Hanover County will celebrate “America’s Recycles Day” with a special recycling event on Saturday, November 18, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID Required) and will be held at the Mechanicsville Solid Waste Convenience Center on Verdi Lane.  Residents will be able to shred paper and recycle household hazardous wastes.  Shredding can be up to four boxes (10 X 12 X 18) of personal documents or information at no charge.  Acceptable household hazardous waste includes pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, household cleaners and oil-based paints.

Electronic waste will not be accepted for recycling at this event.

No businesses will be permitted.  No out-of-county materials will be accepted.

The Mechanicsville Solid Waste Convenience Center is located at 7427 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.  For more information call the Department of Public Works at 365-6181.