Household Chemical Collections and

Providing environmentally safe disposal to the residents of Essex, King and Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex Counties.

Events are only for residents of the above listed communities; proof of residency may be required.

Essex County Mathews County

Essex High School Star Fields, LLC 833 High School Circle 2905 Buckley Hall Road Location: (off Airport Road) Cobbs Creek Tappahannock Time: 8:00AM—12:00 Noon 8:00AM—12:00 Noon

Dates: April 17, 2021 August 21, 2021

ALL EVENTS END PROMPTLY AT NOON!

X Oil and Antifreeze ►: Desktop and computers, servers, computer monitors, cell phones, computer wiring, desktop X Televisions printers including multifunction printers or “All in Ones”, fax machines, and desktop photocopiers and scanners X ALKALINE Batteries ►Household Maintenance: latex paint, oil based paint, stains, solvents, glue, varnishes, adhesives X Explosives X Compressed Gas Cylinders ►Automotive Products- limited to: gasoline and other fuels (less than 35 gallons), waxes, gas/oil mixtures, brake fluid, X Ammunition or Gun Powder engine cleaner, and tar remover X Household Trash ►Lawn & Garden: insecticides, weed killers, pesticides, fertilizers, pest strips X Business or Medical X Radioactive Products ►Household Cleaning: cleaners for oven, drain, toilet, septic tank etc., floor waxes, metal polishes, bleach, degreasers X Large quantities of ►Miscellaneous: charcoal fluids, dyes, kerosene, pool chemicals, fluorescent lights up to 8 feet, all compact unknown materials fluorescents (CFLs), and rechargeable batteries (please place alkaline batteries in your regular trash) X We do not have the ability to pump nor will we allow containers larger than 35 If you have any questions, please call us at 757-259-9850 or go to our website at www.vppsa.org gallons

Household Chemical Collection What is VPPSA? • Do not smoke The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority • Do not leave materials in hot, (VPPSA) is a regional governmental agency, unventilated areas for long periods providing solid services to ten • When possible, keep products in cities and counties. The member communities are original Hampton, James City County, Poquoson, container and ensure lids or caps are tight Williamsburg and York County on the Peninsula, • Place items securely in boxes for transport and the counties of Essex, King William, King and • To prevent unfavorable chemical reactions, do not Queen, Mathews and Middlesex on the Middle put multiple containers in bags or soft containers Peninsula. and

where they may spill or break VPPSA has been providing Household Chemical • If you have a leaking container, place this item Collection services to the Middle Peninsula separately in a clear bag, with newspaper Communities since 2007, and to the Peninsula or paper towels on the bottom. Secure in an Communities since 1997. upright position so it doesn’t spill in your vehicle. Please notify staff that the item is leaking. On the Middle Peninsula, VPPSA provides solid • MXI is the premiere service provider for waste and recycling services at 17 sites located household collection events throughout its member communities. VPPSA sponsored by states, counties, and municipalities operates 14 of these sites, and has equipment and and provides disposal services at the VPPSA hauling responsibilities for the remaining sites. For events. With a fleet of permitted vehicles, national details please go to VPPSA.org for specific network of terminals, staff of highly trained community and site information.

personnel, and a Materials Recovery Facility, MXI offers a full range of recycling and disposal The VPPSA Facility at 145 Goodwin 2021 services using the cutting edge of universal Neck Road, Yorktown has quality mulch and hazardous waste management technology. compost products available for purchase.

Computer Recycling The Compost Facility is open Monday—Saturday Middle Peninsula • Since 2001, our contractor, Computer Recycling from 8am until 4pm. For more information call 757-898-5012. of Virginia, has erased every hard drive using Schedule software that meets or exceeds all industry For more information go to our website at standards, including the NIST 800-88. Once the www.vppsa.org or call us at 757-259-9850. & Procedures wipe process is complete, any hard drive that fails the wipe process is physically destroyed. • The mission of Computer Recycling of Virginia, Inc. (CRVA) is to place educationally-useful equipment into Virginia’s schools and non-profit organizations free of charge, while promoting electronics recycling throughout Virginia.

At the collection: • A VPPSA employee will ask which city or county you live in, and what materials you’ve brought. VIRGINIA PENINSULAS Proof of residency may be required. PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY • Your vehicle will be unloaded for you. Stay in your vehicle unless requested to do otherwise. 475 McLaws Circle, Ste 3B Williamsburg, VA 23185 Virginia Peninsulas • There are separate drop off points for household chemicals and computers. Phone: 757-259-9850 Public Service Authority • Be prepared to identify your materials. If unsure, Fax: 757-259-9855 tell staff before they begin unloading. www.vppsa.org 757-259-9850

Thanks for your patience and cooperation.