Please do not drop off material when the facility is closed.
Only dispose of items in the correct, designated bin or container.
Do not leave unaccepted items on the ground, outside of bins, or at any other location at the facility.
Styrofoam is NOT accepted at any recycling location.
What can I bring to the McIntire Recycling Center, Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, and Southern Albemarle Convenience Center.
The McIntire Road Recycling Center and the Southern Albemarle Convenience Center accept various items for recycling. Bins are set up for specific items. If you have questions about where to deposit something, there are recycling attendants available who will be happy to assist you. Or call us at (434) 977-2976.
Please click the images below for a list of items accepted and not accepted in each bin.
Plastic Films
Aluminum Beverage Cans
Newsprint
Mixed Metals
Office Paper
Glass
#1 Plastic Containers
#2 Plastic Containers
Mixed Paper
Corrugated Cardboard
What can I also bring to the McIntire Recycling Center.
- Compostable Food Waste
- Oyster Shells
- Used Cooking Oil
What can I also bring to the Ivy Convenience Center.
- Motor Oil
- Antifreeze
- Compostable Food Waste
- Tag-a-bag
- Paint, in original can: Latex and Oil-Based Paints, 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, Quarter Gallon Containers (paint is collected, but not recycled).
Household Hazardous and Bulky Waste
HHW and Bulky Waste is only collected at the Ivy Material Utilization Center on specific dates in the spring and fall. Please see the Household Hazardous Waste page for upcoming dates, details, and restrictions.
For more recycling information, please read our Recycling FAQs
