How Do I Dispose Of ... ?

Antifreeze

Antifreeze can be dropped off at the MRSWA buyback area during the hours of operation. Deliver in closed containers, no fee.

Appliances

Appliances are taken at the MRSWA facility. Individuals will be charged a Freon removal fee of $15 per appliance for any appliances that are not certified as Freon-free.

Batteries

Batteries will be accepted at the MRSWA buyback area during the hours of operation. Disposal fees are as follows:

Alkaline Batteries are your typical household use batteries. These are the AA and AAA, the 9Volt, and also the C and D batteries that we sometimes use. These batteries were not designed to meet the huge demand of the electronic devices that we use today. If you use a lot of these electronic devices, it will cost you less to use rechargeable or NiMH batteries instead.

Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries were commonly used in laptop computers and was the standard technology for years, but today they are out of date and new laptops don't use them anymore.  For most electronic devices it is better to use NiMH batteries.  NiCd batteries use Cadmium, a highly toxic heavy metal that can damage the environment if not disposed of properly.

Bulky Waste

Bring mattresses, furniture and other materials too large for drop-off locations, $48 per ton.

Car Batteries

Car batteries are recycled at our facility. Many businesses that sell batteries will take the batteries back when you purchase a new one. There is a 35¢ per pound fee.

Cell Phones

Cell phones are recycled through our Universal Waste Program. There is no fee to recycle these items.

CD’s and DVD’s

CDs and DVDs may be recycled through a company called Green Disk. Check their web site for information.

Computers

Computers can be recycled through our Universal Waste Program. The fee for disposing of computer waste is 35¢ per pound.

Construction Material

Construction Material is disposed of at our Transfer Station. A fee is applied to the load based on the $48.00/ton rate.

Fluorescent Tubes/Ballasts

Fluorescent Tubes/Ballasts should be disposed of through our Universal Waste Program. There is a fee for disposal. For tubes it is $0.10 per foot and for ballasts it ranges from $0.20 per pound to $0.70 per pound.

Furniture

Furniture may be disposed of with your regular garbage any time of the year through our transfer station. Tipping fees do apply. You may also wish to donate items to a charity organization. Check with your local collection program coordinator for spring and fall pick-up events. Call Christiansburg at 382-6128 or check Blacksburg's web site for information on these special pick-ups.

Gas and Kerosene

we do not take kerosene or gasoline for recycling or disposal. These items can be taken at Household Hazardous Waste events (see below) that are held twice a year for the residents of the NRV.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is waste that is considered to have one of the following properties: toxic; poisonous; corrosive; reactive; flammable; or combustible. Read the label on products to determine if it is a hazardous product. Words like "poison," "danger," "warning," or "caution" will alert you of the potential hazard. These products should not be disposed of in the landfill. An annual HHW collection day is held to provide disposal of such products. Contact your local program manager for details.

Motor Oil

Motor oil may be disposed of at MRSWA. We have a collection tank on the premises for residential motor oil collection. Deliver in a closed container. There is no fee.

Paint

Paint is not to be disposed of in your regular garbage. Oil based paint must be disposed of through a household hazardous waste collection program. Latex paint may be dried up using cat litter, mulch, sand, etc., then disposed of in your regular garbage. Paint must not be in the form of a liquid. Paint cans free of paint may be recycled. Paint could also be donated to non-profit organizations, day care facilities, or a paint exchange.

Phone Books

Phone books may now be placed in with newspapers to be recycled.

Printer Cartridges

Printer Cartridges may be recycled through our Universal Waste Program, no fee.

Propane Tanks

Citizens can take their "Old-Style" 20 lb propane tanks directly to HMI Welding Supply & Propane Gas at no charge for this recycling service. Old-style tanks are identified by their star-shaped valve. Compare the old valve to the new three-pointed shape.

HMI Welding Supply & Propane Gas can be contacted at: (540) 382-6752
HMI is located at: 2150 Cambria Street NE
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Syringes

Syringes should not be included in your household garbage. Use a plastic bottle. (Preferably a bottle with #2 on the bottom) Place all syringes in the container and when full, screw on the cap and then place in your garbage. Label the container "DO NOT RECYCLE, CONTAINS SYRINGES." You may also purchase special containers at your local pharmacy for this type of medical waste.

Tires

Tires of varying sizes, with and without rims, may be disposed of here. Fees vary depending on the tire size and if there's a rim.

MRSWA     555 Authority Drive     Christiansburg, VA 24073      (540) 381-2820