To help citizens dispose of debris related to Hurricane Irene, Hanover County’s solid waste convenience centers (7 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Rt. 301 Transfer Station  (8 a.m.-7 p.m.) will be open on Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 5.

Yard waste and brush will be accepted at three centers – Mechanicsville, Elmont and Montpelier – as well as the 301 Transfer Station. Branches or brush must be less than 12 inches in diameter and less than six feet long. There is no cost to residents for the disposal of this storm debris.  These facilities are open to residents only. Contractors transporting debris must use the 301 Transfer Station during regular hours and pay the normal tipping fees.  

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Hanover’s six solid waste convenience centers and the U.S. Rt. 301 Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. The convenience centers and transfer station will re-open at their regular times on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

For more information about recycling and solid waste services in Hanover County, call the Department of Public Works at 365-6181 or go www.co.hanover.va.us/works/solidwst.htm

Want to add a new fish tale to your children's memory? Join Hanover County Parks and Recreation on Saturday, June 4th from 8am-12noon at Courthouse Park for a free day of fishing! Virginia Bass Region 3 volunteers will teach kids the basics of fishing, and all children will be able to participate in the Passport to Fishing & Boating Program.