Recycling Centers in Richmond, VA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Richmond, Virginia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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If you live in Richmond 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 Richmond: A Local Guide
Richmond has 28 recycling centers, scrap yards, and drop-off sites in our directory — one of the deepest listings in Virginia. Curbside recycling for City of Richmond households is run through the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA), not the centers below. Eligible single-family homes and buildings of four or fewer units receive a 95-gallon cart (green with a blue lid), collected Monday through Thursday on alternating Blue and Red weeks; carts must be out by 7 a.m. on collection day. CVWMA notably does not accept plastic bags, Styrofoam, shredded paper, or food-contaminated items. Residents can look up their day or get details from the City of Richmond Department of Public Works at 804-646-0999.
The drop-off and scrap options in Richmond cover a wide range of materials. The East Richmond Road Landfill and Convenience Center takes cardboard and paper, glass, and scrap metal and is open to residents. Scrap-metal yards include Sims Metal, United Scrap Metal, and Smith Iron and Metal. For electronics, Computer and Telecom Recycling Service Centers handles IT equipment, while several listings are auto salvage and junk-car buyers. There is also a public drop-off recycling point at Stratford Hills Shopping Center.
If you are just outside the city or comparing nearby options, our directory covers Fredericksburg (6 centers) and the larger Northern Virginia and Tidewater areas. See also Alexandria (8), Arlington (8), Lynchburg (8), and Roanoke (7), or browse the full Virginia hub for every listed city.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Richmond
Does the City of Richmond offer curbside recycling?
Yes. Curbside recycling for eligible City of Richmond households is provided through CVWMA, which supplies a 95-gallon green cart with a blue lid collected on alternating Blue and Red weeks. Single-family homes and buildings of four or fewer units qualify. For your collection day, contact the City of Richmond Department of Public Works at 804-646-0999.
Where can I drop off recycling in Richmond if I don't have curbside?
The East Richmond Road Landfill and Convenience Center accepts cardboard and paper, glass, and scrap metal from residents, and there is a public drop-off point at Stratford Hills Shopping Center. Our directory lists 28 recycling sites across Richmond in total.
Who buys scrap metal in Richmond?
Several yards buy scrap metal by weight, including Sims Metal, United Scrap Metal, and Smith Iron and Metal. Prices change with the metals market, so call ahead for current rates; we do not publish prices.
What can't go in Richmond curbside recycling?
CVWMA does not accept plastic bags, bagged recyclables, Styrofoam, food-contaminated items, aluminum foil sheets or balls, shredded paper, or hoses and cords. Keep recyclables loose in the cart. Materials outside the curbside list, such as scrap metal or electronics, should go to a dedicated drop-off site instead.