There are many opportunities to reduce, reuse and recycle in Virginia Beach and beyond! Check out Earth911’s recycling search to see a list of locations and businesses that participate in alternative recycling and what types of materials they accept.

Battery Recycling

Lithium ion (Li-On), rechargeable batteries, and nickel-cadmium batteries (Ni-Cd or NiCad) batteries cannot go in the trash and must be properly disposed of. The Landfill and Resource Recovery Center does accept these types of batteries.

Please dispose of alkaline batteries in your trash. Alkaline Batteries no longer contain mercury and are composed primarily of common metals like steel, zinc, and manganese which do not pose a health or environmental risk during normal use or disposal. The City does not accept alkaline batteries for recycling.

Electronics Recycling (E-Cycling)

Before donating or recycling, make sure to delete all personal information from your electronics and remove any batteries as they may need to be recycled separately. The Landfill and Resource Recovery Center does accept electronics for e-cycling (with the exception of anything with a cathode-ray tube (CRT)).

Check with the manufacturers or local retailers to see if they offer electronic recycling. Some will direct you to drop-off locations and others may offer to provide you with a postage paid shipping label to send it to a recycler.

Check the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) site for more information on electronics donation and recycling.

Plastic Film Recycling

Grocery bags, bread bags, case overwrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ice bags, wood pellet bags, re-sealable bags, produce bags, bubble wrap, salt bags, and cereal bags that are dry and free of food residue can be recycled at participating retailers and grocery stores!

Donation Centers in Virginia Beach

Donate gently used clothing, household items, and electronics to keep them out of the landfill and give them a second life.

Disclaimer: The sites referenced on this page are listed for informational purposes only. The City of Virginia Beach does not endorse any of these entities or their services.

Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) Thrift Stores:

• Thrift store locations
• Donation pick-up information
• Donation guidelines

Disabled American Veterans Thrift Stores (DAV)

• Ways to donate
• Thrift store locations

Goodwill

• Personal donation information
• Thrift store and donation drop-off locations

Salvation Army

• Thrift store locator, vehicle donation and drop-off and pick-up locations

Samaritan House

• Donation information

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

The City’s Landfill and Resource Recovery Center offers residents a free and convenient way to safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW).

Metal Recycling

The City’s Landfill and Resource Recovery Center offers residents a free and convenient way to safely dispose of scrap metals.

Hampton Roads Recovery Center Landfill (HRRC)

Located next to the City’s Landfill and Resource Recovery Center and specializing in the landfilling of construction and demolition debris, HRRC may be a great option for commercial businesses, construction companies, or residents who do not receive City provided waste services or have materials the City cannot dispose of.

Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA)

SPSA has multiple transfer stations in Hampton Roads and owns the regional landfill and offers limited residential waste disposal to residents of their service areas.