Fluvanna County Trash & Recycling Guide
Fluvanna County sits along the James River south of Charlottesville, bordered by Albemarle, Louisa, Goochland, and Buckingham counties. The county operates a single refuse and recycling convenience center — and if you’re new to the area or just moved here from somewhere with a more developed waste system, there are a few things about Fluvanna’s setup that are worth knowing upfront.
The Most Important Things to Know
- There is ONE convenience center in Fluvanna County
- It is only open THREE days per week — Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Disposal is FEE-BASED — there is a minimum charge per visit
- Payment is CASH OR CHECK ONLY — no credit or debit cards
These are significant constraints compared to neighboring counties. For households that can work around the limited hours, self-haul is manageable. For households with busy schedules, a weekly private pickup service tends to be the more practical solution in Fluvanna.
Location
11206 West River Road (Route 6) Fork Union, VA 23055
Hours of Operation
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday: CLOSED
Disposal Fees
Household trash: $57.00 per ton | $8.00 minimum charge per visit
Appliances: $10.00 additional fee on top of the standard rate
Tires (small/passenger, off rim): $5.00 each
Tires (large, off rim): $15.00 each
Tires (any size, on rim): $25.00 each
Free Recycling
The good news: recycling is free at the Fluvanna County convenience center. No fee, no minimum charge. Accepted materials for free recycling include:
- Newspaper and newsprint
- Cardboard (flattened)
- Phone books
- Aluminum cans
- Plastic bottles
- Glass bottles and jars
- Used motor oil
Republic Services Transfer Station
Fluvanna County also has a Republic Services transfer station in the county that provides an additional disposal option. For details on hours and accepted materials, contact Republic Services directly.
Curbside Service — A Practical Note
Given Fluvanna’s limited convenience center hours and fee-based system, many county residents find that a weekly curbside pickup service is both more convenient and, over time, comparable in cost to regular fee-based self-haul trips. If the three-day-a-week window doesn’t work for your schedule, private weekly service is worth considering.
Fluvanna County Convenience Center
11206 West River Road (Route 6), Fork Union, VA 23055
Hours
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All other days: CLOSED
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Disposal Fees
Fluvanna County charges a fee for trash disposal at the convenience center. Fees are collected on-site.
- Standard household trash: $57 per ton, $8.00 minimum per visit
- Appliances: $10.00 additional fee
- Tires: small passenger tires = $5.00 each; large tires = $15.00 each; tires on rim = $25.00 each
Free Recycling
The good news: recycling is free at the Fluvanna County convenience center. No fee, no minimum charge. Accepted materials for free recycling include:
- Newspaper and newsprint
- Cardboard (flattened)
- Phone books
- Aluminum cans
- Plastic bottles
- Glass bottles and jars
- Used motor oil
Republic Services Transfer Station
Fluvanna County also has a Republic Services transfer station in the county that provides an additional disposal option. For details on hours and accepted materials, contact Republic Services directly.
Curbside Service — A Practical Note
Given Fluvanna’s limited convenience center hours and fee-based system, many county residents find that a weekly curbside pickup service is both more convenient and, over time, comparable in cost to regular fee-based self-haul trips. If the three-day-a-week window doesn’t work for your schedule, private weekly service is worth considering.
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Convenience Center
11206 W. River Rd (Rt. 6), Fork Union
Hours
Tue 9am–4pm | Thu 11am–7pm | Sat 8am–5pm | Closed other days
Disposal Fees
$57/ton, $8 minimum | Appliances +$10 | Cash/check only
Tire Fees
Small $5 | Large $15 | On rim $25
Free Recycling
Newspaper, cardboard, phone books, aluminum, plastic, glass, motor oil