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Transfer station

Richmond Southside Transfer Station

3520 North Hopkins Road, Richmond, VA 23224

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Richmond Department of Public Works
Hours
Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Richmond only. Businesses: not accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Furniture

AcceptedFree (documented)

Tires

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees for tires
Each passenger tire beyond four$1.00 each
Tractor-trailer tire$5.00 each

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Tires without rims; no off-road or oversized tires.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Drop-off Recycling Site Map and List (opens in new tab) · Central Virginia Waste Management Authority
    • Southside Transfer Station, 3520 Hopkins Road, ZIP 23224. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond Department of Public Works
    • Richmond Southside Transfer Station, 3520 North Hopkins Road: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; 804-232-8488. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Southside Transfer Station receives large bulk items such as furniture, brush, appliances and tires without rims (limit four). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tire fees: $1 each for more than four passenger tires, $5 each for tractor-trailer tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling at the Southside Transfer Station includes glass bottles, cardboard, aluminum cans and newspapers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • City residents can dispose of appliances and bulk and brush for free at the East Richmond Road Convenience Center or the Southside Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Richmond (CVWMA locality page) (opens in new tab) · Central Virginia Waste Management Authority
    • The Southside Transfer Station is for city residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.

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