East Richmond Road Landfill & Convenience Center

Recycling Center in Richmond, Virginia

📍 3800 E Richmond Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
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About This Location

The East Richmond Road Convenience Center at 3800 E Richmond Rd serves City of Richmond residents dropping off recyclables, managed through the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA). It takes cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, food and beverage cartons, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles, jugs and tubs. Use is limited to city residents, and materials must be clean and free of food waste.

What East Richmond Road Landfill & Convenience Center Accepts

✓ Cardboard (Flattened; clean and free of food waste)
✓ Mixed paper
✓ Aluminum and steel cans
✓ Food and beverage cartons
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags and bagged recyclables
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Food-contaminated items (e.g. greasy pizza boxes)
✕ Sheets or balls of aluminum foil
✕ Shredded paper
✕ Hoses or cords

Recyclables must be clean and free of food waste. Plastic bags, bagged recyclables, Styrofoam, foil sheets/balls, shredded paper, and hoses or cords are not accepted.

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Limited to City of Richmond residents. Materials must be clean and free of food waste.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I drop off at the East Richmond Road Convenience Center?

Cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, food and beverage cartons, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles, jugs and tubs. Items must be clean and free of food waste.

Who can use this center?

It is for City of Richmond residents only.

Can I recycle plastic bags or Styrofoam here?

No. Plastic bags, bagged recyclables and Styrofoam are not accepted, along with shredded paper, foil sheets or balls, and hoses or cords.

What are the hours?

Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and closed Sundays and holidays.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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Address
3800 E Richmond Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
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Website
cvwma.com
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City / State
Richmond, Virginia

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Friday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM-2 PM
Sunday Closed

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