Recycling Centers in Hampton, VA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Hampton, Virginia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Hampton has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Hampton: A Local Guide
Hampton, an independent city on the Virginia Peninsula within Hampton Roads, has two listed recycling facilities, both on or near West Pembroke Avenue. The two serve very different needs — one specializes in consumer electronics, the other in salvage vehicles and auto parts — so choosing the right location depends on what you need to recycle.
Electronic Recycling of Virginia is an e-waste recycler whose verified address is 609 Washington Street in Hampton (some directories list other addresses; call (757) 806-0804 to confirm before visiting). It accepts most household and business electronics free of charge — computers, laptops, keyboards, cables, audio/video gear, phones, power tools, and non-alkaline rechargeable batteries. Televisions, monitors, and printers carry small disposal fees ($4–$15 depending on item and size). No appointment is needed for drop-off during weekday hours (Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM). Flat-fee pickup across the Tidewater area starts at $75, and free certificates of data destruction and recycling are available.
Virginia Motors Specialists Inc is a family-owned auto salvage yard, used-parts store, and repair shop in Hampton. It buys and sells salvage vehicles — with towing available within 40 miles — and stocks used engines, transmissions, and other auto parts. This is not a public household-recyclables drop-off; it does not accept electronics, paper, plastic, or glass. The official website lists the address as 1220 W Pembroke Ave (some directories show 1927); call (757) 723-2592 to confirm the current location and parts availability before visiting. Hours per the official site are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Hampton
Where can I recycle electronics for free in Hampton, VA?
Electronic Recycling of Virginia accepts most electronics free — computers, laptops, keyboards, cables, phones, and audio/video gear. TVs and monitors carry small fees ($10–$15 for TVs, $4 for monitors). They are open Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Call (757) 806-0804 or visit electronicrecyclingofvirginia.com to confirm their current address.
Does Electronic Recycling of Virginia accept alkaline batteries?
No. Alkaline single-use batteries (AA, AAA, etc.) are explicitly not accepted. Non-alkaline rechargeable batteries, UPS batteries, and lithium-ion batteries are accepted.
Can I sell my junk car in Hampton?
Yes. Virginia Motors Specialists Inc runs a salvage yard division that buys vehicles, with towing available within 40 miles. Call (757) 723-2592 to discuss vehicle purchase. Note: this business does not accept household recyclables.
Does Electronic Recycling of Virginia offer pickup service?
Yes. Pickup is available across the Tidewater area at a flat fee starting at $75 (no per-item or per-pound charge, except TVs and CRT monitors). Call (757) 806-0804 to schedule.