Calendar Of Events
Hanover County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling & Paper Shredding
Mechanicsville Convenience Center 7427 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VAHanover County residents can bring household hazardous waste for free disposal, and personal information or documents to be shredded, to the Mechanicsville Convenience Center, 7427 Verdi Lane, between 8 a.m. and noon. For liquids, aerosols and solids classified as household hazardous wastes, there will be no charge but a 5-gallon limit. No batteries, tube fluorescent... Read More
Prince George Clean Community Day
Prince George Convenience Center 3100 Union Branch Rd, Prince George, VAThe Prince George Clean Community Day is held for Prince George County residents to dispose of hazardous waste, tires and certain unwanted items free of charge. Adopt-A-Highway volunteers also will be out on local roads picking up litter. The event will be held rain or shine. There will be at two locations: Police Department Parking... Read More
Hopewell Spring Cleanup
Citizen Convenience Center 507 Station Road, HopewellKeep Hopewell Beautiful and the Hopewell Public Works Department have scheduled a citywide cleanup from Saturday, April 16 through Saturday, April 23. Residents are encouraged to clean up around their homes and streets. During the week, Hopewell residents may dispose of items at no charge at the Citizen Convenience Center, 507 Station St., behind Fire... Read More
Henrico County Earth Day and Energy Fair
Fairfield Area Library 1401 N. Laburnum Ave., Henrico, VAHenrico County will host an Earth Day and Energy Fair on Friday April 22, 3-6 p.m. at the Fairfield Area Library. Learn about energy and sustainability initiatives and resources available in Henrico County. There will be music and activities, and refreshments will be available for purchase. The event will be co-hosted by Henrico Libraries, Henrico... Read More
Powhatan Earth Day Celebration
Powhatan Courthouse Village Green 3880 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, VAPowhatan County will host an Earth Day celebration April 22, 4-6 p.m. on the Powhatan Courthouse Village Green, 3880 Old Buckingham Road. Visit educational and informational booths with child-friendly activities. Free. Click to enlarge
Think Green: Earth Day (Hopewell)
Crystal Lake Park 3502 River Road, Hopewell, VAHopewell Recreation and Parks will host event for all ages throughout Crystal Lake Park. There will be gardening activities, sensory play, crafts and outdoor games. The park's paved trail will transform into a scavenger hunt, story-walk and more! Event is free but registration is required. Hopewell Recreation and Parks will follow all CDC and VDH... Read More
Celebrate Earth Day & Spring at Pine Fork Park
Pine Fork Park 6410 Pine Fork Road, Quinton, VAJoin New Kent County Parks and Recreation for an Earth Day celebration at Pine Fork Park! There will be crafts, food trucks, volunteer opportunities, youth baseball and more.
Hanover County Electronics Recycling
Mechanicsville Convenience Center 7427 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VAHanover County will host an electronics recycling event at the Mechanicsville Convenience Center April 23, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event is open only to residents of Hanover County. Fee schedule: Flat screen monitors: $6 per unit Flat screen televisions: $14 per unit CRT (old convex style) monitors or televisions will not be accepted.... Read More
First Annual Earth Day Celebration (Charles City County)
Charles City Elementary School 10049 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VAConcerned Citizens of Charles City County is partnering with Charles City Elementary School for an Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 23, on school grounds. The event will begin with a litter cleanup at 10 a.m. Free lunch will be served at 12:30, followed by ecology programs for all ages (by University of Richmond students and... Read More
Earth Day Celebration with Chesterfield County Public Library
Central Library 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd., ChesterfieldChesterfield County Public Library will host a fun-filled day in honor of Earth Day, April 23, 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., at the Central Library branch. Registration is required for these programs. Registration opens April 9 on the CCPL calendar. Schedule of events 10:30-11:15 a.m. Spinning Tops with SCRAP RVA Turn discarded CDs into spinning... Read More
Native Plant Festival
Dorey Park 2999 Darbytown Road, HenricoRoot 5 Family Farms and Keep Henrico Beautiful will present the county's first Native Plant Festival. A vendor fair will take place 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A special emphasis will also be placed on stormwater management and invasive species. A keynote address by professor and author Doug Tallamy will follow at 1:30 p.m. ... Read More
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Multiple locationsTurn in unused and expired medications for safe disposal on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 30. All events are 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ashland Ashland Police Department, 601 England St., Ashland, VA 23005 Charles City County Charles City County Sheriff's Office, 10780 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VA 23030 Chesterfield County Wegmans,... Read More
Electronics Recycling
Securis Richmond 8419 Glazebrook Ave., Henrico, VASecuris, CVWMA's electronics recycling event vendor, has an electronics recycling event on the first Saturday of each month in Henrico County. The event is open to anyone in the Greater Richmond area. COVID-19 protocol in place at all times. See the list of fees and accepted items: https://securis.com/event/e-recycling-near-richmond-va/2022-05-07/ Location: Securis, 8419 Glazebrook Ave., Henrico, Virginia... Read More
Petersburg Citywide Cleanup
Multiple locationsThe City of Petersburg will host a citywide trash cleanup Saturday, May 14. This is an opportunity for city residents to dispose of unwanted appliances, furniture and other bulk items. Residents may drop their items off at these locations: Cool Springs Elementary School (lot across from school), 1450 Talley Ave. Pleasants Lane Parking Lot, 100... Read More
Henrico County Document Shredding & Electronics Recycling
Henrico County Eastern Government Center 3820 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VAEn español Henrico County Solid Waste Division is partnering with the county's police department for a document shredding and electronics recycling event Saturday, May 14, at the Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road. Two boxes or three grocery bags full of personal papers may be shredded per person for free. Fees apply for electronics... Read More
Richmond E-Cycle Day
Broad Rock Sports Complex 4825 Old Warwick Road, Richmond, VAEn español The City of Richmond will host a recycling day Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Broad Rock Sports Complex, 4825 Old Warwick Road, behind Broad Rock Library. This event is for city residents only. Items that will be accepted: Paper and documents for shredding (free) Household hazardous waste and... Read More
Goochland Anti-Litter & Recycling Council Special Event
Former County Fairgrounds Property 2744 Fairground Road, Goochland, VAThe Goochland Anti-Litter & Recycling Council will host a special recycling event Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Old Goochland Fairground Property at the intersection of Sandy Hook Road and Fairground Road. The event is for Goochland County residents only. Document shredding Secure document shredding available for up to five banker's boxes (no larger than... Read More
First Saturdays in the Garden: Composting and Vermiculture
Chesterfield Cooperative Extension 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield, VAJoin Chesterfield Master Gardeners June 4 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Cooperative Extension demonstration garden to learn about composting and vermiculture. This is part of the First Saturdays in the Garden educational series.
Electronics Recycling
Securis Richmond 8419 Glazebrook Ave., Henrico, VASecuris, CVWMA's electronics recycling contractor, offers an electronics recycling event on the first Saturday of each month in Henrico County. The event is open to anyone in the Greater Richmond area. COVID-19 protocol in place at all times. See the list of fees and accepted items. Location: Securis, 8419 Glazebrook Ave., Henrico, Virginia 23228