Reduction of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Lynchburg
Summary
Budget cuts trimmed the household hazardous waste program from three collection events a year to one, raising concerns about illegal dumping and exposure risks for trash collection workers. Residents have been calling to ask for the service to return to its original frequency.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Program cost dropped from about $107,000 for three events in FY 2025 to $60,000 for one event in FY 2026.
Residents who need a safe way to dispose of paints, pesticides, batteries, and electronics.
Residents who lose easier access to hazardous waste disposal, plus refuse workers exposed to hazards in regular trash.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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