News: Earth Day is April 22 - Time to Recycle

(April 19, 2012) - The Loudoun Department of Construction and Waste Management encourages residents and businesses to observe Earth Day on April 22 by focusing on waste reduction and recycling.


Look for ways to reduce trash by reusing items, recycling and composting as much as possible. By choosing to recycle, Loudoun County residents and businesses help save over one million trees per year. More information about convenient recycling opportunities in Loudoun County is online at www.loudoun.gov/recycle.

 Be sure to recycle electronics such as televisions, computers, cell phones and more, at the next Loudoun County Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Ashburn. Call 703-777-0187 or visit www.loudoun.gov/electronics for more information.

 Properly dispose of household hazardous wastes such as unused pesticides, old fuels, and batteries by attending one of the county’s Household Hazardous Waste Events. Visit www.loudoun.gov/hhw for dates and details. For more information, contact the Loudoun County Department of Construction and Waste Management at 703-777-0187 or visit www.loudoun.gov/oswm.