How to get rid of household hazardous waste in the City of Richmond
Take it to the East Richmond Road Convenience Center. There’s no fee.
East Richmond Road Convenience Center
Richmond residents only, with ID; household trash, limited bulk, and hazardous waste, free
| Monday to Friday | 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- Closed on holidays; the city doesn’t list which.
3800 East Richmond Road, Richmond, VA
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Richmond residents only; no business waste.
- Not taken: fire extinguishers, asbestos, road flares, herbicides, pesticides, explosives, and radioactive or infectious materials.
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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