MOUNT SIDNEY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Augusta County Public Works will temporarily shut down the Mount Sidney trash disposal site for the installation of new equipment.

Officials say the solid waste and recycle center on Lee Highway – Route 11 will be closed starting Monday the 18th for the installation of a new solid waste compactor.

During the shutdown, residents are asked to use the Verona site on Berry Farm Road, the New Hope site on Round Hill School Road, or the Regional Landfill.

The Mount Sidney site is expected to reopen by August 22nd.