Dumps NearbyRecycling centerVerified October 2026
Recovery Operations Center
You will find Recovery Operations Center in Newport News, VA. It is a recycling and drop-off center in Newport News City. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 4 drop-off sites we list in Newport News City.
| Address | 520 Atkinson Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Newport News City, VA |
| Phone | (757) 933-2311 |
| Website | nnva.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Closed on city-observed holidays. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Proof of Newport News residency shown at the window |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, paint |
| Not accepted | contractor trash, commercial waste, dump trucks and dump trailers (except vegetative waste), stumps and tree roots, logs over 6 inches in diameter or 6 feet long, grass clippings, bagged yard waste |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: nnva.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Newport News City
- Residents who pay the Solid Waste User Fee can drop off trash and bulk waste (up to 6 cubic yards per week) and up to 4 light-duty tires without rims per week (12 per year) at the Recovery Operations Center; proof of Newport News residency is required at the window. Source
Before you go
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other recycling and drop-off centers nearby
- Wrenn's Mill Refuse and Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Mon to Tue 7 am to 7 pm …
- Jones Creek Refuse & Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Mon to Tue 7 am to 7 pm …
- Carroll Bridge Refuse & Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Mon to Tue 7 am to 7 pm …
- Crocker Refuse & Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Mon to Tue 7 am to 7 pm …
- Stave Mill Refuse & Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Mon to Tue 7 am to 7 pm …
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Weeks (Recovery Operations Center) Hazardous waste drop-off VerifiedHours: Mon-Sat (collection weeks only): 8 am to 4 pm
More in Newport News City
All 4 drop-off sites in Newport News City · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Scrap metal · Virginia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Recovery Operations Center?
520 Atkinson Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Recovery Operations Center?
Recovery Operations Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: contractor trash, commercial waste, dump trucks and dump trailers (except vegetative waste), stumps and tree roots, logs over 6 inches in diameter or 6 feet long and grass clippings.
Can non-residents use Recovery Operations Center?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Proof of Newport News residency shown at the window.
Is Recovery Operations Center free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Recovery Operations Center open?
Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. Closed on city-observed holidays..
What other recycling and drop-off centers are near Recovery Operations Center?
Wrenn's Mill Refuse and Recycling Center in Smithfield (11 mi), Jones Creek Refuse & Recycling Center in Carrollton (12 mi) and Carroll Bridge Refuse & Recycling Center in Windsor (18 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Newport News?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Household Hazardous Waste Collection Weeks (Recovery Operations Center), about < 1 miles away.
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