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Charlottesville, VA… July 22, 2026… The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) will celebrate the completion of its new Recycling Baling Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 23, at 9:00 a.m. at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
The new facility represents a significant investment in the region’s recycling infrastructure and will improve the Authority’s ability to process recyclable materials.
The new 16,800-square-foot facility will receive and bale a wide range of recyclable materials, including mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, plastic film, #1 plastics, and #2 plastics.
Once baled, these materials will be shipped to manufacturers where they can be transformed into new products, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Previously, RSWA’s recycling baling operations were housed at an undersized leased facility. Relocating those operations to the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center creates a more efficient workflow and provides the capacity necessary to meet the region’s growing recycling demands.
The new building features 11 loading docks that allow tractor-trailers to be staged efficiently, while at-grade loading enables forklifts to safely and effectively load finished bales for transport. The new facility positions the Authority to continue providing reliable recycling services for years to come.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will include remarks from RSWA leadership and an opportunity for attendees to tour the new facility.