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Alexandria Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Center
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Alexandria Resource Recovery in Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia.
- Address
- 3224 Colvin St, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Hours
- Monday and Saturday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
- Who can use it
- City of Alexandria residents only (ZIP codes 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22312 and 22314); show a government ID or utility bill
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 703-746-4311
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Alexandria Resource Recovery at 703-746-4311 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- –Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Antifreeze; battery acid; gasoline; motor oil; auto cleaning products; car batteries; fluorescent bulbs; oil-based paint; lacquers; spray paint; thinners; fire extinguishers; household cleaners; flammable waxes; driveway sealer; household batteries; drain cleaner; flammable caulks; adhesives; varnishes; mineral spirits; mercury thermostats; mercury thermometers; lawn care products; garden products; herbicides; pesticides; ant bait; rodent control products; insect spray; photographic chemicals
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itCity of Alexandria residents only (ZIP codes 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22312 and 22314); show a government ID or utility bill
Note from the sourceElectronics are also collected at the center.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 3 mi away · 565 31st St S, Arlington, VA 22202Who can use it: Arlington County residents and employees; no business or commercial materials
- Permanent drop-off · 11 mi away · 9850 Furnace Rd, Lorton, VA 22079Who can use it: Fairfax County residents (proof such as a driver’s license, state ID, property tax bill or utility bill may be required). The City of Fairfax and the City of Falls…
- Permanent drop-off · 16 mi away · 4618 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030Who can use it: Fairfax County residents (proof such as a driver’s license, state ID, property tax bill or utility bill may be required). The City of Fairfax and the City of Falls…
- Collection event · 20 mi away · 8305 Quarry Rd, Manassas, VA 20110 · Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026, Sat, Apr 3, 2027, Sat, May 1, 2027, Sat, Jun 5, 2027, Sat, Sep 4, 2027, Sat, Oct 2, 2027, Sat, Nov 6, 2027Who can use it: City of Manassas residents; proof of residency may be required
- Permanent drop-off · 22 mi away · 14811 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112Who can use it: Prince William County residents (get a ticket from the traffic control attendant); not residents of the cities of Manassas or Manassas Park; no businesses
- Collection event · 22 mi away · 46150 Loudoun Park Ln, Sterling, VA 20164 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Loudoun County residents (driver’s license or utility bill if requested)
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FAQ
Who can use Alexandria Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Center?
City of Alexandria residents only (ZIP codes 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22312 and 22314); show a government ID or utility bill
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 703-746-4311 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: spray paint.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: battery acid. Accepted: car batteries. Accepted: household batteries.
Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.