Hanover County will host a special recycling event at the Mechanicsville Convenience Center, 7427 Verdi Lane. Residents can bring household hazardous waste for free recycling and personal information or documents to be shredded from 8 a.m. until noon.

This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No businesses will be permitted.

Paper Shredding

Up to four boxes (10 x 12 x 18 in.), paper bags or equal documents will also be accepted for shredding.

Household Hazardous Waste

There will be no charge for liquids, aerosols and solids, which are classified as household hazardous waste. There is a 5-gallon limit in total which is based on container size.

No batteries, tube fluorescent light bulbs, explosives or radioactive materials will be accepted.

Examples of materials accepted include:

• Oil based paints
• Flammables
• Organic liquids
• Aerosols
• Oxidizers pesticides
• Herbicides
• Corrosive liquids
• Solids including pool, hot tub, and spa chemicals
• Household cleaners
• Muriatic acid
• Acetic acid
• Drain cleaner
• Oven cleaners, grease and rust removers, glues, mold, and mildew removers
• Art and hobby supplies including photographic chemicals.
• Mercury thermometers and switches