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Charlottesville, VA… September 16, 2026… Residents of Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the Town of Scottsville are invited to participate in Rivanna Solid Waste Authority’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on September 18 and 19 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Nelson County residents may also participate if they obtain a voucher from the Nelson County government.
The free event welcomes paints, petroleum products, household cleaners, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent lights, acids, adhesives, antifreeze, stains, paint thinners, spray paint, inkjet cartridges, photographic chemicals, mercury thermometers, driveway sealers, pool chemicals, resins, thermostats, and much more! For a comprehensive list, please visit https://rivannasolidwaste.org/accepted-items/#special-collections.
Advance registration is NOT required.
Residents can drop off their items at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Please note that latex and oil-based paints are accepted for free every day at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center; just notify the scale house attendant for directions. These services are offered to Albemarle County, City of Charlottesville, and Town of Scottsville residents only.
Upcoming Free Collection Days:
This event is one of four upcoming free collection days planned during the months of September and October. All four events are intended for residents and registration is not required. More information about the events can be found on Rivanna Solid Waste Authority’s website at https://rivannasolidwaste.org/.
On September 26, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will host a Furniture & Mattress Collection Day from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The free semiannual event accepts recliners, sofas, loveseats, tables, chairs, bed frames, dressers, entertainment centers, mattresses, nightstands, coffee tables, and more! Residents can drop off their furniture at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.
On October 3, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will host an Appliance Collection Day from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The free event accepts refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, kitchen stoves, furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, heat pumps, microwaves, and toasters. Residents can drop off their appliances at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.
On October 10, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will host a Tire Collection Day from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The free event welcomes consumer-bought tires originally installed on passenger cars, pickup trucks, minivans, motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, lawnmowers, go-carts, and handcarts. Participating households may bring up to twelve (12) tires. Tires do not have to be removed from their rims. Unfortunately, commercial truck tires will not be accepted. Commercial participation is also prohibited. Residents can drop off their tires at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.