Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Special Waste Disposal Events By: Orange County Communications Department
Orange County residents should get ready to dispose of some unwanted items! The Orange County Landfill and Orange County Litter Control teams are preparing for some special events focused on difficult-to-dispose-of waste. The first is the Hazardous Waste Collection, scheduled for October 18. This event is an annual opportunity to discard unwanted hazardous materials that cannot normally be taken at the landfill or collection sites. Some of the most commonly- accepted materials at these events include paint, gasoline, and fluorescent lightbulbs, but many additional items can also be taken (see the flyer on the opposite page).
The second event is the Free Tire Disposal Voucher program. It presents Orange County residents with the opportunity to responsibly dispose of up to eight passenger vehicle tires without paying the usual tipping fee of $5 per tire. Participants must first get a voucher (maximum of two per household) before disposing of tires. This year, the program has been expanded with longer voucher distribution (October 1 - December 31, 2025) and tire disposal (through March 2026) periods. To receive a voucher, simply visit the Orange County General Services Office beginning October 1 , ( NOTE: Vouchers are not distributed at the Landfill ) at 11350 Porter Road, Orange, VA 22960 during business hours. Please be aware of holiday closures. Vouchers are limited and will be distributed first-come, first-served, while supplies last will be available while supplies last, beginning October 1. Since supplies are limited, it is recommended to call the office first (540) 672-9600 to make sure some are left, before making the trip.
This program is only open to Orange County residents and taxpayers. Bring identification with you that can verify your status. A driver’s license, tax bill copy, utility bill, etc. are examples of acceptable documents. Those receiving waivers will be required to sign an agreement regarding the terms of the disposal program. A limited number of vouchers will be available; they are first-come, first-served. Once a voucher is received, tires can be brought to the Orange County Landfill (along with at least one voucher) to be properly discarded without paying a tipping fee. Remember, no business waste will be accepted, and tires must be of the sizes commonly used for passenger vehicles and pickup trucks. Oversized, commercial, or agricultural tires cannot be accepted through the voucher program.
Additional restrictions apply for each event. Learn more online, or call (540) 672-9600 with questions. Flyers with additional details are available on the following pages.
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