The City of Richmond's public drop-off is the East Richmond Road Convenience Center, often shortened to ERRCC, at 3800 East Richmond Road. City residents can bring household trash, limited bulk items, yard waste, tires and household hazardous waste there for free. The city also runs the Southside Transfer Station on North Hopkins Road for bulk items and brush.
Last checked 2026-10-03 against the City of Richmond Department of Public Works trash collection page and CVWMA's City of Richmond page. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm before you go.
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Richmond city drop-offs at a glance
| Operator | City of Richmond Department of Public Works |
| East Richmond Road Convenience Center | 3800 East Richmond Road, Richmond, VA 23223; 804-646-4706 |
| ERRCC hours | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Sun and holidays |
| Southside Transfer Station | 3520 North Hopkins Road; 804-232-8488; Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Cost | Free for city residents |
| Who can use them | City of Richmond residents only, ID checked |
Hours
The East Richmond Road Convenience Center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed Sundays and holidays.
The Southside Transfer Station opens a little earlier on weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the same Saturday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is also closed Sundays and holidays.
Cost and residency
Drop-off is free for City of Richmond residents. Staff verify ID, so bring a valid driver's license, a utility bill or your vehicle registration. Public Works staff are on site to help you unload.
Commercial vehicles are not allowed, and the hazardous waste area will not take material from businesses or from people who live outside city limits. Residents of Henrico should use their county's public use areas instead.
What the East Richmond Road center takes
- Household trash and limited amounts of bulk items
- Yard waste and brush (natural wood only, no plywood or treated lumber), plus grass clippings and leaves
- Small appliances
- Tires without rims, limit four (no off-road or oversized tires)
- Recycling: cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, food and beverage cartons, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles, jugs and tubs, clean and loose (no bagged recyclables, Styrofoam, plastic bags or shredded paper)
Household hazardous waste at ERRCC
The city takes household hazardous products at ERRCC free from residents, including paints (up to 20 gallons a month per household), stains, varnish, polyurethane, primers, solvents, paint thinner, mineral spirits, turpentine, motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, gasoline, kerosene, diesel and other fuels, cooking oil and car batteries.
It does not accept fire extinguishers, asbestos, road flares, herbicides, pesticides, explosives or anything shock-sensitive, radioactive or infectious.
Not accepted
- Commercial or contractor items and debris
- Dirt, rocks and concrete
- Off-road or oversized tires, and tires on rims
Southside Transfer Station
The Southside Transfer Station at 3520 North Hopkins Road takes large bulk items such as furniture, brush and yard waste, and appliances. It also recycles glass bottles, cardboard, aluminum cans and newspapers. It refuses commercial and contractor debris. Four rimless tires are accepted; the city lists $1 each for more than four passenger tires and $5 each for tractor-trailer tires.
If you cannot haul an appliance yourself, the city will collect it for a $50 fee. Call 311 to schedule. Self-hauling it to either site is free.
Directions
Directions to the East Richmond Road Convenience Center · Directions to the Southside Transfer Station
Nearby alternatives
Our map lists ERRCC as the City of Richmond East End Convenience Center, plus the City of Richmond Recycling Center and a transfer station near Richmond. Henrico County's Charles City Road Public Use Area is about 2 miles away but is for Henrico residents only; see our Henrico dump guide. Browse all of Richmond.
Richmond city dump FAQ
What are the Richmond city dump hours?
The East Richmond Road Convenience Center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and closed Sundays and holidays.
Is the Richmond city dump free?
Yes, for City of Richmond residents. Bring a driver's license, utility bill or vehicle registration to show you live in the city.
Where can I take old paint in Richmond?
To the East Richmond Road Convenience Center, free for city residents, up to 20 gallons per household per month.
Does the Richmond convenience center take tires?
Yes, up to four tires without rims. Off-road and oversized tires are not accepted.
Can Henrico residents use the East Richmond Road Convenience Center?
No. It is for City of Richmond residents only. Henrico residents use the county's Charles City Road and Springfield Road public use areas.
Before you go
Hours, fees and rules change. We last checked this page on 2026-10-03. Our sources: City of Richmond trash collection and drop-off information, CVWMA: City of Richmond. Call ERRCC at 804-646-4706 or 311 with questions.
Hauling it yourself? If the load won’t fit in the truck bed, a 6×10 ft open-rail utility trailer or a 4×8 ft folding trailer (it folds upright to store in a garage) can cost less than a couple of hauler trips. Tie everything down with ratchet tie-down straps; many sites charge extra for loose or uncovered loads.
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