Hanover County will host a recycling event for household hazardous waste and paper on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. until noon, at the Mechanicsville Convenience Center, 7427 Verdi Lane.

The event is open to county residents only. No businesses.

About 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.

Examples of materials accepted include: oil based paints, flammables, organic liquids, aerosols,
oxidizers pesticides, herbicides and corrosive liquids and solids including: pool, hot tub and spa
chemicals, household cleaners, muriatic acid, acetic acid, drain openers, oven cleaners, grease
and rust removers, glues, mold and mildew removers, art and hobby supplies and photographic
chemicals. Mercury thermometers and switches also will be accepted.

Batteries, tube fluorescent light bulbs, explosives and radioactive materials will not be accepted.

About paper shredding:
Residents may bring up to four boxes (10” x 12” x 18”), paper bags or equal amount of documents will be accepted for
shredding.