Harmful Pollutants - No Thank You!

A few minutes out of your day could mean less pullutants end up in local drinking water wells and in habitats of local wildlife. Loudoun County residents are strongly urged to drop off unwanted paints, stains, fuels, cleaners, and other hazardous wastes to Harmony Intermediate School in Hamilton on Saturday, October 24th, from 8:30am-2:30pm during the Household Hazardous Waste collection event. The next collection will be held Nov. 21st in Leesburg.

Accepted Items:

• Fluorescent bulbs
• Oil-based paint/stains/varnishes
• Paint thinners
• Metal polishes
• Rust removers
• Wood preservatives
• Old fuels: gas/oil mixes, kerosene, & diesel

NOT accepted for HHW*

• Used motor oil
• Antifreeze
• Automobile batteries
• Lead-acid batteries
• Propane tanks

*These items can be dropped off year round at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility on Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg.

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