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The most recent Business Hazardous Waste Event was Thursday, October 15, 2009, at the Loudoun County landfill, 21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg. When the date for the spring 2010 event is established, it will be posted here, so please check back. Note: Pre-registration is required.
Does your business generate hazardous waste? You probably want to answer "no", but many businesses and organizations generate some hazardous wastes that may be flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. If you do, it is very important to dispose of these wastes in a way that protects human health and the environment -- and complies with all federal, state, and local regulations. What is the Business Hazardous Waste Program? The Business Hazardous Waste program is a partnership between the Loudoun County Division of Waste Management and county businesses and organizations that provides the opportunity to dispose of small quantities of hazardous wastes in an environmentally responsible manner. There are two events scheduled each year, one in the spring and one in the fall, for eligible businesses. The events are held at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility, 21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg. The most recent event was Thursday, October 15, 2009. When the date for the spring 2010 event is established, it will be posted here, so please check back. How the Business Hazardous Waste Program Works The Business Hazardous Waste program consists of collection events sponsored by Loudoun County during which eligible hazardous waste generators may deliver certain toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive waste products for proper disposal or recycling. Disposal through the Business Hazardous Waste program costs less than contracting with a hazardous waste management firm. Eligibility & Pre-Registration for the Business Hazardous Waste Program To be eligible to participate in the Business Hazardous Waste program, your business or organization must: -
Be located in Loudoun County; and generate less than 100 kilograms (220 pounds or roughly half of a 55-gallon drum) of hazardous waste per any calendar month. Hazardous waste determinations must be made in accordance with 40 CFR Part 261.5, as adopted by reference into the Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (VHWMR). -
Pre-register with the Division of Waste Management. You may call the division at 703-777-0187 for a registration packet or you may print out the forms which are available online: -
Registration information and certificate required of all registrants Business Hazardous Waste Program Fees There is no fee to pre-register for the Business Hazardous Waste program, but you will pay a fee each time you bring hazardous wastes to a collection event. The type and weight of the wastes you bring for disposal will determine the fee you pay. The cost to a typical Business Hazardous Waste participant will be approximately one quarter the cost of paying for disposal through a hazardous waste management firm. What Will be Accepted | Acids | Fuels | Photo Chemicals | | Bases | Heavy Metals | Oxidizers | | Batteries | Oxidizers | Reactive Materials | | Batteries | Paints | Stains | | Fluorescent Bulbs | Pesticides | Solvents | For More Information For more information about hazardous waste and hazardous waste determinations, visit these websites of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): |