Household Hazardous Waste

Residential trash and recycling carts are temporarily out of stock. An update will be posted here once carts are available.
In the meantime, residents may bring household trash and recyclable materials directly to the Landfill & Resource Recovery Center.
Proof of Virginia Beach residency is required. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we replenish our inventory.

Landfill & Resource Recovery Center

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When You Arrive

Please advise gate attendant if you are dropping off items for the Resource Recovery Center or Household Hazardous Waste to be directed to the correct location.

The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility is part of the Resource Recovery Center at the Landfill and provides safe and free disposal of HHW generated from the primary residences of Virginia Beach residents.

Disposal of HHW is limited to five gallons of liquid or 75 pounds of solid waste per visit.

Visitors to the Landfill and Resource Recovery Center are expected to abide by documented policies including proof of residency, restrictions on vehicle type, and trailers. Please see the Policies & City Code Section for more information

Trash & Recycling