Upcoming Loudoun County Events * Swine Flu Safety Infomation, Internet Safety for Parents, and more!

September 19th
Hazardous Waste Drop Off

Bring by your unwanted paints, stains, fuels, cleaners, and other hazardous wastes to Northern Virginia Community College in Sterling on Saturday, Sept. 19th from 8:30am-2:30pm during the Household Hazardous Waste collection event. The next collection will be held Oct. 24th in Hamilton.

For more information go to www.loudoun.gov/hhw or call the Solid Waste Management Office at (703) 777-0187.

September 23rd
Swine Flu Information Meeting

On Wednesday, September 23rd from 7pm-9pm, the Loudoun County Health Department and representatives from INOVA Loudoun Hospital will host a free H1N1 (Swine) influenza meeting addressing the latest information for preparing for both the seasonal & swine flu and the steps the county is taking to protect its residents from the swine flu. The event will be hosted at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building at 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148.

For more information go to www.loudoun.gov/flu or call Health Department's Influenza line at (703) 771-5512.

September 26th
Community Shred Event

To avoid identity theft, do not throw confidential documents such as bank statements, old checks, and pay stubs in the trash. Stop by the Community Shred Event from 9am-12pm on September 26th at the Purcellville Town Office located at 130 East Main Street. The Loudoun Sheriff's Office Financial Crimes Unit and a Crime Prevention Specialist will be present to answer any questions or concerns residents have about identity theft, fraud prevention, and personal safety.

For more information about this event, go to www.loudoun.gov/sheriff

Electronics Recycling Event

Have unwanted electronics such as old computers, laptops, TV's, video players, stereos, and cell phones laying around the house? Drop them off on September 26th from 9am-12pm at the Telos Corporation Building at 19886 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147. Some small recycling fees apply - cash and checks only for those items.

For more information, go to www.loudoun.gov/electronics, or call the Loudoun County Department of Construction and Waste Management at (703) 777-0187.

October 15th
Internet Safety for Parents

On October 15th at 7pm, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office will hold an internet safety seminar for parents on how to protect their children from coming across sex offenders, pornography sites, and other inappropriate website. The event will take place at the Dulles Safety Center Town Office, South Village Neighborhood Watch on 25216 Loudoun Parkway in Chantilly.

More information about this event will be posted at when it becomes available at www.loudou.gov/sheriff.