Recycling Centers in Yorktown, VA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Yorktown, Virginia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Yorktown, Virginia can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Yorktown: A Local Guide
Yorktown, Virginia — the seat of York County on the Virginia Peninsula — offers residents and area businesses two recycling facilities covering very different material streams: a county-run drop-off center for everyday recyclables, and a commercial scrap metal yard that pays you by weight. Both are open to the general public Monday through Saturday.
The York County Recycling Drop-Off Center (operated under the Beautification Division) at 145 Goodwin Neck Road is free and open to anyone — no residency card required — Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It accepts co-mingled glass bottles, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, aluminum and steel cans, mixed paper and paperboard, corrugated cardboard, used cooking oil, used motor oil, antifreeze, vehicle batteries, scrap metal, and tires ($1.50/tire off rim; $3.00/tire on rim). The Beautification Committee also runs the Trex Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge here, collecting clean, dry plastic bags and film. For hazardous chemicals, paints, and e-waste, the county partners with VPPSA for collection events at a nearby site. Reach York County Waste Management at (757) 890-3780.
Sims Metal – Yorktown at 2116 George Washington Memorial Highway is a full-service scrap metal recycling yard that pays cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The yard accepts all metal types — including appliances (Freon must be removed from refrigerated units), aluminum cans, fencing, gutters, lead-acid car batteries, plumbing scrap, and end-of-life vehicles — and pays by weight on certified scales. A valid government-issued photo ID is required to receive payment; vehicle titles are required for cars under 10 years old. Lithium-ion batteries, tires, and pressurized containers are not accepted. Call (757) 599-4940.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Yorktown
Does the York County drop-off center on Goodwin Neck Rd accept glass and plastic?
Yes. The facility accepts glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, and green) and #1 & #2 plastic bottles and jugs in the co-mingled container. Items must be rinsed and lids removed. Plastic bags, lids, and caps do not go in the co-mix bin — clean plastic bags/film have a separate Trex Recycling Challenge container.
Will Sims Metal in Yorktown pay me for my old appliances or scrap aluminum?
Yes. Sims Metal pays by weight for all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including household appliances, aluminum cans and siding, fencing, and gutters. There is no drop-off fee — they pay you. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID to receive payment.
Where can I recycle used motor oil or antifreeze in Yorktown?
The York County Recycling Drop-Off Center at 145 Goodwin Neck Road accepts used motor oil, used cooking oil, and antifreeze (up to 5 gallons per person per day) at an outdoor station. Drop-off is free and the facility is open Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Does the York County center take electronics or household chemicals?
No. Electronics and household chemicals (paints, solvents, pesticides) are not accepted at the regular drop-off on Goodwin Neck Road. York County partners with VPPSA for Household Chemical Collection and Computer Recycling events held multiple times per year at 105 Service Drive, Yorktown (2026 dates: March 14, May 9, September 12, November 14), 8:00 a.m. to noon.