Goochland County hosts hazardous waste, document shredding event June 6

The event is for Goochland County residents only, and proof of residency will be required at the gate. County officials say disposal capacity for household hazardous waste is limited, making the one-day collection an important public-safety option for households with materials that should not stay in a garage, shed or utility closet. Acceptable items include fluorescent tubes and bulbs, including CFLs, solvents, degreasers and cleaners, flammable liquids, pesticides and herbicides, aerosols, art and hobby supplies, photographic chemicals, pool and spa chemicals, and thermometers and other mercury-containing devices.

Secure shredding will be available for up to five bankers boxes per person. Each box must be no larger than 12 inches by 24 inches. Paper clips and staples will be accepted in the shredding bins, but plastic bindings must be removed before residents arrive. The county’s annual spring cleanup format gives families a way to dispose of materials that can pose risks to children, pets and waterways if they are tossed in household trash or left to leak in storage.