Virginia
Recycling drop-off
Charlottesville recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Rivanna McIntire Recycling Center.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Open to the public. Recycling only; no trash.
Hours
- Winter (Nov 2, 2026-Mar 14, 2027): Wednesday-Monday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Summer (Mar 15-Nov 7, 2027): Wednesday-Monday 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Closed Tuesday.
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 |
|---|---|
| Recycling | No fee listed |
Hazardous waste
Not accepted here. Motor oil and antifreeze go to the Ivy Convenience Center.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day (May 25, 2026), Independence Day, Labor Day (Sept 7, 2026), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26, 2026) and Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2026).
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted: aluminum beverage cans, corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, plastic film, #1, #2 and #5 plastics, glass, mixed metals, compostable household food waste (in compostable bags; free 3-gallon bags on site), oyster shells, pizza boxes (in the cardboard container), used cooking oil (300-gallon container by the entrance).
- No yard waste, commercial food waste or Styrofoam.
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.