Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) will hold its Household Hazardous Waste Special Collection event on Friday, September 27, from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During this event, RSWA will accept the following hazardous substances and ensure that they are properly categorized and directed to a permitted offsite hazardous substance management location:

• Acids
• Gasoline
• Kerosene
• Adhesives
• Pesticides
• Household cleaners
• Floor and furniture polish
• Paint-related products and solvents
• Batteries
• Antifreeze
• Motor oil
• Fluorescent tubes
• CFLs

Items not accepted at any time include:

• Radioactive waste
• Medical waste
• Explosives
• Ammunition

Get directions to the Material Utilization Center. Find out more about household hazardous waste.