HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Public Works will be collecting household hazardous waste for City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County residents on Saturday May 9, 2026, from 8 AM to 12 PM.

According to a release, household hazardous wastes are defined as leftover products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients. Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them.

Improper disposal of these products can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash.

The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health.

Drop-offs will be held at Rockingham County Landfill at 813 Greendale Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Accepted Household Hazardous Waste Materials:

  • Oil-based paint, solvents, spent fuel, motor oil, syringes and needles, pesticides, herbicides, lead acid, NiMH, Li-ion, and NiCd batteries, fluorescent lights, antifreeze, and cleaners.

People are encouraged to bring materials in original containers when possible. Collection will be limited to 5 units per household per event. Consolidation is encouraged. Materials must be labeled and in their original containers.

Materials Not Accepted:

  • No containers over five gallons in size.
  • No latex paint (dispose with bulk collection).
  • No chlorinated solvents (methylene chloride)
  • No regular recyclables. Recyclables can be brought to the Mobile Recycling Unit or to the Recycling Convenience Center. 

There will also be a drop-off on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 8 AM to 12 PM.

For more information, visit Trash and Recycling | City of Harrisonburg, VA.