How to dispose of fluorescent tubes

Ivy Materials Utilization Center

(434) 295-3306
4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Each year the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) holds a household hazardous waste collection day (visit here to find collection days). On this day, RSWA accepts additional hazardous substances and ensures that they are properly categorized and directed to a permitted offsite hazardous substance management location. Collections are free only to residents of Albemarle County, Charlottesville, and Scottsville, and available to Nelson County residents who obtain a voucher from Nelson County government. The materials accepted on this day include:

• Acids
• Adhesives
• Antifreeze
• Batteries
• CFLs
• Floor and furniture polish
• Fluorescent tubes
• Gasoline
• Household cleaners
• Kerosene
• Motor oil
• Paint and paint-related products and solvents
• Pesticides
• Click here for a list of typical Household Hazardous Waste Items

Make sure to carry the chemical in a pourable container, and the container cannot be left at the center.