Lancaster County recently issued the following announcement.
Lancaster County sets aside two days each year for the collection of household hazardous wastes and electronics waste. The next collection day will be Saturday, October 16, 2021. The event will be held in the parking at the Lancaster Courthouse, 8265 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Hazardous materials accepted include flourescent bulbs, pesticides, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, cleaners, non-latex paint, old/contaminated fuels and household chemicals.
Latex paint (non-hazardous), alkaline batteries (non-hazardous), tires, car batteries, radioactive materials, smoke detectors, medical waste and ammo/explosives will not be accepted.
Citizens will also be able to recycle old electronic devices such as computers, monitors, printers, copiers, fax machines, rechargeable batteries, telephones, cell phones, televisions, banking and financial equipment, rechargeable batteries, electronic circuit boards and components, stereo equipment, games and PDAs. There is no charge to residents for electronics recycling.
For more information, contact the Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District at (804) 313-9102 ext. 105 or the Lancaster Extension Office at (804) 462-5780.
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