FREE Local Mulch at The IVY MUC
In honor of America Recycles Day, celebrated on November 15th, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is offering FREE mulch to customers of the Ivy Material Utilization Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. FREE Freshly Ground Mulch from Local Trees and Vegetation with No dyes. The mulch giveaway will run while supplies last. No purchase is necessary. Mulching in the Fall will help you prepare your landscaping to be ready for Springtime! Click for more information on the programs offered at the Ivy MUC
Read MoreFall 2022 Bulky Waste Amnesty Days for Albemarle County & Charlottesville Residents
** FREE Recycling and Disposal Events ** Fall 2022 Bulky Waste Amnesty Days for Albemarle County & Charlottesville Residents No registration is needed. Saturday, October 1st 8:30am – 4pm –Furniture and Mattresses Saturday, October 8th 8:30am – 4pm — Household Appliances (fridge, freezer, washer, dryer, stove, furnace, water heater, air conditioner, dehumidifier, heat pump, microwave, toaster) Saturday, October 15th 8:30am – 4pm — Tires – (No oversized tires accepted) Location: Rivanna Solid Waste Authority, Ivy Material Utilization Center, 4576 Dick...
Read MoreImagine a Day without Water – 2022 Youth Art Contest
Imagine a Day without Water – 2022 Youth Art Contest Open to All Youth that live in the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County in Grades K to 12th. Save the Date – Entries are accepted September 28th – October 31st More information: www.charlottesville.gov/artcontest Flyer
Read MoreMay 31st is National Dam Safety Awareness Day
RWSA has a robust dam safety program, which includes staff training, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of dam facilities, and continuous investment in keeping facilities safe. RWSA completed construction of the new Ragged Mountain Dam in 2014 to replace two aging dams at the same location. RWSA’s Beaver Creek Dam requires spillway upgrades to meet Virginia Dam Safety Regulations. The project is currently in the planning phase with construction to begin in 2024. More information on Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) drinking water reservoirs can be found on our website at...
Read MoreElectronic Waste Collection Day: September 17th (9 AM – 3 PM)
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority – Electronic Waste Collection Day: September 17th (9 am – 3 pm – Please select a time slot and bring ticket with you to drop off items). Free disposal of electronic waste for residents only of Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville only: No commercial participation. Only electronic waste will be accepted: Computer systems and accessories, printers, copies, scanners, fax machines, VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and televisions. No more than two (2) tube-style TVs or monitors per person. No more than ten (10) total items, per person....
Read MoreVirtual Fix A Leak Scavenger Hunt and Family 5K
March 14th kicks off Fix a Leak week! This spring the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County Service Authority, and the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority are hosting FREE and VIRTUAL events to help encourage our community to save water and FIX A LEAK! When you submit your scavenger hunt or sign up and run the Family 5K by May 1st, you will be entered to win special prizes! More information: www.Charlottesville.gov/FixALeak and ServiceAuthority.org
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