Household hazardous waste facility

Alexandria Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Center

3224 Colvin Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator: City of Alexandria Resource Recovery Division
Hours: Monday and Saturday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; closed Tuesday-Friday and Sunday
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Alexandria only. Businesses: not accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)

Mondays and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Alexandria residents with ID or utility bill.
Oil-based paint is hazardous waste; latex paint can also be dried and put in the trash.

Batteries

AcceptedFree (documented)

Mondays and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Alexandria residents with ID or utility bill.
Car, rechargeable and button batteries; alkaline AA/AAA batteries go in the trash.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)

Mondays and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Alexandria residents with ID or utility bill.
Preparation: Delete data from hard drives before drop-off.

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)

Mondays and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Alexandria residents with ID or utility bill.
Preparation: Delete data from hard drives before drop-off.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)

Mondays and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Alexandria residents with ID or utility bill.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Mondays and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Alexandria residents with ID or utility bill.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Household Hazardous Waste Brochure (2023) (opens in new tab) · City of Alexandria Resource Recovery Division
- The Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Center is at 3224 Colvin St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Alexandria Resource Recovery Division
- Open Mondays and Saturdays only, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The HHW Center is for Alexandria residents only; residency is confirmed with a government ID or utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Businesses may not use the City HHW program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based paints, spray paint and paint thinners are accepted; dried latex paint can go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint is not hazardous but can be brought to household hazardous waste collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Car batteries, rechargeable and button batteries are accepted; alkaline batteries can go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics accepted include PCs, laptops, monitors, printers, stereos, video equipment and televisions (CRT, LCD, plasma, rear projection). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only refrigerant-containing appliances are accepted: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Delete all information from computer hard drives; the City does not erase them. Checked October 26, 2026.
General Curbside Trash (Refuse) Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Alexandria Resource Recovery Division
- HHW, electronics and rechargeable batteries go to the City HHW Collection Site for free disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.

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