Please note that only certain items will be accepted each weekend and that commercial participation is prohibited. Advance registration is not required for any of the events.
Residents can drop off their unwanted items at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. Upon entering the facility, visitors should turn right and follow the signs to the special collections zone.
The initiative kicks off this Friday, with RSWA’s household hazardous waste collection.
April 17 & 18
Household Hazardous Waste
For two days, individuals can drop off their household hazardous waste free of charge. The collection event takes place on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, from 9 AM to 3 PM.
The free event welcomes paints, petroleum products, household cleaners, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent lights, acids, adhesives, antifreeze, stains, paint thinners, spray paint, inkjet cartridges, photographic chemicals, mercury thermometers, driveway sealers, pool chemicals, resins, thermostats, and much more! For a comprehensive list, please visit https://rivannasolidwaste.org/accepted-items/#hazardous-waste.
Can’t make the event? Latex paints, oil-based paints, motor oil, and antifreeze are accepted daily at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
April 25
Furniture & Mattresses
On Saturday, April 25, residents can drop off their unwanted furniture and mattresses from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The free event accepts recliners, sofas, loveseats, tables, chairs, bed frames, dressers, entertainment centers, mattresses, nightstands, coffee tables, and more!
May 2
Appliances
On Saturday, May 2, residents can drop off their unwanted appliances from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The free event accepts refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, kitchen stoves, furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, heat pumps, microwaves, and toasters.
May 9
Tires
On Saturday, May 9, residents can drop off their unwanted tires from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The free event welcomes consumer-bought tires originally installed on passenger cars, pickup trucks, minivans, motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, lawnmowers, go-carts, and handcarts.
Participating households may bring up to twelve tires.
Tires do not have to be removed from their rims. Unfortunately, commercial truck tires will not be accepted.
After dropping off unwanted items, why not pick up some FREE mulch?
Over 2,000 tons available!
Trees, shrubs, and brush brought to the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center are ground into high-quality mulch free of artificial dyes. RSWA is encouraging participants in the Free Disposal Days to also pick up some mulch on their way out. Not only does it look good in flowerbeds, but it also helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and prevents soil erosion.
Visitors wanting small quantities are encouraged to bring their own shovels, buckets, tubs, baskets, or bags for loading. Those planning to fill pickup truck beds or trailers can receive assistance from ISWRC staff, who will load the mulch using powered equipment.
To get free mulch, please weigh in at the scales after dropping off your unwanted items. Friendly scale house staff will provide directions for mulch pickup. Read more about our mulch program in our previous press release.