Bedford County Landfill
Recycling Center in Bedford, Virginia
About This Location
This is the Bedford County Waste Management Facility (landfill/transfer station and materials recovery site) at 1060 Recycle Rd, run by Bedford County, Virginia's Waste Management department.
What Bedford County Landfill Accepts
- Operated by Bedford County, Virginia (Waste Management department).
- Residents may dispose of up to 1,000 lbs of municipal solid waste and wood waste per month at no cost; beyond that the rate is about $2.85 per 100 lbs.
- Household hazardous waste is accepted from residents at no cost.
- Tire disposal carries a surcharge of about $3 per passenger-size tire.
- The county also offers recycling at convenience centers located across the county in addition to this main facility.
Not handled here: For any waste type you are unsure about, the facility asks that you call ahead to confirm acceptance.
Materials and fees can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dump hours in Bedford County?
The Waste Management Facility on Recycle Road is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM, Wednesday 7:30 AM-1 PM, and Saturday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM; closed Sunday.
Is there a fee to dump here?
Residents get up to 1,000 lbs of municipal solid waste and wood waste per month free; above that it is about $2.85 per 100 lbs. Household hazardous waste is free, and tires carry roughly a $3-per-tire surcharge.
Does Bedford County accept household hazardous waste?
Yes. Residents can drop off automotive fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, and pesticides at the facility at no cost.
Can I recycle here, and what is taken?
The facility's materials recovery operation accepts mixed paper and cardboard, and the county runs recycling at convenience centers countywide. Call ahead if you are unsure whether an item is accepted.
What is the difference between this landfill and a dump?
The Bedford County site is an engineered, permitted waste management/landfill facility (with recycling and HHW programs), not just an open dump; it manages solid waste, inert material, tires, and hazardous waste under county operation.