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

Take it to the Landfill & Resource Recovery Center. There’s no fee. Limit: under 4 feet long and 6 inches across; split bigger pieces lengthwise to 18 inches.

Landfill & Resource Recovery Center

Virginia Beach residents only, with proof of residency; residential vehicles only

Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday to Saturday7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Trailers must be under 10 feet, with no dump bed, and can’t carry brush.

1989 Jake Sears Road, Virginia Beach, VA

Get directionsCall the center: 757-385-4650

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

Sources: City of Virginia Beach: Landfill & Resource Recovery Center; City of Virginia Beach: Waste Management holiday schedule; City of Virginia Beach: Recycling information

Rules for brush and yard waste

Fee
Free
Limit
Under 4 feet long and 6 inches across; split bigger pieces lengthwise to 18 inches
Residency
Virginia Beach residents only, with proof of residency; residential vehicles only.
  • Not in a trailer. No leaves, grass clippings, or stumps; residential yard waste also goes out at the curb.

Brush and yard waste in other counties and cities

Sources: City of Virginia Beach: Resource Recovery Center; City of Virginia Beach: Landfill & Resource Recovery Center

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