Prince Edward to hold hazardous waste collection day

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Prince Edward County is holding a day committed to collecting household-related hazardous waste on Saturday.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents can drop off certain household hazardous waste items at the parking lot located behind the Prince Edward County Courthouse, according to the county.

According to a post by the county, eligible drop-off items include:

• Solvents (turpentine, paint thinner, etc.)
• Paints (latex and oil-based paint, primers, etc.)
• Vehicle fluids
• Other items, including fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, etc.

What not to bring:

• Cell phones
• Prescription items or drugs
• Sharp items and needles
• Road flares
• Tires
• Ammunition
• Commercial, industrial or agricultural waste
• Propane cylinders
• Explosives or fireworks
• Radioactive waste material
• Asbestos-laden materials
• Animal carcasses
• Out-of-county waste

In order to drop items off, proof of Prince Edward County residency, voter registration driver's license identification must be present.