Fall e-waste registration is now open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Residents of Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the Town of Scottsville are invited to dispose of their unwanted electronic devices on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free biannual event welcomes cell phones, tablets, computers, Plasma/LCD/LED screens, DVD players, VCRs, camcorders, stereos, printers, scanners, corded and cordless telephones, gaming systems, fax machines, adding machines, calculators, charging cables, and digital cameras.
Advance registration is required. Interested community members are encouraged to visit Rivanna Solid Waste Authority’s webpage to sign up: https://rivannasolidwaste.org/event/special-collection-day-e-waste-2/
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Special notes
- Space is limited to the first 488 households that register.
- Each registered household can dispose of up to 10 items.
- A maximum of two CRT displays are allowed per household (cathode ray tube-style televisions or computer monitors). CRTs count toward the 10-item limit.
- Only open to Albemarle County, City of Charlottesville, and Town of Scottsville residents.
- Commercial participation is prohibited.
The special collection will take place at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. Registered households must bring their registration ticket to the event.
Responsible disposal
After collecting, the e-waste is transported offsite by a contracted vendor. Devices are broken down into their respective components and material groups. Focus Materials; those that include mercury, CRT glass, and lead solder are isolated, removed, and processed to prevent further environmental contamination. All other materials are shipped to downstream recyclers. These recyclers convert usable materials (plastic, glass, and metals) into marketable commodities.
Prior e-waste event
The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority held its last E-Waste Collection Day on April 11, 2026. Approximately 23,800 pounds of old and broken electronic devices were collected.
Did you know?
The Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center accepts lithium batteries, latex paints, oil-based paints, motor oil, and antifreeze for free, Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lithium batteries, motor oil, and antifreeze are collected at the Convenience Center. Paint is collected at the Transfer Station.
Upcoming free collection days
This event is one of five upcoming free disposal days planned during the months of September and October. All five events are intended for residents only. More information about the events can be found on Rivanna Solid Waste Authority’s website at https://rivannasolidwaste.org/accepted-items/#special-collections.
On September 18 and 19, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event welcomes paints, petroleum products, household cleaners, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent tubes, acids, adhesives, antifreeze, stains, paint thinners, spray paint, inkjet cartridges, photographic chemicals, mercury thermometers, driveway sealers, pool chemicals, resins, thermostats, and much more. Advance registration is not required for this event. Residents can drop off their items at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.
On September 26, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will host a Furniture & Mattress Collection Day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free semiannual event accepts recliners, sofas, loveseats, tables, chairs, bed frames, dressers, entertainment centers, mattresses, nightstands, coffee tables, and more. Advance registration is not required for this event. Residents can drop off their furniture at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.
On October 3, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will host an Appliance Collection Day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event accepts refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, kitchen stoves, furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, heat pumps, microwaves, and toasters. Advance registration is not required for this event. Residents can drop off their appliances at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.
On October 10, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will host a Tire Collection Day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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. Commercial truck tires and tractor tires will not be accepted. Advance registration is not required for this event. Residents can drop off their tires at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.
The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority & Solid Waste Authority’s mission is to serve the Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA communities by providing high-quality water and wastewater treatment, refuse, and recycling services in a financially responsible and sustainable manner.
The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority oversees three recycling and disposal centers in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Residents are encouraged to use these facilities as they are needed.
The Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center is located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. The facility accepts municipal solid waste from private citizens and collection vehicles servicing Charlottesville and Albemarle. Accepted wastes include construction debris, demolition debris, bagged trash (Tag-a-Bag), grindable vegetative materials, clean fill materials, tires, appliances, large bulk items, and paint. Accepted recyclables include plastic films, aluminum beverage cans, newsprint, mixed metals, office paper, glass, #1 plastic containers, #2 plastic containers, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, antifreeze, motor oil, and compostable food waste. Regular business hours are Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please visit Rivanna Solid Waste Authority’s service fees webpage for a current list of dumping fees. Tag-a-Bag stickers can be purchased by mail and at the scales.
The McIntire Recycling Center is located at 611 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902. The facility accepts recyclable materials. Accepted materials include aluminum beverage cans, corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, plastic films, #1 plastic containers, #2 plastic containers, office paper, glass, newsprint, mixed metals, compostable food waste, oyster shells, pizza boxes, and used cooking oil. Regular business hours are Wednesday through Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. beginning March 9, 2026). The facility is closed on Tuesdays.
The Southern Albemarle Convenience Center is located at 6269 Esmont Road, Keene, VA 22946. The facility accepts recyclable materials and bagged trash (Tag-a-Bag). Accepted materials include plastic films, aluminum beverage cans, newsprint, mixed metals, office paper, glass, #1 plastic containers, #2 plastic containers, mixed paper, and corrugated cardboard. Tag-a-Bag stickers can be purchased by mail, at Green Mountain Country Store, 5977 Scottsville Road, Scottsville, VA, and at Brown’s Market, 2724 Irish Road, Esmont, VA. Regular business hours are Friday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The facility is closed on Thursdays.
