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Coolwell Convenience Center

Amherst County residents, free

Hours
Monday to Sunday7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

580 Coolwell Road, Amherst, VA

Get directionsCall the county office: Amherst County Public Works, Solid Waste Division, 434-846-3324

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Amherst County Public Works, Solid Waste Division at 434-846-3324.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 26, 2026.

Sources: Amherst County: Convenience centers; Amherst County: Recycling; Amherst County: County landfill

Run by Amherst County Public Works, Solid Waste Division.

What it takes

Amherst County’s other five convenience centers take the same items. The Amherst County Landfill takes tires, appliances, paint, electronics, brush, used motor oil, batteries, and household hazardous waste.

Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.

Amherst County rules

  • Amherst County residents can bring household trash and bulk waste to the convenience centers for free. Most recycle paper, cans, plastics 1 to 7, and cardboard; Dodds Store takes only metal and cardboard. Glass hasn’t been recycled anywhere in the county since 2019. Pedlar has a reuse shed.

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