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Recycling Centers in Richmond, VA

11 of the 63 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Richmond are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Four Season Recycling

    1320 Valley Rd, Richmond, VA 23222

    Buys scrap metal
  2. Nott Recycling

    5317 Old Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23224

    Buys scrap metal
  3. Richmond Recycling Inc

    2500 Decatur St, Richmond, VA 23224

    Buys scrap metal
  4. Recycling Management Resources - Richmond

    7400 Impala Dr, Richmond, VA 23228

    Buys scrap metal
  5. Gillies Creek Industrial Recycling

    4200 Masonic Ln, Richmond, VA 23223

    MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:00am – 5:00pm

  6. Bee Green Recycling

    3609 Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223

  7. Advanced Technology Recycling Richmond

    11625 Busy St, Richmond, VA 23236-4059

  8. Computer & Telecom Recycling Service

    4238 Oakleys Ct, Richmond, VA 23223

  9. River City Recycling

    1104 Gordon Ave, Richmond, VA 23224-6912

  10. Recycling Worx Llc

    5008 Byrd Industrial Dr, Richmond, VA 23231-4530

  11. River City Recycling LLC

    1207 School St, Richmond, VA 23220

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.