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Recycling in Charleston, WV

The City of Charleston Refuse Department picks up furniture (including mattresses and couches) with regular trash and collects TVs, tires and appliances on request; curbside recycling takes cardboard. The Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority's Slack Street drop site takes cardboard and scrap metal, and the Habitat ReStore on Piedmont Road takes furniture and latex paint.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • W. Va. Code §22-15A-2: Definitions (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Legislature
    • A covered electronic device is a TV, computer or video display device with a screen larger than 4 inches diagonally; screens in vehicles, household appliances and commercial, industrial or medical equipment are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For these rules a computer means a desktop or laptop computer including its monitor, but not mice, printers or detachable keyboards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • W. Va. Code §22-15A-26: Manufacturers' takeback programs (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Legislature
    • A manufacturer's takeback program must let consumers recycle covered devices without paying a separate recycling fee at the time of recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Takeback collection can be by mail at no charge to the consumer, at a collection site, or at collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Manufacturers are not required to run a takeback program (the law says they "may"); manufacturers without an approved program pay a higher registration fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • WVDEP REAP: Recycling and Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
    • WVDEP lists the CED brands whose manufacturers run approved free takeback programs; many offer free mail-back labels. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • WVDEP: Covered Electronic Device Manufacturer and Retailer Compliance Information (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
    • The CED law registers manufacturers, checks whether they run a takeback program free to the public, and funds county and municipal recycling grants. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • W. Va. Code §22-15-21: Waste tire management (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Legislature
    • Tire retailers must accept one used tire of comparable size for each new tire sold, and may charge a fee covering the actual cost of lawful disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hancock County Commission: Bulky Goods Collection (opens in new tab) · Hancock County Commission
    • Under Public Service Commission rules, every regulated solid waste hauler must offer monthly bulky goods collection to all households in its territory. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky goods service includes refrigerators, washing machines, clothes dryers, microwave ovens and other appliances, televisions, home computers and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky goods service also includes waste tires off the rim, up to a 16.5-inch radius, from cars, pickups, motorcycles, ATVs and farm tractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Haulers must mail residential customers the bulky goods schedule once a year; residents should ask their hauler for it. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • WVDEP REAP: Tire Collection Events (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
    • WVDEP REAP's PPOD program holds tire collection events every year, at least one in each county, where WV residents can drop off up to ten tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only car or light truck tires of 16 inches or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • WVDEP REAP: Scheduled Tire Collection Events (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
    • Only tires from WV residents (bring WV ID), up to ten per person, off the rim, from cars or light trucks; no business tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • REAP tire collections take no tires from businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP posts the year’s collection dates and sites by county; some counties run ongoing monthly or weekday collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Charleston: Refuse FAQ (opens in new tab) · City of Charleston
    • The city Refuse Department handles all residential garbage and recycling pickup inside Charleston city limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Charleston trash pickup accepts furniture, including mattresses, chairs, couches and tables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For tires or appliances, call the Refuse Department (304-348-6831 or 304-348-6832) to arrange a pickup on your regular collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Set items at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, and not before 7 p.m. the evening before. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Charleston 311: What bulk items the City of Charleston pick up? (opens in new tab) · City of Charleston
    • The Charleston Refuse Department picks up furniture, appliances, TVs and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Charleston: Refuse & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Charleston
    • Charleston curbside recycling takes corrugated and non-corrugated cardboard boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recyclables may be mixed but not with garbage or food; paper and cardboard must be kept dry, in closed containers at the curb on trash day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling containers must be clearly marked, under 40 lbs. full, and 48 gallons or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority: Slack Street Fact Sheet (opens in new tab) · Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority
    • The Slack Street drop site is at 600 Slack Street, Charleston 25301, open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority (opens in new tab) · Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority
    • The Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority is at 600 Slack Street, Charleston; phone (304) 342-4477. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat ReStore (Kanawha & Putnam): Charleston location and hours (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam ReStore
    • The Charleston ReStore is at 301 Piedmont Road, Charleston 25301, open Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Sundays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ReStore phone: 304-720-8733. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat ReStore (Kanawha & Putnam): Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam ReStore
    • Donations can be dropped off during ReStore hours; large items may qualify for pickup (hotline 304-881-0262). Checked October 26, 2026.

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