Facilities and Services
We have multiple facilities throughout the community, including the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, the McIntire Recycling Center, the Southern Albemarle Convenience Center and the Papersort Facility on Meade Avenue.
RSWA is jointly funded by jointly funded by the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the University of Virginia and provides services according to the City and County budget allocations.
Our History
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) was created in 1990 by the City and County to assume operation of the existing Ivy Landfill, which later closed in 2001.
Since the landfill closure, RSWA has successfully developed and implemented a remediation program for groundwater surrounding the landfill site, remedying the results of landfill practices from the 1960s through the 1980s that did not meet today’s standards.
RSWA has also expanded its disposal programs over the years to include recycling, composting, mulching of yard waste, and special collections, to include household hazardous waste and eWaste.
Sustainability
Don’t Chuck That Shuck!
Help restore the Chesapeake Bay! The McIntire Recycling Center is a designated collection site for oyster shells in our community.
Whether from homes or restaurants, collected shells are seeded with spat and returned to the Bay through the Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program at VCU’s Rice Rivers Center. Together, we can support oyster habitat restoration and protect this vital ecosystem.
Leadership, Financials, and Public Proposals
Learn about RSWA’s leadership and commitment to transparency. Explore our board of directors, financial information, current rates and fees, and procurement opportunities.
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RSWA Board of Directors
Michael Gaffney, RWSA Chair; Appointed
Jeff Richardson,
County Executive of Albemarle County; RWSA Vice-Chair; Ex-Officio
Sam Sanders,
City Manager of the City of Charlottesville; RWSA Secretary-Treasurer; Ex-Officio
Jim Andrews,
Chair, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors; Ex-Officio
Brian Pinkston,
Vice-Mayor of the City of Charlottesville; Ex-Officio
Jeffrey Dumars,
Director of Facilities and Environmental Services of Albemarle County; Ex-Officio
Steven Hicks,
Director of Public Works Department of the City of Charlottesville; Ex-Officio
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of RSWA
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Rivanna Administration Building (2nd Floor Conference Room), 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Board Meeting Zoom Link: RSWA 07/22/2025 Board Meeting Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91049678869
Participation will include the opportunity to comment on those matters not listed for Public Hearing on the Agenda.
CURRENT RSWA AGENDA, which includes links to pertinent documents. Posted the week prior to the Board Meeting.
CURRENT RSWA BOARD PACKET, posted the week prior to the Board Meeting.
View our events page to see our upcoming meetings.
2025 RSWA – Schedule with Meeting Recording
November 18, 2025
September 23, 2025
July 22, 2025
May 27, 2025 Meeting Recording
March 25, 2025 Meeting Recording
January 28, 2025 Meeting Recording
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2024 RSWA – Schedule with Meeting Recording
November 19, 2024 Meeting Recording
September 24, 2024 Meeting Recording
July 23, 2024 Meeting Recording
May 28, 2024 Meeting Recording
March 26, 2024 Meeting Recording
January 23, 2024 Meeting Recording
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2023 RSWA – Schedule with Meeting Recordings
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Meeting Recording
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 (Virtual via Zoom) Meeting Recording
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Meeting Recording
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Meeting Recording
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 (Virtual via Zoom) Meeting Recording
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Meeting Recording
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2022 RSWA – Schedule with Meeting Recordings
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Meeting Recording
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Meeting Recording
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Meeting Recording
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Meeting Recording
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Meeting Recording
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Meeting Recording
You can find the RSWA 2020-2025 Board Packages here.
You can find the RSWA 2020-2025 Board Minutes here.
Financials & Rates
Budget
Adopted Budget FY 2025-2026 Posted: 7/3/2025
Financial Report
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY 2024 Posted: 11/25/2024
For complete information about disposal rates at the Ivy SWRC, click here.
RSWA Proposals & Procurement
For further information on any bids, please call 434-977-2970 x 127. The Rivanna Authorities reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in the bids.
None at this time.
None at this time.
- Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) of 2002
- For review and approval of projects using this procurement method: Purchasing Manual
- General Purchase Order Provisions
None at this time.
RSWA Facts & Figures
We provide recycling and solid waste services to City and County residents.
Founded
1990
Landfill Closed
2001
Encore Shop Opened
1998
Employees
28
Population Served
~159,000
Materials Recycled
9,586 TONS per year
Paper & Cardboard
1,506 TONS
Plastic
121 TONS
Compostable Food Waste
110 TONS
Vegetative Yard Waste
8,672 TONS
Glass
379 TONS
Tires
207 TONS
Metal
112 TONS
Facts are current as of September 2024
Rivanna Authorities
Learn more about the strategic plan uniting both Rivanna Solid Waste and Rivanna Sewer & Water.
Rivanna Water & Sewer
Stay up to date on our community water supply plans and upcoming construction projects to fortify our resources.