Recycling Centers in Petersburg, VA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Petersburg, Virginia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Petersburg and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Petersburg: A Local Guide
Petersburg, Virginia — located in the Tri-Cities region with Hopewell and Colonial Heights — has three recycling-related facilities, covering scrap metal buying, residential waste hauling, and a separate materials recovery facility nearby on Industrial Drive.
Sims Metal Petersburg at 25820 Hofheimer Way is part of one of the world's largest metal recycling companies. The yard buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public and from contractors — copper, aluminum, brass, steel, iron, lead, appliances, electric motors, and construction scrap. A government-issued photo ID is required at payment (Virginia law). No appointment is needed; walk-in hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm. Lithium-ion batteries and pressurized containers are not accepted.
Atlantic Iron & Metal at 30 Mill Rd has served Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Fort Lee since 1999. The yard accepts a detailed list of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including cars and car bodies, appliances (mercury switches must be removed first), copper, brass, stainless steel, and construction metals. Fuel tanks are accepted only with an 8-inch inspection hole and fully drained. Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–12:00 pm, making it the only one of the three to offer Saturday service.
Meridian Waste - Petersburg Hauling at 333 Industrial Dr, Suite B is the dispatch and operations office for residential and commercial trash and recycling collection in the City of Petersburg. It is not a public drop-off site. Meridian Waste also operates a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at 390 Industrial Dr, Petersburg for curbside recyclables — that MRF location is open Monday–Friday 6:30 am–4:30 pm and Saturday 7:00 am–12:00 pm for small haulers.
Petersburg residents needing household hazardous waste (HHW) disposal or specialty materials not handled by scrap yards should contact the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality or check resources for nearby Richmond, Hopewell, or Colonial Heights. The Virginia recycling directory lists additional facilities throughout the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Petersburg
Where can I sell scrap metal in Petersburg, VA?
Both Sims Metal (25820 Hofheimer Way, Mon–Fri 7:30 am–4 pm) and Atlantic Iron & Metal (30 Mill Rd, Mon–Fri 8 am–4:30 pm, Sat 8 am–12 pm) buy scrap from the public. Bring a photo ID for payment.
Can I drop off a junk car in Petersburg?
Atlantic Iron & Metal at 30 Mill Rd accepts cars and car bodies. Call (804) 861-1900 to confirm current arrangements for vehicle drop-off.
Who picks up trash and recycling in the City of Petersburg?
Meridian Waste provides curbside trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk item collection for Petersburg city residents. Call (804) 748-8324 for service information.
Does Petersburg have a public recycling drop-off?
The Meridian Waste MRF at 390 Industrial Dr, Petersburg accepts drop-off recyclables from small haulers Monday–Friday 6:30 am–4:30 pm and Saturday 7:00 am–12:00 pm. Call (804) 748-8324 to confirm accepted materials before visiting.