Recycling Locations
Residentially generated fryer oil is collected through the local Household Hazardous Waste or Household Chemical Collection program. Vegetable and peanut oils are not hazardous waste. But they are liquids and should not be discarded in volume with solid waste.
Large quantities of household fats, oils or grease accumulated from cooking, frying and general food preparation purposes can be recycled at the locations listed below. Most locations require a minimum of five gallons collected. Smaller quantities can be bagged and disposed of with the regular household waste.
Gloucester County Collections:
Twice a year, Gloucester hosts a Household Harmful Waste Collection to rid homes of these hazardous materials. On the third Saturday in April, the Household Harmful Waste Collection is held at the Middle Peninsula Landfill & Recycling Center (Adner - Glenns; entrance on Route 17), located at 3714 Waste Management Way. In October, the collection is held on the third Saturday at the Hayes Convenience Center at 7599 Guinea Road.Dates and times are advertised in local newspapers and The Beehive. For more information call the Clean Community Office: (804) 693-5370.
Newport News Collection:
The City of Newport News Public Works Department hosts quarterly Household Chemical Collection (HCC) events. Collection time is from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m
For more information on the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Program, call 757-269-2850 or 757-269-2873.
James City County Convenience Centers:
Jolly Pond Road - 1204 Jolly Pond Road - 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. Other recyclables taken at Jolly Pond Road are kitchen grease, waste motor oil and antifreeze, tires*, propane tanks*, scrap metal (including appliances), and brush*. (*coupons required). When using this facility, residents are urged to allow ample time to unload vehicles prior to the 5:00 p.m. closing.
Tewning Road - 107 Tewning Road - Monday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Tuesday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed - Sunday. Waste motor oil, antifreeze, and kitchen grease accepted.
Toano Convenience Center - 185 Industrial Boulevard (Hankins Industrial Park) - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., seven days a week. Other recyclables taken at the Toano Convenience Center are tires (coupons required), automobile batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, metal appliances, and kitchen grease.
The Convenience Centers are closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. On July 4, the Jolly Pond Convenience Center will be open from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and all other centers will be closed. On Christmas Eve, all centers will close at noon.
SPSA Facility Locations:
SPSA operates eight household hazardous waste collection facilities throughout Hampton Roads. These facilities are open on designated days so residents may bring products such as paint and pesticides to be disposed of safely, free of charge. Limit disposal to five gallons of liquid or 75 pounds of solid waste per visit.
| Chesapeake Transfer Station 901 Hollowell Lane Chesapeake, VA 23320 Open third Saturday and first Wednesday monthly 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
Franklin Transfer Station 30521 General Thomas Highway Franklin, VA 23851 Open last Thursday monthly 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
Isle of Wight Transfer Station 13191 Four Square Road Smithfield, VA 23430 Open third Friday monthly 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| ---------------------------------------------- Landstown Transfer Station 1825 Concert Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Open second Saturday monthly 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
---------------------------------------------- Norfolk Transfer Station 3136 Woodland Avenue Norfolk VA 23504 Open first Saturday and fourth Wednesday monthly 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
---------------------------------------------- Refuse Derived Fuel Plant 4 Victory Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23702 Open last Saturday and second Wednesday monthly 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| ---------------------------------------------- Regional Landfill 1 Bob Foeller Drive Suffolk, VA 23434 Open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
---------------------------------------------- Virginia Beach Landfill II 1991 Jake Sears Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
For more information, call the 24-hour information line at (757) 424-4297.
VPPSA Collection Locations:
VPPSA operates three Household Chemical Collection sites for the residents of Hampton, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and York and James City Counties. Residents are notified through a flyer placed in their recycling bins quarterly of the schedules and in the local newspapers. For more information call: (757) 259-9850 and speak with the Household Chemical Coordinator today!
| Williamsburg/James City County JCSA Staff Parking Lot Tewning Road (Off Ironbound Road) Open 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
York County County Drive, Yorktown (off Goodwin Neck Road) Open 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
| ---------------------------------------------- Hampton Public Works Operations Complex 419 N. Armistead Avenue Open 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
---------------------------------------------- Poquoson Poquoson Municipal Building Municipal Drive Open 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon |