Hanover County will host a special e-waste recycling event at the Mechanicsville Convenience Center, 7427 Verdi Lane. County residents can bring electronic waste for free recycling.

At this event you will be able to recycle the following items:

• Flat screen monitors
• Flat screen televisions
• CRT (old convex style) monitors
• CRT televisions
• Computers, tablets, and cells phones will be accepted and shredded.
• Cell phones and tablets with internal batteries
• Printers and battery backups

All other small electrical items (anything small with a plug), including microwaves, will be accepted. Additionally, rechargeable batteries will be accepted for recycling. Be aware that these batteries can pose a fire hazard. Hanover County solid waste facilities have experienced numerous fires related to rechargeable batteries.

No appliances that contain Freon will be accepted.

Alkaline batteries or smoke detectors will not be accepted.

The contractor will remove e-waste from vehicles.

This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). Businesses will not be permitted. No out-of-county materials accepted.