The City of Alexandria has announced that Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is coming up on Saturday, May 17, from 9am to 1pm at the City Complex (2021 Industrial Park Rd.). 

This event allows for the safe disposal of items labeled toxic, flammable, corrosive or otherwise hazardous to protect one’s family, neighborhood and environment.

Items that can be brought include: Aerosol Cans • Rechargeable & Alkaline Batteries • Bleach & Household Chemicals Electronics & Computers (Limit 5) • Fire Extinguishers • Pyrotechnics Ballast & Fluorescent Bulbs (Limit 25 Tubes) • Gasoline • Kerosene • Diesel Fuel & Oil Expired Prescription Drugs • Mercury-Containing Devices (Thermometers, thermostats, etc.) Paints & Thinners • Lawn & Garden Chemicals or Fertilizers • Tires (Limit 5) Pressure Bottles & Tanks (Oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc.) Propane Bottles & Tanks (under 40lbs)