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Salem 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.

1271 Indiana Street, Salem, VA 24153

In the City of Salem

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

Run by Roanoke Valley Resource Authority.

What it takes

The Tinker Creek Transfer Station takes some household hazardous waste.

Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.

Roanoke County rules

  • Residents of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, and Vinton get 12 free trips a year (July 1 to June 30) to the RVRA transfer stations, for household waste under 500 pounds in a pickup of 1 ton or less with a Virginia license; a pickup with a trailer counts as 2 or 3 trips. Uncovered loads pay $25, and waste outside the rules costs $71.50 a ton ($17.88 minimum).
  • Rental trucks and other exceptions need a waiver from Roanoke County first: call 540-387-6225.
  • Roanoke County’s recycling drop-off trailers, at Glade Creek, Glenvar, Hollins, and other sites and at the Tinker Creek station, take mixed paper, cardboard, aluminum, and #1 and #2 plastics.

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