Recycling Centers in Charlottesville, VA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Charlottesville, Virginia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Charlottesville, Virginia can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Charlottesville: A Local Guide
Charlottesville, Virginia has 5 recycling centers listed on our directory, ranging from a public drop-off site and mixed-waste processors to a dedicated metals yard. Household recycling in the city is coordinated through the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA), which runs curbside collection for aluminum cans, cardboard, mixed paper, glass, newsprint and mixed metals, and operates the McIntire Recycling Center on McIntire Road for public drop-off. For the full state picture, see our Virginia recycling hub.
For public drop-off, the McIntire Recycling Center at 611 McIntire Road is the city's main community site. If you have scrap metal, Gerdau Metals Recycling on Meade Avenue is a dedicated metals buyer. For construction debris, containers and mixed loads, Van Der Linde Recycling & Container Rentals and Republic Services handle larger volumes. Accepted materials and fees differ by location, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Looking beyond Charlottesville? Virginia's largest recycling markets are in Richmond (28 centers), Alexandria and Arlington (8 each), with more options in Lynchburg and Roanoke. Browse all Virginia cities on our Virginia recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Charlottesville
Does Charlottesville have curbside recycling?
Yes. The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority runs the city's curbside recycling program, collecting aluminum cans, corrugated cardboard, mixed and office paper, glass, newsprint and mixed metals from the curb. Items like plastic film, motor oil and greasy pizza boxes are not accepted curbside.
Where can I drop off recycling in Charlottesville?
The McIntire Recycling Center at 611 McIntire Road is the city's public drop-off site, operated by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority. It accepts a broader range of materials than curbside, including some plastics and used cooking oil. Confirm current accepted items on the center's page before you go.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Charlottesville?
Gerdau Metals Recycling on Meade Avenue is a dedicated metals recycler in Charlottesville. Payment rates and accepted grades vary, so check the center's page and contact them for current pricing.
Where can I take construction debris or rent a container?
Van Der Linde Recycling & Container Rentals handles mixed loads and offers container rentals, and Republic Services serves larger-volume needs. Accepted materials and fees vary; confirm details on each center's page.