The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority has four upcoming collection events for different types of waste starting April 11 until May 2 so if you have things you’ve been meaning to get rid of, now’s a great time. The following rules and conditions apply in ALL of the four collection events:
- collection is FREE.
- ONLY the residents of Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the Town of Scottsville are eligible to participate.
- You will need to bring ID with your name and address to verify you are a resident of the above locations.
- Commercial participation is PROHIBITED.
- There is NO pickup. You have to transport the items you wish to dispose of to the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center which is located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Va 22903.
- Sometimes advance registration is required and sometimes not. Check the details for each event below.
- For bulkier/heavier items, please bring people to help unload.
FREE Electronic Waste Collection Day, April 11
Residents of Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the Town of Scottsville are invited to dispose of their unwanted and broken electronic devices. The free bi-annual event welcomes cell phones, computers, Plasma/LCD/LED screens, DVD players, VCRs, camcorders, stereos, printers, scanners, corded and cordless telephones, gaming systems, fax machines, adding machines, calculators, charging cables, and digital cameras. Each registered household can dispose up to 10 items. A maximum of 2 CRT displays are allowed per household (cathode ray tube-style televisions or computer monitors). CRTs count towards the 10-item limit.
The collection will take place on Saturday, April 11.
** Advance registration is required as space is limited. Click here to register**
When signing up, you will be asked to select from a list of 45 minute time slots. Many of the time slots are already full but you can join a wait list.
** I have a time slot, don’t have a lot to take, so I would be glad to add a few things up to the 10 item limit. **
** Please email me asap with requests. **
Once registered, please bring your confirmation ticket (a digital copy on your phone is acceptable) and the electronic devices you wish to dispose of.
FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection, April 17-18
Household hazardous waste (HHW) will take place on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9am-3pm. Advance registration is NOT required.
Materials accepted on this day include:
- Acids
- Adhesives
- Antifreeze
- Batteries
- CFLs
- Floor and furniture polish
- Fluorescent tubes
- Gasoline
- Household cleaners
- Kerosene
- Motor oil
- Paint and paint-related products and solvents
- Pesticides
The Ivy Landfill does NOT accept at any time:
- Radioactive waste
- Medical waste
- The Albemarle County Police Department, Sentara, Wegmans, and DEA offer Drug Takeback days. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital also offers medical sharp collection events.
- Explosives
- Ammunition
- Please contact the manufacturer of your smoke detector to receive directives on proper disposal.
FREE Furniture & Mattress Collection, April 25
This collection event will occur on April 25, 2026 from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
This bi-annual event accepts recliners, sofas, loveseats, tables, chairs, bedframes, dressers, entertainment centers, mattresses, nightstands, coffee tables, and more!
** Please bring help to unload. Staff are unable to assist during this event. **
Dispose of your Broken/Unwanted Appliances for FREE, May 2
This collection will take place on Saturday, May 2.
** Please bring help to unload. Staff are unable to assist during this event. **
Registration and tickets are NOT required to participate.
More information about all of these collection events can be found on RSWA’s website.
