Transfer station

SPSA Chesapeake Transfer Station

901 Hollowell Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23320

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Plan your visit

Operator: Southeastern Public Service Authority
Hours: Residents: Mon 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Chesapeake residents only); Sat 8 a.m.-noon; Sat and Sun noon-4 p.m. (Chesapeake residents only). HHW/e-waste: every third Saturday and first Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk only.
Phone: 757-961-3943

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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)

Proof of residency; first 12 visits per calendar year free; personal vehicles only (minimum $20 fee otherwise).

Mattresses

AcceptedFree (documented)

Proof of residency; first 12 visits per calendar year free; personal vehicles only (minimum $20 fee otherwise).

Refrigerators and freezers

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)

Only with a certification sticker showing refrigerant was removed; otherwise take it to the Regional Landfill in Suffolk.
Proof of residency; first 12 visits per calendar year free; personal vehicles only (minimum $20 fee otherwise).

Tires

Not acceptedCost unknown

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

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)

Proof of SPSA-area residency; personal vehicle; no commercial HHW.
Limit: 5 gallons of liquid or 75 pounds of solids per day.

Batteries

AcceptedFree (documented)

Proof of SPSA-area residency; personal vehicle; no commercial HHW.
Automotive, rechargeable and alkaline batteries are listed; limit 75 pounds per day.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)

Proof of SPSA-area residency; personal vehicle; no commercial HHW.
Limit: 5 e-waste items per day.

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)

Proof of SPSA-area residency; personal vehicle; no commercial HHW.
Limit: 5 e-waste items per day.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)

Proof of SPSA-area residency; personal vehicle; no commercial HHW.
Limit: 5 e-waste items per day.

Microwaves

AcceptedFree (documented)

Proof of SPSA-area residency; personal vehicle; no commercial HHW.
Limit: 5 e-waste items per day.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Acceptable Materials (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
- SPSA accepts bulk waste delivered by residents of member communities with proof of residency; the first twelve visits each calendar year are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances with a certification sticker showing they are free of CFCs are accepted at all transfer stations except Oceana; the Regional Landfill accepts appliances without stickers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents from all member communities may bring household hazardous waste and e-waste to SPSA HHW facilities free of charge, in a personal vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents of member communities may bring paint to any of SPSA's four HHW facilities free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents should bring batteries and rechargeable devices to SPSA HHW facilities, free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residential Waste Disposal Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
- Household waste including furniture, mattresses and small appliances with a freon-free certification sticker is acceptable for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents need proof of residency within the SPSA service area, such as a driver's license or utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste delivered in vehicles that do not meet the residential conditions is charged the disposal fee, minimum $20.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
Transfer Stations - Unacceptable Wastes (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
- Transfer stations do not accept appliances containing Freon gas or any tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No tires are accepted at any SPSA transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
- HHW limit is 5 gallons of liquid or 75 pounds of solids per day; e-waste limit is 5 items per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A valid driver's license or proof of residence from the SPSA service area is required; commercial HHW is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-waste accepted includes computers, laptops and tablets, monitors and televisions, and small household appliances such as microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Painting supplies accepted include all paint, stains and finishes, and paint thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Batteries accepted include automotive batteries, rechargeable Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and lithium-ion batteries, and alkaline batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
Safe Battery Disposal (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
- A valid driver's license or proof of residence from an SPSA service area is required at SPSA collection sites; battery limit is 75 pounds per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
Transfer Stations (Locations & Hours) (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
- Chesapeake Transfer Station, 901 Hollowell Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23320; HHW and e-waste monthly every third Saturday and first Wednesday 9 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential hours: Monday 8-5; Wednesday 8-5 (Chesapeake residents only); Saturday 8-noon; Saturday noon-4 and Sunday noon-4 (Chesapeake residents only). HHW/e-waste every third Saturday and first Wednesday 9-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.

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