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How to get rid of brush and yard waste in the City of Roanoke

Take it to the Tinker Creek Transfer Station or the Salem Transfer Station. Cost: free for residents, within the 12 trips a year. Limit: no stumps or logs over 24 inches across.

One of two places in the City of Roanoke that take brush and yard waste. The rest are listed below.

Tinker Creek Transfer Station

Residents of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, and Vinton: 12 free trips a year

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

1020 Hollins Road NE, Roanoke, VA 24012

Get directionsCall the center: 540-857-5050

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

Sources: Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Facilities; Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Residential disposal; Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Holiday hours, 2026

Rules for brush and yard waste

Fee
Free for residents, within the 12 trips a year
Limit
No stumps or logs over 24 inches across
Residency
Residents of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, and Vinton: 12 free trips a year.

Other places that take brush and yard waste

Brush and yard waste in other counties and cities

Sources: Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Residential disposal policy (effective July 1, 2026); Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Residential disposal

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