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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Henrico County

The recycling center at either public use area takes oil-based paint, gasoline, paint thinner, motor oil, antifreeze, and car batteries free, each in its own area; ask the staff where propane tanks and fire extinguishers go.

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

Springfield Road Public Use Area

Henrico County residents; bring a license with a Henrico address

Hours
Monday to Sunday7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Closed when the county closes for bad weather.

10600 Fords Country Lane, Glen Allen, VA 23059

In the West End, next to the closed Springfield Road Landfill

Get directionsCall the center: 804-727-8770

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

Sources: Henrico County: Public use areas for disposal; Henrico County: Springfield Road Public Use Area (West End)

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Henrico County residents; bring a license with a Henrico address.

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

Source: Henrico County: Public use areas for disposal

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