Every Spring and Fall, in cooperation with the local counties, the Virginia Cooperative Extension offices and MXI, NNSWCD holds Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW) Collection Events.
What is a HHW Event?
NNSWCD typically conducts 7 HHW Collection Events from March through October. These events collect used and unwanted household hazardous materials such as household chemicals. Each of the four local counties will host a HHW event in the Spring and in the Fall. Richmond County holds one event a year and that is during the Fall. Each event is strictly for residents and/or property owners of the county the event is being held.
These events are drive-thru, in which residents are instructed to remain in their vehicles and allow event staff to unload any items accepted for disposal. Items such as a gasoline, will be emptied from personal gas cans and returned upon request.




What are acceptable items to bring?
Spent fluorescent bulbs, Unwanted pesticides, Anti-freeze, Rechargeable batteries, Cleaners, Oil-based paint/stains, Old/contaminated fuels/petroleum products, Household chemicals,
Computers & laptops, Mainframes, Peripherals, Monitors, Flat screens, Telephones, Cell phones, Telephone systems, Fax machines, copiers, printers, TVs, Electronic circuit boards & components, Stereo equipment, Games, etc.
What are nonacceptable items to bring?
Radioactive items, Smoke detectors, Medical waste, Medications, Ammo/explosives
*Important Note: Westmoreland County does not accept Electronic Waste. There is no charge for the first 100 lbs. of Hazardous Waste Per Household. The fee for any additional waste is $1.05/lb. and will be collected by the county onsite. Credit Cards are not accepted.
2023 Collection Events
RICHMOND COUNTY / Saturday, October 21 / 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Rappahannock Community College Parking Lot – 52 Campus Drive, Warsaw
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY / Saturday, October 28 / 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Middle School Bus Parking Lot on Route 360 in Heathsville
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2024 Collection Events
LANCASTER COUNTY / Saturday, March 23 / 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Lancaster County Courthouse Parking Lot – 8265 Mary Ball Rd., Lancaster
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY / SATURDAY, APRIL 20 / 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Middle School Bus Parking Lot on Route 360 in Heathsville
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY / SATURDAY, MAY 18 / 9:00AM – 2:00PM
A. T. Johnson Building Parking Lot – Montross
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LANCASTER COUNTY / Saturday, September 21 / 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Lancaster County Courthouse Parking Lot – 8265 Mary Ball Rd., Lancaster
Full Event Details
WESTMORELAND COUNTY / SATURDAY, September 28 / 9:00AM – 2:00PM
A. T. Johnson Building Parking Lot – Montross
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RICHMOND COUNTY / SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 / 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Rappahannock Community College Parking Lot – 52 Campus Drive, Warsaw
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY / SATURDAY, October 26 / 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Middle School Bus Parking Lot on Route 360 in Heathsville
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