Household Hazardous Waste Day 2026 is Saturday, September, 12 2026.

The 2026 waste day event is located at the Waynesboro Facilities Shop, 900 Essex Ave from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Sept. 12.   

A regional hazardous waste disposal day occurs annually on a Saturday in early fall for the residents of Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County.

For more information on this event, call 540.245.5700.

The following materials are generally accepted:

• Gasoline
• Kerosene
• Oil-based paints and stains
• Rechargeable batteries
• Mercury devices
• Small electronics
• Diesel fuel
• #2 fuel oil
• Polyurethane
• Solvents
• Automobile batteries
• Pesticides, herbicides
• Propane tanks
• Antifreeze
• 2 cycle fuel mix
• CFL & fluorescent bulbs
• Used motor oil
• computers

The following materials are NOT accepted:

• Unlabeled and unknown containers
• Large electronics
• Televisions
• Latex (water-based) paint
• Household batteries
• Tires

Year-round Disposal

The Augusta Regional Landfill accepts certain hazardous waste materials year-round. Those items include used oil, antifreeze, household and car (lead-acid) batteries, and various types of fuel. Latex, or water-based paints may be disposed of through normal household waste disposal when dried to a solid state. Latex paint is not hazardous.

For a complete listing of accepted items at the landfill and where to take them, see the landfill disposal guide.

The Ivy Material Utilization Center (MUC) accepts oil-based paints, but Staunton residents will incur a service charge.  See their website for details.