Two Special Waste Collection Events Coming Soon!
By: Orange County Communications Department
Mark your calendars and get ready to dispose of some unwanted items! Fresh off the success of the June Electronics Recycling Event, the Orange County Landfill and Orange County Litter Control are preparing for additional events focused on difficult - to - dispose - of items.
The first is the semi - annual Free Tire Disposal event (formerly known as Tire Amnesty, see next page for a flyer ). This program presents Orange County residents with the opportunity to responsibly dispose of up to eight passenger vehicle tires without paying the usual tipping fee of $3.50 per tire. It is voucher - based, meaning participants must first get a voucher (maximum of two per household) before disposing of tires. To receive a voucher, simply visit the Orange County Public Works Office (NOTE: Not the Orange County Landfill) at 11350 Porter Road, Orange, VA 22960 during the voucher period of September 23 through October 4. 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. From October 7 - 31, 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, learn more at www.orangecountyva.gov/1093/Tire - Amnesty - Event, or call (540) 672 - 9600. The second event will be held on Saturday, October 12, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Orange County Landfill. The Hazardous Waste Collection Event is an annual opportunity to discard unwanted hazardous materials that cannot usually be collected 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 flyer on page 12 ). Items that cannot be accepted include (but are not limited to) explosives, asbestos, medical waste, compressed gas tanks, unknown materials, and appliances. Furthermore, please note that no item can be accepted in a container larger than five gallons , even if the material itself is acceptable. For example, a 20 - gallon tank of gasoline cannot be accepted, but four individual five - gallon cans would be acceptable. This restriction is in place out of courtesy to other event attendees; the time and equipment required to empty larger containers means fewer residents can participate. Additional restrictions may apply. Historically, this event has had a great turnout. Those interested in visiting the Landfill itself or the Porter Road Collection Site on October 12 should expect event - related delays . To avoid a delay, consider visiting after the event or using one of our many alternate collection sites for household trash. Contact the Landfill at (540) 672 - 9315 with any questions regarding the Hazardous Waste Collection Event.
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