Every Spring and Fall, in cooperation with the local counties, the Virginia Cooperative Extension offices and MXI, NNSWCD holds Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW) Collection Events. HHW collections began in 2005 by the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) office of Northumberland & Lancaster counties. In 2008, Northern Neck SWCD joined in to partner with VCE to help grow these events. Westmoreland and Richmond Counties began participating in 2009 and 2010. In April of 2024, a milestone was achieved. Over 1 million pounds of household hazardous and electronic waste has been collected in the Northern Neck since 2005. This goal was achieved thanks to four localities, VCE offices and of course the residents and property owners.

What is a HHW Event?
NNSWCD conducts 8 HHW Collection Events from March through October. These events collect used and unwanted household hazardous materials such as household chemicals. Each of the four local counties will host a HHW event in the Spring and in the Fall. Richmond County holds one event a year and that is during the Fall. Each event is strictly for residents and/or property owners of the county the event is being held.
These events are drive-thru, in which residents are instructed to remain in their vehicles and allow event staff to unload any items accepted for disposal. Items such as a gasoline, will be emptied from personal gas cans and returned upon request.

What are acceptable items to bring?
Spent fluorescent bulbs, Unwanted pesticides, Anti-freeze, Rechargeable batteries, Cleaners, Oil-based paint/stains, Old/contaminated fuels/petroleum products, Household chemicals,
Computers & laptops, Mainframes, Peripherals, Monitors, Flat screens, Telephones, Cell phones, Telephone systems, Fax machines, copiers, printers, TVs, Electronic circuit boards & components, Stereo equipment, Games, etc.

What are nonacceptable items to bring?
Radioactive items, Smoke Detectors, Medical waste, Ammo/explosives

*Important Note: Westmoreland County does not accept Electronic Waste.

2026 Collection Events

LANCASTER COUNTY / Saturday, March 21 / 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Lancaster County Courthouse Parking Lot – 8265 Mary Ball Rd., Lancaster

RICHMOND COUNTY / Saturday, April 11/ 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Rappahannock Community College Parking Lot – 52 Campus Drive, Warsaw

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY / Saturday, April 25 / 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Middle School Bus Parking Lot on Route 360 in Heathsville

WESTMORELAND COUNTY / Saturday, May 16 / 8:00AM – 12:00PM
A. T. Johnson Building Parking Lot – Montross

LANCASTER COUNTY / Saturday, September 12 / 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Lancaster County Courthouse Parking Lot – 8265 Mary Ball Rd., Lancaster

WESTMORELAND COUNTY / Saturday, September 26 / 8:00AM – 12:00PM
A. T. Johnson Building Parking Lot – Montross

RICHMOND COUNTY / Saturday, October 17/ 9:00AM – 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Rappahannock Community College Parking Lot – 52 Campus Drive, Warsaw

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY / Saturday, October 24 / 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Middle School Bus Parking Lot on Route 360 in Heathsville