Electronics 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.
Hanover 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
THIS 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
Join 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.
For 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.
The 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).