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Henrico County, VA Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Code section
Henrico County Code § 17-25
Legal disposal sites
County disposal areas / permitted landfill
County areas
Springfield Rd; Charles City Rd
State law
Va. Code § 10.1-1414 (litter)
Report
(804) 501-4757 / henrico.us/build

Summary

Henrico County Code § 17-25 makes it unlawful to dispose of refuse or litter anywhere in the county except a county household refuse disposal area or a permitted private sanitary landfill. Dumping and littering also violate state law.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Henrico County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

It is unlawful for any person to dispose of refuse or litter within the county other than in a county household refuse disposal area or in a privately operated sanitary landfill permitted under chapter 24 or other provisions of law.

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Full Breakdown

Henrico County Code § 17-25 states it is unlawful for any person to dispose of refuse or litter within the county other than in a county household refuse disposal area or in a privately operated sanitary landfill permitted under Chapter 24 or other law; the section exempts single-family residents and family farms disposing of their own garbage if they've paid the applicable service charges. The county's two household refuse disposal areas are Springfield Road and Charles City Road (§ 17-1). Related provisions bar depositing refuse on highways or private property (§ 22-39) and putting glass or hazardous material on streets (§ 22-38). Statewide, Virginia's litter law (Va. Code § 10.1-1414 et seq.) and highway-dumping statutes reinforce the county rule.

Violations & Fines

Unlawful disposal is prosecuted under § 17-25 with state littering penalties (Va. Code §§ 10.1-1414, 33.2-802) and, where refuse accumulates on property, as a Class 4 misdemeanor under § 10-100. Convicted violators typically also pay removal/cleanup costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I legally dump trash in Henrico County?
Only at a county household refuse disposal area (Springfield Road or Charles City Road) or a permitted private sanitary landfill. § 17-25 makes disposal anywhere else unlawful.
What happens if someone dumps trash on my property in Henrico?
Report it to Community Maintenance at (804) 501-4757 or henrico.us/build. Illegal dumping violates § 17-25 and state litter law, and accumulated refuse is enforced under § 10-100.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Henrico County

Bulk Item DisposalFew RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Quiet HoursSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsBin Placement RulesSome RestrictionsRecycling RequirementsSome RestrictionsPickup Rules & SchedulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Aircraft NoiseFew RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Leaf Blower RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome Restrictions

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