Paints
Latex paints should be in a dry form (no liquid) add kitty litter, sand, or mulch to the container for absorption of the liquid. After all the liquid is absorbed/dry, please replace the lid on container and discard into your bagged household trash.
Oil Based paints are not accepted. Please dispose of these items at our Household Hazardous Waste Collection events held each Spring and Fall.
Household Hazardous Events
Rockbridge County attempts to hold at least one Household Hazardous Event each year, typically one of the last weekends of September or the first weekend of October. The county will advertise the event in the News-Gazette the weeks leading up to the event. Please see below for materials that are accepted at these events:
Pesticides, Herbicides, Fuels, Used Oil, Cleaners/Bleaches, Lithium and NiCad Batteries (will not be accepted if connectors are not taped), Antifreeze, Mercury (Household Products Only), Solvents, Sealants, Oil-Based Paints Only.
Materials that are not accepted at the events:
Fluorescent Bulbs, Propane and Camping Tanks, Tires, Alkaline Batteries, Latex Paints
**Bulbs and Tires can be taken directly to the Landfill**