Two Collections in One!
Accepted Hazardous Waste Items
No Fees for Hazardous Waste Items.
Open to City of Richmond Residents Only. Bring proof of City residency (utility bill, car registration, etc).
Solvents: mineral spirits, paint thinner, turpentine, acetone
Paints: oil or latex based, polyurethane, tung oil, stains
Fuels: gasoline, #2 fuel oil, kerosene, diesel fuel, chain saw fuel or motor boat fuel
Car Fluids and Batteries: motor oil, transmission oil, antifreeze, lead acid batteries only
Household Cleaners & Drain Openers
Herbicides & Pesticides
Mercury-containing Devices: thermometers, etc
Not Accepted Items
Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, asbestos, road flares, explosives, and shock sensitive, radioactive, or infectious materials
Accepted Electronic Items
Fees charged to recycle televisions and monitors ONLY. All other items, free.
Open to citizens and businesses, no restriction on locality.
Televisions: plastic TVs ($5 fee each), wood-encased TVs ($10 fee each)
Computers: monitors ($5 fee each), computer systems, computer accessories, printers, scanners, copiers
Compact fluorescent light bulbs: 25 cents fee each
Other Items: telephones & cell phones, fax machines, VCRs & camcorders, stereos, microwaves
Computer accessories include cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc. No other appliances besides microwaves accepted.
Fees for TVs and monitors charged to cover transportation costs of shipping these items to the Midwest where the leaded glass is removed and recycled. Payment is accepted by cash or check payable to Advanced Technologies, Inc.
For more info, call the CVWMA Recycling Hotline at 340-0900 or the Richmond Dept. of Public Works at 646-0999.
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