Recycling Centers in Chester, VA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Chester, Virginia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Chester, 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 Chester: A Local Guide
Chester has 4 recycling facilities in our Virginia directory, spanning a county convenience center, a curbside recycling processor, a scrap-metal yard, and a private waste hauler. Chester is an unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, and the county runs the public recycling system. Chesterfield moved to a subscription-based model where residents arrange curbside recycling directly with private companies, while offering free drop-off recycling at its convenience centers and at seven county parks from dawn to dusk.
For drop-off, the Chesterfield County Southern Area Convenience Center at 6700 Landfill Dr accepts recyclables free and is open daily. TFC Recycling on Old Stage Rd processes single-stream curbside material (mainly commercial), USA Iron and Metal handles scrap metal, and Choice Waste Services offers hauling. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Recycling elsewhere in central Virginia? Browse recycling centers in Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Lynchburg, or see every listing in our Virginia directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Chester
Where can I drop off recycling for free in Chester, VA?
Chesterfield County residents can drop off recyclables free at the Southern Area Convenience Center at 6700 Landfill Dr, which is open every day of the week. The county also provides free community recycling at seven parks — including Harry G. Daniel Park, Point of Rocks, and Rockwood Park — accessible dawn to dusk. Bring accepted paper, cardboard, cans, cartons, and plastics.
Does Chesterfield County still offer curbside recycling?
Chesterfield moved away from county-run curbside and switched to a subscription-based model. Residents who want curbside recycling now contract directly with a private company for pickup, similar to how trash service works. If you prefer not to subscribe, the county's convenience centers and park drop-off sites remain free. Confirm current providers on the Chesterfield County website.
What's the difference between TFC Recycling and the county convenience center?
TFC Recycling is a private processor that handles single-stream material collected from curbside routes and is oriented toward commercial and hauler accounts, not walk-in household drop-off. For free resident drop-off, use the county convenience center instead.
Where do I recycle scrap metal in Chester?
USA Iron and Metal on Coxendale Rd handles scrap metal in Chester. Scrap yards set their own buy prices by material and weight, so call ahead to confirm what grades they take, current pricing, and whether any ID is required for a transaction.