Calendar Of Events
City of Richmond E-Cycling, Paper Shredding and Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Broad Rock Sports Complex 4825 Old Warwick Road, Richmond, VACity residents may bring old electronics to recycle (some fees apply), documents to shred and household hazardous waste to be recycled.
Composting Made Easy
Chesterfield Cooperative Extension 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield, VAJoin Chesterfield Master Gardeners and Master Composters for an informative session about home composting. Learn how to make beneficial compost for your garden and yard — and send less waste to the landfill. Open to residents of all localities. Registration is $35. Call 804-751-4401 to register. Fee must be paid to hold a spot. All attendees receive a GeoBin composter.
Electronics Recycling
Securis Richmond 8419 Glazebrook Ave., Henrico, VAElectronics recycler Securis hosts an e-cycling collection on the first Saturday of each month. The drive-through event is open to all residents of Central Virginia. Fees apply for some items.
Electronics Recycling
Securis Richmond 8419 Glazebrook Ave., Henrico, VAElectronics recycler Securis hosts an e-cycling collection on the first Saturday of each month. The drive-through event is open to all residents of Central Virginia. Fees apply for some items.
Unlimited Paper Shredding at Petersburg Community Day
Petersburg High School 3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VAA free paper shredding event will be available to the public as part of Petersburg Community Day. Bring old documents, junk mail and photos.
Electronics Recycling
Securis Richmond 8419 Glazebrook Ave., Henrico, VAElectronics recycler Securis hosts an e-cycling collection on the first Saturday of each month. The drive-through event is open to all residents of Central Virginia. Fees apply for some items.
Electronics Recycling
Securis Richmond 8419 Glazebrook Ave., Henrico, VAElectronics recycler Securis hosts an e-cycling collection on the first Saturday of each month. The drive-through event is open to all residents of Central Virginia. Fees apply for some items.
Chesterfield County Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding
Westchester Commons 361 Perimeter Drive, Midlothian, VAChesterfield residents may bring personal documents for shredding and electronics for recycling.
Hanover County Electronics Recycling
Mechanicsville Convenience Center 7427 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VAHanover County will host an electronics recycling event for its residents Saturday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Convenience Center, 7427 Verdi Lane. Electronics with plugs will be accepted, including microwaves and rechargeable batteries. The following items will be accepted for a fee: Flat screen monitors - $10 each Flat screen... Read More
CANCELED: Henrico County “Shred It To Protect It”
Henrico County Western Government Center 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VATHIS EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. Henrico County will host a paper shredding and electronics recycling event on Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the county's Western Government Center. Some fees apply for electronics. Paper shredding is free of charge. Each person is limited to two boxes or three paper grocery... Read More
Composting Made Easy
Chesterfield Cooperative Extension 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield, VAJoin Chesterfield Master Gardeners and Master Composters for an informative session about home composting. Learn how to make beneficial compost for your garden and yard — and send less waste to the landfill. Open to residents of all localities. Registration is $35. Call 804-751-4401 to register. Fee must be paid to hold a spot. All attendees receive a GeoBin composter.
!Virginia Fiesta!
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond, VAFor the second year, ¡Virginia Fiesta! will be a day-long celebration of science and culture that will highlight the amazing contributions of the Hispanic community in Virginia. The day will include a community fair, vendors, food trucks, cultural performances, live demos, workshops and more.
Richmond E-Cycle Day
Corner of Arthur Ashe Blvd & Robin Hood Rd 1700 Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VAThe City of Richmond will host its E-Cycle Day Saturday, Sept. 30, at 1710 Robin Hood Road. The event is for City of Richmond residents only. Services available: document shredding (limit 5 boxes per resident), electronics recycling (some fees apply), household hazardous waste collection (pesticides, herbicides, oil-based paint). There will also be a giveaway of biodegradable leaf bags (10 per resident).
Student Event: Considering The Connection Between Our Clothes and Microplastic Pollution
Virginia Commonwealth University, Student Commons Theater 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VAStudents are invited to learn about the impact of clothing on the environment during this interactive program. Includes prizes and snacks.