Drinking Water Week – May 5th – 11th
Welcome to Drinking Water Week 2024! This week, we celebrate the value of clean, safe water, the importance of water infrastructure, and the critical role of water professionals.
Read MoreSpring 2024 Special Collection Days at Ivy Material Utilization Center
Spring Special Collection Days at Ivy Material Utilization Center ** FREE Recycling and Disposal Events ** for Albemarle & Charlottesville Residents Saturday, May 4th 8:30am – 4pm — Furniture/Mattresses Saturday, May 11th 8:30am – 4pm — Household Appliances Saturday, May 18th 8:30am – 4pm — Tires Location: Rivanna Solid Waste Authority, Ivy Material Utilization Center 4576 Dick Woods Rd. Charlottesville, VA Working to Protect and Improve Our Environment! Brought to you by the County of Albemarle,...
Read MoreFree Electronic Waste Collection Day (eWaste)
Electronic Waste Collection Day (eWaste) Saturday, April 20, 2024 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Registration is Full. Free disposal of electronic waste for residents of Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville only Our next eWaste disposal will be on September 14th and tickets will be available about 30 days in advance. Proof of Residency will be required This event is for residents only, no commercial participation will be allowed Only electronic waste will be accepted Computer systems and accessories, printers, copies, scanners, fax machines, VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and televisions...
Read MoreFree Mulch at Ivy MUC
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. The FREE freshly ground mulch is from local trees and vegetation with no dyes. The mulch is produced from grinding vegetative debris that has been brought to our facility. No purchase is necessary. Besides beautifying your landscaping, mulch helps to maintain moisture in the soil, reduce weeds, and prevent soil erosion. For more information on the programs offered at the Ivy MUC, please visit:...
Read MoreRivanna Pump Station Bypass Pumping System Update
The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) is reporting that a 50 million gallon per day (mgd) wastewater bypass pumping and piping system has been completed at the Moores Creek Advanced Water Resource Recovery Facility. This bypass pumping system conveys wastewater around the damaged pump station to complete the normal treatment process. The temporary pumping and piping system will allow RWSA to manage higher wastewater flows the facility may receive during storm events. The Rivanna Pump Station was damaged during a storm on January 9, 2024. A temporary 10 mgd pumping and piping system...
Read MoreWater Release at the Sugar Hollow Reservoir
The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) is reporting that a rubber bladder malfunctioned at the Sugar Hollow Reservoir at about 7:00am this morning, sending a rush of water down the Moorman’s River. The rubber bladder sits on top of the concrete dam and controls the normal water level in the reservoir. Failure of a pneumatic piping connector caused the bladder to deflate and about 5 feet of water to be released from the reservoir. RWSA and Albemarle County Fire Rescue staff responded immediately to the reservoir to investigate the problem. The failed connector was located and repaired....
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