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E-Waste Drop-Off

ATTN: June’s HRUBS Bill contains incorrect days for e-waste drop-off for Norfolk residents.

The correct days for e-waste drop-off are Tuesday and Saturday, noon – 4:00 PM at the SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station, 3136 Woodland Ave.

E-waste drop-off is NOT available on Thursdays. For questions on e-waste drop-off, call Norfolk Cares at 757-664-6510 or use the Waste Wizard to search item drop-off locations and times.

 

WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!

e-waste recycle details

Never miss a collection day with the printable 2023 Recycling Calendar. Don’t know your recycling day? Search your collection day with our Collection Schedule search tool.

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Recycling Drop-Off Centers: For Non-Curbside Recycling

The City of Norfolk offers two recycling drop-off facilities for Norfolk residents. These sites are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and accepts the same items for recycling that are accepted in the curbside collection program.

Center Locations

  • Waste Management – 1176 Pineridge Road
  • Towing and Recovery – 1188-A Lance Road
 

Electronic Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, and Shredding 

 
  • ShreddingTowing & Recovery, 1188-A Lance Road. (757) 823-1093
    • Document Shredding: Shredding services are available Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
  • Electronic Waste (E-Waste):
    • As of April 14, 2023, electronic waste (e-waste) is no longer accepted at Towing and Recovery, 1188-A Lance Road. Norfolk residents must take all e-waste to the Norfolk SPSA Transfer Station located at 3136 Woodland Avenue, free of charge. Residents can drop off e-waste at the transfer station on Tuesdays & Saturday, noon – 4:00 PM. 

      E-waste must be delivered in a personal vehicle. There is an e-waste disposal limit of five items per visit. Commercial e-waste is not accepted. View a list of acceptable items (PDF).

  • Household Hazardous WasteSPSA Norfolk Transfer Station, 3136 Woodland Avenue. (757)-961-3981.
    • Types of Household Hazardous Waste
    • Electronics are now accepted for recycling at this location. 
    • Hours: 
      • Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. for commercial and Norfolk residents
      • Saturday noon – 4:00 p.m. for Norfolk residents only             
      • Sunday noon – 4:00 p.m. for Norfolk residents only               
      • HHW & E-Waste Disposal – Every Tuesday and Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.     

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