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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Montgomery County

MRSWA takes household chemicals, paints, and fluorescent bulbs only at its household hazardous waste events, twice a year, for Montgomery County residents by appointment: call 540-381-2820. No businesses.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

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.

Sources: Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority: Home; Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority: Disposal guide; Montgomery County: Consolidated sites for recycling and solid waste

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