The Solid Waste Management/Landfill office manages the collection
and transporting of household waste & recyclables and oversees the operation of the
seven solid waste recycling centers that serve Charlotte County citizens.
The Solid Waste Department administers the Solid Waste Ordinance, in
conjunction with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental
Protection Agency regulations relating to solid waste issues. For additional
information please call the Charlotte County Administrator's Office at (434)
542-5117.
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Recycling Center Locations: |
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Recyclable Materials Accepted at Recycling Centers: |
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- Newspapers
- Shredded Paper (bag separately)
- Glass (rinse, remove lids & caps, labels can be left on)
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Scrap Metal and Aluminum
- Clothing and Shoes for
Green Earth
Recycling
- Electronics*
- Tires
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*Large quantities of electronics & heavier
items (big screen televisions
and older tube televisions) must be brought to the
collection trailer at the Charlotte
Court House Recycling Center. |
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| Co-mingled Recycling: |
Co-mingled recycling is accepted
only at the Charlotte Court
House recycling center at this time.
Co-mingled recycling involves the collection of multiple types
of recyclable materials in a single container. Collected
co-mingled recyclables are sent to a processing plant were they are
separated and prepared for resale. For more information
regarding co-mingled recycling see our program
information sheet or call the
County Administrator's Office at (434) 542-5117. |
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| Other Recycling Opportunities: |
Gently used clothing, toys, and household items can be delivered to:
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Prohibited Items: |
- Hazardous materials including paint & oil
- Sheet-rock, shingles and other building materials
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To learn where to safely dispose of
prohibited
materials and to find out more about recycling, conservation, & good
stewardship visit:
earth911.org
ourearth.org
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