local volunteer groups.
Free Tire Disposal Events - Held in the fall and spring
This program allows Orange County residents and property owners to dispose of up to eight passenger vehicle - sized tires without paying the usual tipping fee. Collected tires are recycled into products such as sound wall material, road surface material, horse arena footing, tire derived fuel, and others. Those wishing to participate must first obtain a voucher (usually available at the Orange County Public Works office) during the voucher period, then later, visit the Orange County Landfill with their voucher and tires. Each voucher covers the cost of up to four tires.
Electronics Recycling Events - Held in the spring
Our popular electronics recycling events provide the opportunity for residents to responsibly discard unwanted items like computers, radios, and (as of the most recent event) televisions. Recycled items are broken down, with personal information destroyed, to collect viable recyclable materials.
These events are typically held in the spring for four hours at the Orange County Landfill with unloading assistance available.
Hazardous Waste Disposal - Held in the fall
While items collected at this event are not recycled, it still provides a responsible alternative for difficult - to - discard items. Some of the most commonly - accepted items include paint, gasoline, fluorescent light bulbs, antifreeze, and others. See page ten for a recap of the most recent event.
Dedicated Ongoing Recycling Programs
Plastic Film Recycling with NexTrex
Plastic Film Recycling Locations
This award - winning program allows the disposal of plastic bags and film, which are notoriously difficult to recycle and are often noted as some of the most pervasive and harmful pieces of litter worldwide. Participants can bring plastic items like grocery bags, bubble wrap, produce bags, Ziploc and other resealable bags, case overwrap, and more to any of six convenient locations. Collected plastic is recycled by Trex and made into composite furniture and decking. For every 1,000 pounds (the equivalent of approximately 90,000+ bags) Orange County delivers, we receive a high - quality composite bench for use at a public facility.
• Gordonsville Library, 319 North Main Street, Gordonsville, VA 22960 • Gordon Building, 122 West Main Street, Orange. VA 22960 • Landfill Office, 11530 Porter Road, Orange, VA 22960 • Public Works Office, 11350 Porter Road, Orange, VA 22960 • Sedwick Building, 146 North Madison Road, Orange, VA 22960 • Wilderness Library, 6421 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Ink Cartridge Recycling with Konica Minolta
Bring toner cartridges (inkjet, laser, fax, etc.), toner bottles, fusers, and drums to the Gordon Building and deposit them in the cardboard bin located across from the Treasurer ’ s Office.
Fire Extinguisher Recycling
Please bring empty and expired fire extinguishers to the Fire & EMS Department at the Public Safety Building at 11282 Government Center Drive, Orange, VA 22960.
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