Recycling

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The Recycling Center is located at the Public Works Compound, 1911 Craigmont Rd. The Recycling Center is closed on City Holidays. Check out the Newsroom for specific details, when appropriate.

Navigate to the Recycling Center (Google Maps)

Hours of Operation

An attendant will be on-site to provide assistance. The recycling center hours of operation are:

Monday	9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday	9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday	CLOSED
Thursday	9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday	8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday	CLOSED
Do not leave materials at the Recycling Center when it is closed. Any materials left outside operating hours will be collected with the normal trash and taken to the landfill.

How it works

Prepare recyclable materials using the Recycling Guide. Please note that we will be accepting glass. It is not getting recycled; however, it is diverted from the landfill.
Bring sorted and cleaned recyclables to the Recycling Center.
Put recyclables into the appropriate bins.
Aluminum is now separated from other metals - this helps increase the value of recyclables and keep the recycling program strong and sustainable.
Feel great about helping the environment!

Please use the Recycling Guide to learn how to prepare your recycling to be dropped off.

Plastic Recycling Tips:

Sort #1 and #2 plastics separately.
All plastic must be rinsed and clean.
#1 plastic can be clear and any shape, OR green-tinted beverage bottles only. All caps must be removed, but the labels can be left on. Opaque #1 plastic cannot be accepted.
#2 plastic can be any color. All caps must be removed, but the labels can be left on.
The city does not collect #4 or #5 plastic items.

FAQs

What are the hours of the recycling center?

The center is open 5 days per week (closed on holidays):

Monday: 9am - 3pm

Tuesday: 9am - 3pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9am - 7pm

Friday: 9am – 3pm

Saturday: 8am –2pm

Sunday: Closed
Where is the recycling center located?

The Recycling Center is located at the Public Works Compound, 1911 Craigmont Road.
Bear right at the entrance to Public Works and then make the immediate right into the Recycling Center parking lot.
Can anyone recycle their products at the recycling center or do you have to be a resident?

The City of Staunton recycling program is funded by the citizens of Staunton for the use of the citizens of Staunton. The more the city collects, the more it costs to have it recycled, and Staunton residents pay for those costs. Both Waynesboro and Augusta County operate (and fund) recycling programs for the use of their residents.
Does the City recycle LED lightbulbs?

The City does not collect LED lightbulbs or any other sort of “e-waste” materials at our recycling center, as there are no recycling firms in the area that will accept them. Some retail electronics stores offer limited e-waste services to the general public, but you’d need to check with them to see if they accept LED bulbs. There are a number of firms that offer recycling by mail, but at a fee.
Has the centrally located Recycling Center been successful?

There has been an overall drop in the weight of recyclables collected. However, the Recycling Center has increased the types of materials that citizens can recycle and the quality of the materials collected is much higher.

This past year, July 2023 to June 2024, nearly 307 tons of recyclables were collected at the Recycling Center. In that same timeframe there were more than 31,000 visitors.
Where else can I recycle or dispose of items?

While not everything is recyclable, the Augusta Regional Landfill has a very detailed disposal guide that lets you know how, and where, to dispose of various items. You can find their guide online at https://www.augustawater.com/disposalguide. The landfill is located just outside of the City of Staunton at 749 Christians Creek Road. With the exception of tires and freon bearing appliance disposal, residents of Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro may utilize the Augusta Regional Landfill for free.

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