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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in the City of Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg and Rockingham County residents bring household hazardous waste to drop-off days at the Rockingham County Landfill, twice a year: oil-based paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, pesticides, car and rechargeable batteries, fluorescent bulbs, antifreeze, and cleaners. No latex paint.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Bring things in their original, labeled containers, none over 5 gallons.

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.

All Virginia collection days

From each county’s own page.

Household hazardous waste in other counties and cities

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Source: City of Harrisonburg: Trash collection

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