Recycling Centers in South Boston, VA
Find drop-off recycling locations in South Boston, Virginia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
South Boston 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 South Boston: A Local Guide
South Boston, the county seat of Halifax County in southside Virginia, has two recycling facilities serving residents and businesses: a free, county-run public drop-off center and a commercial scrap-metal buying yard operated by one of the Americas' largest steel producers.
The South Boston Recycling & Collection Center, operated by Halifax County Public Works at 2412 Younger Ave, is open to the public every day of the week from 7 AM to 8 PM — no appointment or ID required. It accepts co-mingled (single-stream) recyclables including cardboard, mixed paper, and metals (aluminum and tin cans, copper, brass, wire); an on-site attendant is present to direct visitors. Recyclables are hauled to Elite Recycling in Brookneal, VA for processing. Note that glass is explicitly prohibited from the recycling containers, and items must be placed loose — no plastic bags. The site also has four 40-yard trash compactors for household waste and roll-off containers for bulk items.
Gerdau Metals Recycling - South Boston at 2171 Bill Tuck Hwy is a commercial scrap-metal buying and processing yard operated by Gerdau, a global steelmaker. It buys ferrous scrap (steel and iron) and non-ferrous metals including aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel, paying market-based prices that fluctuate with commodity rates. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM only — no weekends. This is not a municipal drop-off facility; it does not accept household recyclables such as paper, glass, or plastics. Virginia law requires sellers to present government-issued photo ID for many scrap transactions; call (434) 517-0715 to confirm load requirements before your visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in South Boston
Is the South Boston Recycling & Collection Center open on weekends?
Yes. The Halifax County–run center at 2412 Younger Ave is open seven days a week, Monday through Sunday, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. No appointment is needed.
Does the South Boston collection center accept glass?
No. Halifax County VA explicitly prohibits glass in all co-mingled recycling containers at this and all other county collection sites. Do not place glass in the recycling bins.
Where can I sell scrap metal in South Boston, VA?
Gerdau Metals Recycling at 2171 Bill Tuck Hwy buys ferrous scrap (steel, iron) and non-ferrous metals including aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel. The yard is open Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–3:45 PM. Call (434) 517-0715 for current pricing and to confirm requirements before arriving.
What recyclables are accepted at the Halifax County collection center in South Boston?
The center accepts co-mingled recyclables including corrugated cardboard, mixed paper (newspapers, magazines, junk mail), and metals (aluminum cans, tin cans, copper, brass, wire). All items must be clean, dry, and placed loose — no plastic bags. Glass is not accepted.