Do you have old paint, used oil, batteries or other items which aren’t permitted in normal refuse pick-up? Take note that the Ivy Materials Utilization Center will accept these items on Oct 14th from 9am to 2pm free of charge. The county offers details, including directions.
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Police announced this afternoon that their investigation into what was initially believed to be a fatal fire on Rugby Avenue is now a homicide investigation. #
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied George Huguely’s appeal. His second-degree murder conviction will stand, WRIC reports. #
In a carefully worded story, and not citing specific sources, WTVR reports that forensic evidence belonging to Jesse Matthew Jr., the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham, matches forensic evidence collected during the investigation of Morgan Harrington’s 2009 murder. #
In the wake of Hannah Graham’s disappearance, and the evidence that came from private security footage, city officials are revisiting the question of installing security cameras on the downtown mall. #
Both Charlottesville Registrar Sheri Iachetta and former Electoral Board member Stephanie Commander have turned themselves in to the police on
foursix and four felony counts of embezzlement, respectively. #Ten years ago, the National Institutes of Health budget doubled and schools like the University of Virginia built massive new research facilities. A decade later, those buildings remain largely underutilized. NPR visits UVA in this story on the effect of federal binge and spurge spending in the sciences. #
In 2012, Council approved a new student housing complex on West Main—now some council members are questioning whether what they were shown matches what was built. #
The Architectural Review Board has approved a bike-themed mural on West Market, below the McGuffey Art Center, although at least one member expressed concerns that it might look like the bicyclists were riding away from Charlottesville’s downtown. #
City Police Chief Tim Longo is meeting with city leaders to work on protocols regarding the use of military surplus police weapons in Charlottesville. #
A 100-year-old Colonnades resident received military honors for her service in the WWII Women’s Army Corps #
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Are there ever days like this for city residents? I’ve never needed to use such a day, but I noticed some old cans of paint in the basement the other day (former owner’s pile) and there’s no point holding on to them.
The amnesty day this Saturday includes City residents, as it is being sponsered by RWSA, which includes the City. And you can take paint, motor oil, antifreeze and household batteries to the material utilization center any time during normal hours
This Saturday, you can also take more toxic materials – the list is here:
http://www.avenue.org/rswa/household.htm
Over the next few weekends there will be amnesty for large items, such as mattresses, white goods, tires, etc., which I believe is for County residents only
Thanks. I found it odd that the county website excluded city residents by explicitly saying this was only open to Albe. County residents. I appreciate the clarification!
Excellent! I have found a small chest of old household cleaners that need to be dropped off.
Reminder for those who aren’t aware: Most cleaners (Windex, Clorox, Lysol, etc.), bug sprays (Raid, Off, etc.), and the like qualify for this.
If you are looking for a reason, this is a great time to toss the petrochemical stuff and scoot over to Whole Foods, IY, or Rebecca’s and replace them with the eco-friendly varieties. Contrary to pop wisdom, they cost nearly the same as their commercial brethren and they do a great job!