Residents of Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro are invited to bring household hazardous waste materials to the City of Waynesboro Facilities Shop (900 Essex Ave., Waynesboro, 22980) for proper disposal and recycling on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. until noon, for the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day.

Household Hazardous Waste Day Guidelines

Materials ACCEPTED at the Event
CFL & fluorescent bulbs
Propane tanks
Gasoline
Polyurethane
Solvents (acidic & basic)
Batteries (NiCad, NiMH, Lithium, Lithium Ion)
Herbicides and pesticides
Mercury devices
Oil-based paints and stains

Recycled for FREE at the Landfill (NOT accepted at event):
Hydraulic & Motor oil
Diesel fuel
Lamp oil
Transmission fluid & Kerosene

Items NOT Accepted at This Event:
• Hazardous materials from businesses (households only per EPA/DEQ)
• Unknown or unlabeled containers
• Medications
• Electronics, TVs, water-based paint, household batteries, and vehicle tires (Please take these to the Augusta Regional Landfill).
Note: No trailers are permitted at this event.

The landfill will accept used oil, antifreeze, dried latex paint, and lead acid batteries any time of year. Latex or water-based paints may be disposed of through normal household waste disposal when dried to a solid state. Latex paint is not hazardous.

For a complete listing of accepted items at the landfill and where to take them, see the landfill disposal guide.

For more information on this event, call 540.245.5700.