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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Albemarle County

The Ivy center takes paint, motor oil, and antifreeze any day it’s open. Other household hazardous waste goes to the authority’s free collection days at Ivy each fall, for residents of Albemarle County, Charlottesville, and Scottsville.

Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center

Open to all; cross the scales first

Hours
Monday to Saturday7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Bagged trash with $2 tag-a-bag stickers and recycling go to the convenience area below the scale house.

4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Get directionsCall the center: 434-977-2970

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources: Rivanna Solid Waste Authority: Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center; Rivanna Solid Waste Authority: Our facilities

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Open to all; cross the scales first.
  • Radioactive waste, medical waste, explosives, and ammunition aren’t taken at any time.

Virginia’s collection days

One-day drop-offs that counties and cities hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:

  • Sat Nov. 7Spotsylvania CountyChancellor Convenience Center, Fredericksburg8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sat Nov. 14Chesterfield CountyChesterfield County Fairgrounds, North Chesterfield9 a.m. to noon
  • Sat Nov. 14Loudoun CountyClaude Moore Park, Sterling8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

All Virginia collection days

From each county’s own page.

Household hazardous waste in other counties and cities

Sources: Rivanna Solid Waste Authority: Accepted items; Rivanna Solid Waste Authority: Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center

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