Virginia
Transfer station
Mechanicsville transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Mechanicsville Convenience Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Hanover County residents only, free. Bring ID or vehicle registration; staff may verify residency. No commercial vehicles, U-Hauls or box trucks; businesses must use the Route 301 Transfer Station.
Hours
- Daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household trash, recyclables and listed materials (residents) | No charge |
Hazardous waste
Oil, oil filters, antifreeze, gasoline, automotive fluids and solvents go in the hazardous waste area. Propane tanks up to 20 lbs accepted. Liquid latex paint is not accepted (dry it first); oil-based paint, chlorine and mercury thermometers go to county household hazardous waste events, usually spring and fall.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Call Before You Haul hotline: 804-365-3388.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Also takes grass, unbagged leaves and brush (no bamboo; bamboo goes to the Transfer Station), plus Goodwill donations.
- Source conflict on brush size: the center page says brush up to 4 inches thick and 6 feet long, as much as fits secured in a low-sided pickup, while the county disposal guide says 4 inches or less and no longer than 4 feet. Cut brush to 4 feet to be safe. Larger brush (4 to 12 inches, up to 6 ft) goes to the Transfer Station for a fee.
- Mattresses and box springs are NOT accepted here; take them to the Courthouse or Montpelier center (limit 2 per day).
- Accepted at all six centers: household trash, bulky items (furniture, appliances), recyclables, and automotive fluids. Up to 4 tires up to 32 inches in diameter, in a separate container (check with the attendant).
- Homeowner renovation and repair waste only if it fits in a 55-gallon can or bag. Loose demolition debris must go to the Route 301 Transfer Station for a fee.
- Electronics are not taken at the centers; the county collects them at spring and fall e-waste events. Lawn mowers are accepted in the metal containers once all fluids are drained.
Nearby Virginia towns
- Ashland (Elmont) transfer station
- Beaverdam transfer station
- Belmont (Spotsylvania County) transfer station
- Berkeley (Spotsylvania County) transfer station
- Boykins transfer station
- Bumpass (Louisa County) transfer station
- Bumpass (Louisa County) transfer station
- Chancellor (Spotsylvania County) transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.