Official Rules for Trash House

The following are the official rules of the River Ridge POA Entrance House and Trash Facility. This document may be updated by the RR POA Board as needed. Last update: 2/15/2023.
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The Entrance House Facility belongs to the River Ridge Property Owners Association (RRPOA) and is a valuable asset for the community. All association members are responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean and locked facility for association members only. Non-RRPOA members, including contractors, are prohibited from using the facility for trash disposal.

Use of Entrance House Facility for Trash Disposal:

Ensure the door is shut tightly and locked when exiting the trash room.
Do not disclose the access code to the trash room door lock to others, except family members and guests that have a need to know.
Help to keep the Entrance House Facility rooms clean.
Report any issues to the RRPOA Board.

ACCEPTABLE Trash Disposal:

Routine household trash collection is provided for materials resulting from normal residential use.
All trash must be enclosed in no larger than 33 gallon 3-mil. garbage bags with not more than 30 lb. in each bag and placed inside the trash bins located inside the locked Entrance House Facility trash collection room.
Break down empty boxes flat to allow for more room in the trash bins. Boxes must also be enclosed in bags. Recycling in Wardensville is preferred; see more info on Trash House Info page.
Bags leaking fluids or in danger of bursting should be double bagged.
Do not pile trash on top of the trash bins or around the trash bins on the floor of the facility.
Do not place trash or trash bags outside of the Entrance House Facility or lean trash and/or trash bags against the outside of the building.

HAZARDOUS and PROHIBITED Items Include:

Ashes.
Household Hazardous Waste including used oil filters, motor oil and used motor oil, paint, antifreeze, batteries, pesticides, household cleaners, pool chemicals and needles.
Universal Waste including batteries, fluorescent light tubes, thermostats, aerosol cans with material still inside and other items also characterized as electronic or household hazardous waste.
Construction waste including concrete, rocks, drywall, asphalt shingles, brick, and lumber (treated and untreated)
Car parts, tires, toxic materials, or large amounts of liquids
Explosives or ammunition
Furniture and appliances including refrigerators, freezers, or anything containing Freon
Yard waste including cut grass, plant and shrub clippings, twigs, limbs, acorns, leaves and branches, flower and garden vegetation from general yard maintenance.

RECYCLING
The current waste disposal service for the county does not collect recycling; therefore, the Entrance House Facility is not setup for recycling at this time. Cardboard, paper, and aluminum recycling is available in Wardensville at the War Memorial Building the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to noon.