When people search for the Henrico dump, they usually mean one of the county's two public use areas: Charles City Road in eastern Henrico and Springfield Road in the West End, next to the closed Springfield Road Landfill. Both take household trash, recycling and yard waste from Henrico homes, and both are open seven days a week.
Last checked 2026-10-03 against Henrico County's Public Use Areas for Disposal page. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm before you go.
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Henrico public use areas at a glance
| Operator | Henrico County Department of Public Utilities |
| East End | Charles City Road Public Use Area, 2075 Charles City Road, Henrico, VA 23231 |
| West End | Springfield Road Public Use Area, 10600 Fords Country Lane, Glen Allen, VA 23059 |
| Hours | Daily 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Trash fee | $5 per trip |
| Phone | 804-727-8770 |
Hours and holidays
Both public use areas are open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. They close on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and they also stay closed whenever the county closes for bad weather.
Fees
- Household trash: $5 per trip, which covers up to 4 tires
- Extra tires: $5 each, with a maximum of 6 tires per trip
- Ticket book: 10 tickets for $45, each good for one trip
- Appliances with refrigerant (refrigerators, air conditioners and similar): an extra $20 each
- Recycling and yard waste: free
Who can use them
The public use areas are for residential waste only. A current driver's license showing a Henrico address is what staff accept as proof that you live in the county.
Waste from rental properties, vacant lots, businesses and other commercial work is treated as commercial and is not accepted. Commercial yard waste is refused as well, because of limited space.
What they take
- Household trash from your primary Henrico residence
- Recyclables at the recycling center
- Yard waste, kept free of plastic, paper and trash so it can be ground into mulch
- Tires, at the tire trailer
- Used motor oil and antifreeze, in the tanks at the recycling center
- Oil-based paint, gasoline and thinners, in the used paint area
- Car and other lead-acid batteries, at the recycling center
- Hot ashes and cinders, in the hot ash container
- Propane tanks and fire extinguishers (ask staff where to put them)
What stays out of the trash containers
The county asks that these never go into the regular trash containers, and points each one to its own area:
- Asbestos-containing material, which is not accepted at all and must go to a landfill permitted for it
- Hot ashes or cinders
- Lead-acid batteries
- Propane tanks, fire extinguishers and other pressurized tanks
- Motor oil and antifreeze
- Oil-based paint, gasoline and thinners
- Tires
Free mulch
Both sites give away mulch made from the yard waste residents bring in. You can load it yourself, or staff may load your pickup or trailer for free when equipment and people are available.
Directions
Directions to Charles City Road (East End) · Directions to Springfield Road (West End)
Nearby alternatives
On our map, the East End site is listed as Charles City Road Public Use Area and the West End site as Springfield Dump. Henrico also has the Shane Road Recycling Center. City of Richmond residents use their own sites, covered in our Richmond dump guide, and Hanover residents should see our Hanover dump guide. Browse all of Henrico County.
Henrico dump FAQ
What are the Henrico dump hours?
Both public use areas, Charles City Road and Springfield Road, are open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., except five holidays and county weather closures.
How much does the Henrico dump cost?
$5 per trip for household trash, including up to 4 tires. A book of 10 tickets is $45. Recycling and yard waste are free, and refrigerant appliances cost $20 extra.
Do I need to be a Henrico resident?
Yes. Bring a current driver's license showing your Henrico address. Commercial and rental-property waste is not accepted.
Can I get free mulch in Henrico?
Yes. Both public use areas give away mulch made from residents' yard waste, and staff may load it for you when available.
Does Henrico take old paint at the public use areas?
Oil-based paint, gasoline and thinners go in the used paint area at the recycling center, not in the trash containers.
Before you go
Hours, fees and rules change. We last checked this page on 2026-10-03. Our sources: Henrico County Public Use Areas for Disposal. Call 804-727-8770 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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