Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Tinker Creek Transfer Station

You will find Tinker Creek Transfer Station in Roanoke, VA. It is a transfer station in Roanoke City. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush and household hazardous waste. We list 4 other drop-off sites in Roanoke City.

Address	1020 Hollins Road NE, Roanoke, VA 24012 Directions
County	Roanoke City, VA
Phone	(540) 857-5050
Website	rvra.net
Hours	Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 5 pm Sat: 8 am to 1 pm A fuel surcharge applies to all transactions as of April 13, 2026.
Fees	No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates.
Access	Public facility (residency rules may apply)
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, paint, motor oil, batteries

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: rvra.net, roanokeva.gov, roanokecountyva.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Roanoke City

City curbside bulk and brush items go at the curb, not in the street, away from cars, mailboxes, poles and trees. Source
Household hazardous waste special collection days are held on the third Saturday of each month at the Tinker Creek Transfer Station; pre-registration with RVRA is required. Source

Before you go

Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

Other transfer stations nearby

Lcm Corp Transfer Station Transfer station

3321 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke · 3.6 mi · (540) 344-5583
Botetourt Convenience Center and Transfer Station Transfer station

2045 Lee Highway, Cloverdale · 6.6 mi
Salem Transfer Station Transfer station

1271 Indiana St, Salem · 6.7 mi · (540) 283-6550
Bedford County Dump Transfer station

1048 Morgans Mill Road, Vinton · 11 mi

Hours: 8 am to 7 pm
Elliston-Lafayette Waste Collection Transfer station Verified

5231 Enterprise Dr, Elliston · 16 mi · (540) 268-2487

Hours: Mon-Fri (summer, after spring time change): 7 am to 7 pm …

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky items

More in Roanoke City

All 5 drop-off sites in Roanoke City · Hazardous waste · Yard waste · Scrap metal · Virginia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tinker Creek Transfer Station?

1020 Hollins Road NE, Roanoke, VA 24012. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.

What can I drop off at Tinker Creek Transfer Station?

Tinker Creek Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush and household hazardous waste.

Is Tinker Creek Transfer Station open to the public?

Public facility (residency rules may apply). Call if you are hauling for a business.

When is Tinker Creek Transfer Station open?

Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 5 pm; Sat: 8 am to 1 pm. A fuel surcharge applies to all transactions as of April 13, 2026..

What other transfer stations are near Tinker Creek Transfer Station?

Lcm Corp Transfer Station in Roanoke (3.6 mi), Botetourt Convenience Center and Transfer Station in Cloverdale (6.6 mi) and Salem Transfer Station in Salem (6.7 mi).

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