How To Rid Your Home of Hazardouse Waste

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Release: Town of Herndon

Reduction and proper disposal of common hazardous materials should be a priority in all households within the Town of Herndon, advises the town’s Department of Public Works (DPW).

DPW has created a page on the town’s website (click here) that defines hazardous waste products – household cleaners, yard care products, paints and paint thinners, petroleum products, rodent poisons and other commonly used products – and emphasizes why proper disposal of such products is critical.

“Sanitation workers can be injured from toxins, corrosive materials or ignitable materials improperly mixed with regular solid waste,” said Robert B. Boxer, director of Public Works. “Additionally, improper dumping of these materials on the ground or in waterways can threaten wildlife.”

According to DPW, the safest way for town residents to dispose of household hazardous waste is to carefully package and transport materials to Fairfax County’s Household Hazardous Waste site at the I-66 Transfer Station Complex, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax. Operating hours are Thursday-Saturday, 8am-4pm, and Sunday, 9am-4pm.

The town’s website lists ways residents can reduce the use of hazardous products by switching to safer alternative products; by purchasing products only in quantities as needed; and by storing hazardous products appropriately.

For more information, contact Public Works at (703) 435-6853 or public.works@herndon-va.gov.