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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Chesterfield County

The convenience centers take motor oil, antifreeze, kerosene, diesel, and gasoline (poured from approved gas cans, which you keep), up to 10 gallons each, free. Paint thinner, pesticides, pool chemicals, oil-based paint, and other household chemicals go to the county’s free collection events.

One of two places in Chesterfield County that take household hazardous waste. The rest are listed below.

Northern Area Convenience Center

Chesterfield County residents; bring ID

Hours
Monday to Sunday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

3200 Warbro Road, Midlothian, VA 23112

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Chesterfield County Waste and Resource Recovery at 804-748-1297.

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

Sources: Chesterfield County: Convenience centers; Chesterfield County: Northern Area Convenience Center

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Chesterfield County residents only; no contractor chemicals.
  • Bring things in their original, labeled containers with lids on. No propane tanks over 20 pounds, fire extinguishers, ammunition, fireworks, or cooking oil.

Other places that take household hazardous waste

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

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