Hanover County Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Paper Shredding
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Hanover County Public Works in Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026
- Location
- 7427 Verdi Ln, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
- Hours
- 8:00 am-noon
- Who can use it
- Hanover County residents only (ID required); no businesses or out-of-county materials
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 804-365-6181
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Hanover County Public Works at 804-365-6181 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)Oil-based paint; organic liquids; oxidizers; pesticides; herbicides; corrosive liquids; aerosols
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Quantity limits5 gallons total, based on container size
Rules and residency
Who can use itHanover County residents only (ID required); no businesses or out-of-county materials
Note from the sourceAt the Mechanicsville Convenience Center. Personal papers are shredded on site.
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 · 8 mi away · 3800 E Richmond Rd, Richmond, VA 23223Who can use it: City of Richmond residents only (driver’s license, utility bill or vehicle registration); no commercial waste
- Permanent drop-off · 9 mi away · 2075 Charles City Rd, Henrico, VA 23231Who can use it: Henrico County residents (driver’s license with a Henrico address); no commercial waste
- Permanent drop-off · 12 mi away · 10600 Fords Country Ln, Glen Allen, VA 23059Who can use it: Henrico County residents (driver’s license with a Henrico address); no commercial waste
- Collection event · 19 mi away · 10300 Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23832 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Chesterfield County residents only
- Permanent drop-off · 20 mi away · 3200 Warbro Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112Who can use it: Chesterfield County residents only; no contractor chemicals
- Collection event · 44 mi away · 5917 Harrison Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026Who can use it: Spotsylvania County residents only (residency verified); no business waste
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FAQ
Who can use Hanover County Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Paper Shredding?
Hanover County residents only (ID required); no businesses or out-of-county materials
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 804-365-6181 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Oil-based paint.
Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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