Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
What is hazardous waste?
Some materials are flammable, explosive, or toxic and must be disposed of properly. These items can only be disposed of during a Household Hazardous Waste Collection day. Materials that require special disposal include gasoline, herbicides, pesticides, pool chemicals, and more.
When is the next hazardous waste day?
The R-Board’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day has concluded for 2026. The next event is expected to be held in September 2027. Event details will be posted as they become available.
The event is exclusively for residents of the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County. Businesses are not permitted to bring hazardous waste. The event is held rain or shine.
The following limits apply per household:
- 15 gallons of liquid HHW
- Container size may not exceed five gallons
- 40 pounds of solid HHW
- Container size may not exceed five gallons
What items are accepted and not accepted on Hazardous Waste Day?
Hazardous Waste
Accepted:
- Aerosols
- Cleaning chemicals
- Diesel
- Furniture stain
- Gasoline
- Herbicides
- Insecticides
- Mercury thermometers
- Oil paint
- Pesticides
- Pool chemicals
- Propane tanks under 20 pounds
- Wood polish
Not accepted:
- Ammunition
- Asbestos
- Automotive batteries
- Biohazards
- Cylinders over 20 pounds
- Explosives
- Medical waste
- Medications
- Oxygen tanks
- Radioactive
Electronics
Accepted:
- Cell phones
- Computer Towers
- iPads/Tablets
- Laptops
- Printers
Not accepted:
- CRT monitors
- Televisions
- Any item not listed as accepted
Alternatives to Hazardous Waste Day
Alkaline and Carbon Zinc Batteries: Batteries labeled “Alkaline” or “Carbon Zinc” may be placed in your household trash. Before discarding these batteries, follow one of these safety procedures to help prevent accidental fires:
- Keep batteries in their original packaging and seal the package with tape.
- Place electrical tape over both ends (+/–) of the battery.
- Place batteries separately in a sealed plastic bag.
Antifreeze: The R-Board accepts antifreeze daily at the Belman Road Convenience Center, 1200 Belman Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, and the Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford, VA.
E-Bike Batteries: E-bike batteries are accepted at select drop-off locations. Find a location at Battery Network’s Locator. Select the type of battery you have, then call ahead to confirm the location can accept it before you arrive.
Electronics: Electronics can be dropped off daily at the Regional Landfill and Belman Road Convenience Center.
Latex Paint: The R-Board accepts latex paint daily at the Regional Landfill, located at 489 Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford, VA.
Lithium and Rechargeable Batteries: Lithium and rechargeable batteries are accepted at select drop-off locations listed in Battery Network’s Locator. Select the type of battery you have and call ahead to confirm the location can accept it before you arrive.
The R-Board also accepts lithium-ion, Ni-Cd, and NiMH batteries that are less than 300 mWh (milliwatt-hours) daily at the Belman Road Convenience Center, 1200 Belman Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, and the Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford, VA.
Medical & Industrial Oxygen Tanks: Oxygen tanks are typically owned by the medical equipment or industrial gas company rather than the customer. Contact the company you received the tank from to arrange for its return or proper disposal.
Oil: The R-Board accepts oil daily at the Belman Road Convenience Center, 1200 Belman Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, and the Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford, VA.
Propane Tanks: For grill-size propane tanks, consider using a propane tank exchange or filling station. For larger tanks, check the name on the tank and contact the company listed. If the company owns the tank, they can provide guidance on returning or properly disposing of it.
Safe Disposal of Medicines
Medicines are not accepted at household hazardous waste day. Have unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter medicines? Dispose of them properly to help prevent misuse, accidental poisonings, and environmental contamination. Wastewater treatment plants and septic systems are not designed to remove these chemicals, which can enter the environment.
Use a drug take-back location or event to safely dispose of unwanted medicines.
Learn more: Visit the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative for information on nearby collection locations and upcoming take-back events.