The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) / Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club Electronics Recycling Program was selected to be recognized as a silver medal winner for the 2024 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards.
The 2024 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards were announced on April 9, 2024, at the Environment Virginia Symposium held at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. The awards recognized innovative programs that are improving Virginia’s environment.
“The R-Board is excited that the electronics recycling program was awarded the 2024 Governor’s Environmental Excellence award,” said Phil Hathcock, Director of the R-Board. “This program has been a success due to the dedication of the Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club and R-Board staff.”
In 2021, the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) and Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club partnered to create an Electronics Recycling Program. The program is dedicated to reducing electronic waste in the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County by offering convenient recycling collections.
For questions about the electronics recycling program, please email Francesca Johnson, Recycling Manager at [email protected].