Recycling Centers in Lynchburg, VA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Lynchburg, Virginia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Lynchburg, Virginia. This directory lists 8 facilities serving the Lynchburg area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Lynchburg: A Local Guide
Lynchburg, Virginia has 8 recycling locations in our directory, leaning heavily toward scrap-metal buyers and private processors, with the city's drop-off program handling everyday household recyclables. Importantly, the City of Lynchburg does not offer curbside recycling collection; instead, its Department of Public Works runs a network of recycling drop-off / convenience centers. Those sites accept flattened corrugated cardboard, rinsed drink and food cans, newspaper and mixed paper, and plastic containers #1 through #7 — but not glass, plastic bags/film, electronics, or styrofoam. See every Virginia city on our Virginia recycling hub.
The city drop-off network includes the Boonsboro Convenience Center. Lynchburg is also a scrap hub: Gerdau Metals Recycling and Cycle Systems operate on Lawyers Road, and BRC Scrap Metal & Aggregates Recycling and Foss Recycling handle metals and aggregates. For phones and small electronics, there's an EcoATM kiosk on Wards Road. We haven't verified per-site material lists or scrap prices, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
For services Lynchburg's drop-offs don't cover — like glass or household electronics — nearby cities may help. Roanoke and Charlottesville are the closest listed metros, and the state capital Richmond has the largest set of centers. Browse all of them on the Virginia hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Lynchburg
Does Lynchburg have curbside recycling?
No. The City of Lynchburg does not provide curbside recycling pickup. Instead, the Department of Public Works operates several recycling drop-off / convenience centers around the city where residents can bring approved recyclables. Check the city's recycling page for current locations and hours.
What can I drop off at a Lynchburg recycling center?
The city drop-off centers accept flattened corrugated cardboard, rinsed drink and food cans, newspaper and inserts, mixed paper, and plastic containers numbered #1 through #7 (rinsed, no plastic bags). They do not accept glass, plastic bags or film, electronics, small appliances, styrofoam, textiles, tires or yard waste. Confirm the current list on the city's recycling site.
Where can I sell scrap metal or recycle a TV in Lynchburg, VA?
For scrap metal, Lynchburg has several yards including Gerdau Metals Recycling, Cycle Systems and BRC Scrap Metal & Aggregates. TVs and other electronics are not accepted at the city drop-off centers or scrap yards for recycling, so check the yard's page and call ahead; many Virginians use a regional e-waste event or retailer take-back for old TVs.
Are there recycling options near Lynchburg?
Yes. Roanoke and Charlottesville are the nearest listed cities, and Richmond has the most centers in the directory. See all Virginia cities on the Virginia recycling hub.