How to get rid of household hazardous waste in the City of Alexandria
Take it to the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Center. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Center
Alexandria residents only; bring a government ID or utility bill
| Monday | 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday to Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
3224 Colvin Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Off S. Quaker Lane near Duke Street
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Alexandria residents only, ZIP codes 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22312, and 22314.
- Keep things in their original, labeled containers. Propane tanks up to 20 pounds only. No explosives, ammunition, biological or radioactive waste, unknown substances, or helium tanks.
Virginia’s collection days
One-day drop-offs that counties and cities hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:
- Sat Nov. 7Spotsylvania CountyChancellor Convenience Center, Fredericksburg8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sat Nov. 14Chesterfield CountyChesterfield County Fairgrounds, North Chesterfield9 a.m. to noon
- Sat Nov. 14Loudoun CountyClaude Moore Park, Sterling8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Household hazardous waste in other counties and cities
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