The Greene County Solid Waste Facility remains open to accept refuse during normal operating hours.
The following hazardous waste is not accepted at this facility:
- asbestos shingles, construction paint and solvent wastes, glues and roofing tars
- gasoline, kerosene, lighter and brake fluid
- latex, oil based, auto paint
- mercury light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs (Lowes accepts)
- cleaners (bathroom, drain, tile, swimming pool)
- fertilizer, insecticide, weed killer
Greene County Solid Waste is a Full Service Recycling Center. Allen Morris is the Solid Waste Manager for the Greene County Solid Waste Facility.
Items that we recycle with no fee:
- METALS - Tin Cans, Aluminum (cans and foil)
- CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
- PLASTICS #2 - MILK JUGS ONLY
- NEWSPAPER
AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2019, THE COLLECTION OF THE FOLLOWING WILL BE SUSPENDED:
- PLASTIC - #1, #3 - #7
- PAPER - junk mail, phonebooks, and magazines
- GLASS - clear, brown, and green
These items will be deemed as regular household garbage and charged the same fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What payment types do you accept?
We accept only cash and checks. We do not accept debit or credit cards. -
Do you accept hazardous materials?
No, the Greene County Solid Waste Facility does not accept any hazardous materials. -
Do you accept motor oil and antifreeze?
Yes, we accept motor oil (must not have water in it) and antifreeze for recycling. -
Do you recycle florescent light bulbs?
No, we don't. However, if you purchased your bulbs from Lowes, sometimes you can return them directly to the store for recycling.
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Greene County is a county in central Virginia in the eastern United States. Greene County was established in 1838. Its county seat is