Drop-off Recycling

Central Virginia has dozens of publicly available recycling drop-off sites.

Always follow instructions on the container.

Drop-off sites are mapped. Click recycling icons for details.
Note: Some sites are for residents of the locality only. Proof of residency required. 

WHAT TO RECYCLE

What to recycle
✓ Cardboard
✓ Mixed paper
✓ Aluminum and steel cans
✓ Kitchen, laundry and bath plastic bottles, tubs and containers (Empty, rinse & replace plastic cap to recycle)
✓ Food and beverage cartons (empty, rinse & replace plastic cap to recycle)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (no metal lids)

WHAT NOT TO RECYCLE

Not accepted
× Plastic bags
× Plastic bagged recyclables
× Styrofoam
× Food-contaminated items such as pizza boxes
× Sheets or balls of aluminum foil
× Shredded paper
× Hoses or cords

 

Visit your locality page for more information about recycling drop-offs and convenience centers.

Ashland

Charles City

Chesterfield

Colonial Heights

Goochland

Hanover

Henrico

Hopewell

New Kent

Petersburg

Powhatan

Prince George

Richmond