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City of Hampton dump hours

Hampton Roads, on Eastern time

This page covers the City Landfill at Big Bethel and two recycling centers. The VPPSA Compost Facility is run by Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA), not the city. Each one’s posted hours are below, with the rules that apply.

What to do with tires, mattresses, paint, and more

Before you go

  • Bulk trash (furniture, appliances, window air conditioners, mattresses) and bulk limbs (up to 6 inches across and 8 feet long) go out on your regular trash day, from 3 p.m. the day before until 7 a.m. Bag leaves and grass in clear bags, and keep yard waste out of the trash.

Landfills

City Landfill at Big Bethel

Hampton residents’ bulk trash; building materials only with a city building permit

Hours
Monday to Friday7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m. to noon
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

Address not posted. Call ahead.

Recycling centers

Yard Waste Site

Leaves, grass, limbs, and branches from Hampton residents and contractors working in Hampton; no dirt

Hours not posted. Call ahead.

Address not posted. Call ahead.

VPPSA Compost Facility

Yard waste from Hampton, Poquoson, and York County residents; others pay by load

Hours
Monday to Saturday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

145 Goodwin Neck Road, Yorktown, VA 23692

What to do with…

Questions? Hampton 311 Citizen Contact Center answers at 757-727-8311.

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

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