How to get rid of household hazardous waste in the City of Newport News
Newport News collects household hazardous waste from residents four weeks a year at the Recovery Operations Center, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the last of 2026 runs Dec. 7–12. Bring things in their original, labeled containers.
Recovery Operations Center
Newport News residents with proof of residency
| Monday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- Closed on city holidays; the city doesn’t list which.
520 Atkinson Blvd., Newport News, VA
About a mile north of Denbigh Boulevard
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- 75 pounds of solids and 5 gallons of liquids per event
- Residency
- Newport News residents with proof of residency.
- Not taken: asbestos, unknown materials, PCBs, business or medical waste, explosives, compressed gas cylinders, and mercury.
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.
Household hazardous waste in other counties and cities
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