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Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste is leftover household products that contain chemicals which may be hazardous to human health and the environment if improperly handled.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility
The City of Newport News would like to announce the opening of a permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility, located at the Denbigh Compost and Dropoff Facility, 550 Atkinson Way, Newport News (approximately one mile north of Denbigh Blvd on Warwick Blvd). The HHW Facility will be operational and open to the public effective Friday, November 18, 2011.
The HHW Facility will be open on Fridays and Saturdays every week, with the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The only exceptions will be City-observed holidays.
Newport News residents who wish to drop off HHW are advised to call the Facility (886-7947), Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM, to ensure that the items they deliver are acceptable. A list of acceptable items may be found on the HHW portion of the Solid Waste website, which may be found at www.nngov.com/public-works/sw/resources/hccp
What Is Household Hazardous Waste?
Household hazardous waste is leftover household products that contain chemicals which may be hazardous to human health and the environment if improperly handled. Some examples are paints, used oil, antifreeze, car batteries, bleach, rug and upholstery cleaners, and garden chemicals.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Options
Residents of Hampton, York Co., Poquoson, James City, and Williamsburg can call the Virginia Peninsula Public Service Authority (VPPSA) www.vppsa.org at (757) 259-9850 for details on HCC events for these localities.
Residents living in the Tidewater (Southside) area can call the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) www.spsa.com at (757) 420-4700.
The following businesses/agencies can assist residents (in all localities) wishing to dispose of the following hazardous materials between quarterly HCC events. Note: this information is subject to change based on store policies. Please call ahead first to verify that the businesses are still accepting these items.
Antifreeze:
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Go Green Auto Care | 10500 Warwick Blvd. Newport News VA 23601 |
757-594-8080 |
| Merchant's Tires | 10500 Warwick Blvd. Newport News VA 23601 |
757-594-8080 |
| U. S. Filter Recovery Services | 5800 Farrington Road Alexandria, VA 22304 |
703-370-8124 |
Asphalt Shingles:
| Contact | Address | Phone | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Green | 1500 Steel St. Chesapeake, VA |
757-487-4736 | www.tidewatergreen.com |
Batteries
Dead alkaline batteries can be disposed of in household trash
Car Batteries:
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Recycling | 1618 W. Pembroke Ave Hampton, VA 23669 |
757-723-0757 |
| Virginia Battery Service, LTD. | 2613 Build America Drive Hampton, VA 23666 |
800-545-0818 |
Household, Automotive, Power Tool and Cell Phone Batteries
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries Plus | 663 Turnberry Blvd. Newport News, VA |
757-874-7090 |
Large Batteries (wheel chair, golf carts):
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| VA Golf Carts | 5808 Warwick Blvd Newport News, VA |
757-244-5202 |
Nickel Cadmium Batteries (cell phones, hearing aids):
| Contact |
|---|
| Radio Shack and WalMart Stores |
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) Disposal:
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | 325 Chatham Drive Newport News, VA |
757-833-8101 |
| Lowes | 300 Chatham Dr Newport News, VA |
757-988-1700 |
| Lowes | 2002 Power Plant Pky Hampton, VA |
757-896-4930 |
Fire Extinguishers:
| Contact | Address | Phone | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickins | 1991 E. Pembroke Ave Hampton, VA |
757-723-5422 | **** No acetylene or propane tanks! |
Gas/Oil and other mixed Fuels:
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| American Waste Industries | 1-800-USABURN | |
| Go Green Auto Care | 10500 Warwick Blvd. Newport News VA 23601 |
757-594-8080 |
| Industrial Marine Services | 757-543-5718 | |
| LCM | 757-380-5583 | |
| Petrochem | 757-627-8791 |
Helium Tanks:
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| National Welders Supply | 803 Blue Crab Rd. Newport News, VA 23606 |
757-873-1744 |
Motor Oil/Filters:
Most service stations and car dealerships will accept used motor oil for recycling.
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Auto Parts | ||
| AutoZone | All local stores | |
| Merchant's Tires | ||
| Phillip Services | 275 Allens Avenue Providence, RI 02905 |
401-781-6340 |
| U. S. Filter Recovery Services | 5800 Farrington Road Alexandria, VA 22304 |
703-370-8124 |
Oil/Transmission and other Automotive Fluids:
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Go Green Auto Care | 10500 Warwick Blvd. Newport News VA 23601 |
757-594-8080 |
Oily Water, Paint Thinner:
No businesses currently listed. If you would like your business included in this category, please contact the City of Newport News Recycling Office.
Plastic Oil and Antifreeze Containers:
| Contact | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Go Green Auto Care | 10500 Warwick Blvd. Newport News VA 23601 |
757-594-8080 |
Propane/Butane Tanks:
| Contact | Address | Phone | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Gas Company | 508 Muller Lane Newport News, VA 2360 |
757-249-1265 | **There is a $2.00 disposal fee |
| Ferrel Gas | 485 Wolf Dr. (Behind SPCA) Newport News, VA |
757-872-9488 | ** Please call first to describe type of tank, they don't take ALL propane tanks |
Smoke Detectors:
Detector companies accept returned radioactive detectors for disposal as hazardous waste. Please look on the back of your smoke detector for manufacturer and type.
| Manufacturer | Phone | Address for return | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sensors/Dicon | 800.387.4219 | Call to receive a reference number and return instructions | Accepts Dicon and American Sensors Brands only |
| First Alert/BRK | 800.323.9005 x 2 | Customer Service Dept. 3920 Enterprise Ct. Aurora, IL 60504 |
Accepts up to four (4) detectors at a time from residential users. Call ahead for mailing instructions |
| GE Security/ESL | 888.437.3287 | 12345 Southwest Levetan Dr. Tualatin, OR 97062 |
Will accept ESL brand only |
| Honeywell | 800.328.5111 | Returned Goods, Honeywell Inc. Dock -4 MN10-3860 1985 Douglas Drive North Golden Valley, MN 55422 |
cstrcare@honeywell.com |
| Invensys/Firex | 800.445.8299 | Invesys Controls C/O Firex 28 C. Leigh Fisher Blvd. El Paso, TX 79906 |
technicalservice@invensys.com www.icca.invensys.com |
| Sears | 757.825.3100 | Local store: 4012 W Mercury Blvd Hampton |
Call first to see if store accepts smoke detectors. |
| System Sensors | 800.736.7672 x 1 | Call to Receive specific instructions on return information. | Will only accept “System Sensor” brand. Please include a $3.00 payment for each unit returned to cover recycling cost. |
| USI Electric/ Universal | 800.390.4321 x 1 | 7A Gwynn’s Mill Ct. Owings Mills, MD 21117 |
Only accepts USI Electric or Universal Brand detectors |
Other Options for Safe Disposal Between Collection Events
Always Ensure Containers Are Properly Marked With Contents To Avoid Improper Disposal Or Accidental Poisoning
Paint
- If unopened, check with a charity organization, or theatre group to see if they can use for painting projects.
- Give useable leftovers to theatre groups, family, or friends.
- If less than a ¼ can, pour mortar mix or kitty litter into can to solidify, reseal, place in plastic bag, then place in garbage container.
- If more than a ¼ can, pour paint into bag of mortar mix or kitty litter and proceed as in above item "c".
- If paint is hardened, scrape it out into a plastic bag, and dispose of in regular trash. The paint can and lid can be recycled ONLY if completely empty and clean of all paint residue.
Paint Thinner
Place in a safe location (away from children and pets). Loosen the cap, and allow the substance to evaporate, discard the empty container in plastic garbage bag inside your trash cart. These containers are not recyclable.
Pesticides/Herbicides
Use remaining portions or give to neighbors. Empty pesticide containers should be triple rinsed (spray rinse water on crops/yard before discarding. The empty containers are not recyclable.
Additional Sources of Information:
- Newport News Fire Department - HazMat Team: 757-926-8404 (ex: fuel/oil spills around the home)
- Va. Dept. of Environmental Quality Hazardous Waste Technical Officer: 804-698-4199
or Va. Dept. of Environmental Quality Regional Office (Va. Beach): 757-518-2151 (ex: For outlawed chemicals such as DDT and chlordane)
