This Wednesday is the first “Red Wednesday” of 2017, which means trash and recycling pickup and represents a good time to start good habits. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

And, please, note and take advantage of this:

Richmond’s Clean City Commission Recycle Event
WHEN: Saturday, January 7, 2017 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

***UPDATE***
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
********** See comment below **********

WHERE: Boulevard & Robin Hood Road in Richmond (1710 Robin Hood Road)

WHAT:
Christmas Tree Chipping

Shredding up to 5 boxes of outdated documents.

Electronics
TVs: $10 fee for old TV up to 27 inches, $20 fee for old TV over 27 inches.
Computer systems (hard drive, CPU, monitor)
Computer accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.).
Printers, scanners, copiers and fax machines.
VCRs, camcorders, stereos and all phones.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT STRINGS!

Small Recycle Tubs
Clean up and drop off your old curbside recycling bins for reuse in the schools.

HELP spread the word by sharing this notice with members in your organization, civic association, friends, neighbors, relatives and anybody else!
Questions to Darlene.Mallory@Richmondgov.com or 646-8325

But that’s not all:

WHAT TO DO WITH THE REST OF YOUR STUFF???
*******************************************
Household batteries: Rechargeable and non-rechargeable, alkaline, lithium, auto, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt
Where: AERC Recycling 3301 Rosedale Avenue, Richmond
When: 2nd Friday of each month: 9:00am – 3:00pm Fee: $0.75 a pound
https://www.aerc.com/pdf/AERC-DropOffFriday-National-07242015.pdf (804) 550-1762
**********************************************
Discarded tires decorating your alleyway or along roadsides?
To have abandoned tires removed, call 311 and report the specific location for pick up.

Disposing of Old Paint, Hazardous Waste and Tires at East Richmond Road Landfill

The facility cannot accept fire extinguishers, asbestos, road flares, herbicides or pesticides, explosives or materials that are shock-sensitive, radioactive or infectious. Hazardous waste items from commercial entities or from persons living outside of the city limits are also not accepted at the facility. This service is free to Richmond residents who provide proof of residency, such as a valid driver’s license, utility bill or vehicle registration. The City’s Department of Public Works’ staff will assist residents with unloading and disposal of their waste materials. Hours of operation: 7:00am to 3:30pm weekdays only.

Directions: The East Richmond Road Landfill is at 3800 E. Richmond Rd. Take I-64 East from Richmond. Exit at 193B and turn right onto Nine Mile Road. Before the second traffic light, turn right onto Evergreen Road (which becomes Stony Run Parkway). Then turn right onto East Richmond Road. Immediately look for landfill signage on the left.

Household hazardous waste items accepted at the facility include:
Solvents
mineral spirits
paint thinner
turpentine
Paints (20 gallons per month/per household limit)
oil or latex
polyurethane
tung oil
stains
varnish
shellac
tints
lacquer thinners
paint reducers
primers
varsol
Fuels
gasoline
gasoline additives
#2 fuel oil
kerosene
diesel
chain saw fuel
motor boat fuel
oil additives
Propane tanks
Car fluids
motor oil
transmission fluid
antifreeze
Car batteries – lead acid batteries only
Cooking oil
Tires with no rims, free with a limit of 4. No off-road or oversized tires taken. Southside Transfer Center and East Richmond Road Landfill. Costs are as follows: $1 each for more than four passenger tires with DEQ permit $5 each for tractor-trailer tires with DEQ permit

Check out the Recycling Wizard for guidelines to recycle other items: http://cvwma.com/recycling-wizard/