Recycling Centers in Mineral, VA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Mineral, Virginia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Mineral 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 Mineral: A Local Guide
Mineral is the county seat of Louisa County, Virginia, and the hub of the county's solid-waste and recycling network. Two county-operated facilities serve residents in and around the town: the main Sanitary Landfill and a smaller convenience drop-off site on Zachary Taylor Highway. Both are restricted to Louisa County residents — attendants may ask for proof of residency at any time.
Louisa County Landfill at 807 Moorefield Road is the full-service solid-waste and recycling facility for the county. It accepts a wide range of items that the convenience centers cannot take: scrap metal, large appliances (white goods, $12.50 each), mattresses ($12.00 each), tires (fees vary by size and rim), brush, wood, antifreeze, auto batteries, and used motor oil — all free or at published rates. Recyclables bins outside the main gate accept co-mingled materials seven days a week (Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM). The landfill itself is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; plan to arrive by 3:45 PM.
Louisa Recycle Center on Zachary Taylor Highway (Route 22) is one of nine county convenience sites and is open seven days a week — Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Residents can drop off co-mingled recyclables (glass, plastic #1–#2, aluminum and steel cans, mixed paper), flattened corrugated cardboard, bagged household trash, and used motor oil. Tires, appliances, scrap metal, and electronics are not accepted here and must go to the main landfill.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Mineral
Are these facilities open to all Virginia residents or only Louisa County residents?
Louisa County residents only. County ordinance (Section 62-2) prohibits disposal of waste that did not originate within Louisa County. Attendants at both the landfill and the convenience sites may ask for a driver's license, vehicle registration, or a utility bill showing a Louisa County address.
Where can I drop off a refrigerator or old appliances near Mineral, VA?
The Louisa County Landfill at 807 Moorefield Road accepts refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dehumidifiers, microwaves, and AC units for $12.50 each. Refrigerators and freezers must arrive emptied with all doors, lids, bins, and shelving removed. The convenience site on Zachary Taylor Highway does not accept appliances.
Can I recycle glass, plastic bottles, and cardboard near Mineral?
Yes. The Louisa Recycle Center on Zachary Taylor Highway accepts glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2), aluminum and steel cans, mixed paper, and flattened corrugated cardboard, all free of charge. The same co-mingled recyclables can also be dropped at the bins just outside the landfill gate.
Does the Louisa County Landfill hold electronics or hazardous waste events?
Yes. Louisa County holds Household Hazardous Waste Day events at least twice per year at the landfill (807 Moorefield Road). These events accept household poisons, pesticides, gasoline, solvents, fluorescent bulbs, dry-cell batteries, and electronics including computers, TVs, and printers. Business or commercial hazardous waste is not accepted. Check louisacounty.gov/232 for upcoming dates.