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Southern Area Convenience Center
Southern Area Convenience Center is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Chester, VA, in Chesterfield County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Chesterfield County has 14 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 6700 Landfill Drive, Chester, VA 23831 Directions |
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| County | Chesterfield County, VA |
| Phone | (804) 748-1297 |
| Website | chesterfield.gov |
| Hours | Daily: 7 am to 6 pm Closed on county holidays; closes at noon on Dec 31, 2026. Weather closures are posted by the county. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Identification or proof of Chesterfield County residency |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, motor oil, batteries, cardboard, glass, plastics |
| Not accepted | asbestos, ammunition, explosives, firearms, medical waste, dirt, stumps, fire extinguishers, vehicles, boats, mulch, oil-based paint |
| Payment | card, cash |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: chesterfield.gov, chesterfield.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Chesterfield County
- Both county convenience centers require identification or proof of Chesterfield County residency and are open daily 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Source
- Household hazardous waste such as acids, solvents, oil-based paint, pesticides and pool chemicals is accepted free for county residents only at periodic special events. Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7:30 am to 7 pm Trash disposal, per trip: $5.00Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTiresAppliances
- Hours: Sat: 8:30 am to 2 pm Tires without rims (limit 4): FreeHousehold hazardous wasteTires
More in Chesterfield County
All 14 drop-off sites in Chesterfield County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Virginia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Southern Area Convenience Center?
6700 Landfill Drive, Chester, VA 23831. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Southern Area Convenience Center?
Southern Area Convenience Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: asbestos, ammunition, explosives, firearms, medical waste and dirt.
Can non-residents use Southern Area Convenience Center?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Identification or proof of Chesterfield County residency.
How much does it cost to dump at Southern Area Convenience Center?
Freon appliance (AC, freezer, refrigerator, dehumidifier): $15 each; Non-Freon appliance (washer, dryer, stove, water heater, etc.): $10 each; Microwave: Free; Construction debris, pickup load: $15. Household trash, furniture and recycling have no fee listed; items above are charged as shown. Confirm current prices with the county.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Southern Area Convenience Center open?
Daily: 7 am to 6 pm. Closed on county holidays; closes at noon on Dec 31, 2026. Weather closures are posted by the county..
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Chester?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Charles City Road Public Use Area, about 12 miles away.
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