Chesterfield County, VA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Centers
- Northern (Midlothian), Southern (Chester)
- Hours
- 7 days, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Pickup-truck load
- $9 residential trash
- Freon appliance fee
- $15 each
- Tire limit
- 5 tires, $2-$5 each
Summary
Drop off bulky items at Chesterfield's two convenience centers, open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fees apply: $9 per pickup-truck load of residential trash, plus item fees like $15 for Freon appliances and $9 for mattresses.
[Convenience centers are] open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.... Residential trash (one pickup truck): $9... Appliances with Freon: $15 fee per item... Tires: limit of 5 tires.
Full Breakdown
Chesterfield operates the Northern Area Convenience Center (3200 Warbro Road, Midlothian) and Southern Area Convenience Center (6700 Landfill Drive, Chester) for residents to dispose of bulk and household waste; both are open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and require proof of county residency. A single pickup-truck load of residential trash is $9. Item-specific fees include $15 per Freon appliance (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners), $10 per non-Freon appliance, $9 per mattress (limit three sets/household/year), $9 per lawnmower or TV, and $2-$5 per tire (limit five). Payment is by credit/debit card or cash.
Violations & Fines
Dumping bulk items on roadsides or others' property instead of a proper facility violates VA anti-dumping law (§ 33.2-802), a misdemeanor with fines up to $2,500.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I take a mattress or old couch?
Do I need to prove residency?
Sources & Official References
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