Rockingham Dump Hours

Rockingham Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you a resident of Rockingham County, Virginia, looking for information on dump hours and services? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential details you need to know about the Rockingham County Landfill and Container Sites.

Rockingham County Landfill

• Address: 813 Greendale Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
• Phone: (540) 564-3159

Hours of Operation:

• Monday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Closed on Sundays and major holidays

Accepted Recyclables:

• Aluminum beverage cans
• Cardboard, chipboard
• Ferrous metals
• Glass food and beverage containers
• Household batteries (AA, AAA, 9V, etc.)
• Newspaper, magazines, telephone books, greeting cards
• Plastic (all plastic must be marked with a #1, #2, or #5 only on base)
• Plastic Bags (i.e., Wal-Mart and Food Lion bags)
• Steel and bi-metal cans
• White goods, dryers, washing machines, stoves, freezers, and refrigerators
• Used anti-freeze
• Used motor oil
• TV’s – excluding console style

Tipping Fees:

Item Type	Rate Type	Fee Per Ton
Commercial and industrial	County and City	$54
Construction and wood debris	County and City	$60
Residential (City)	Residential	$54
Residential (County)	Residential over 250 lbs.	$54
Residential (County)	Residential under 250 lbs.	No charge

Tire Charges:

Tire Type	Charge Amount
County and City small, off rim	$3.00
County and City large, off rim	$4.00
County and City Tire on rim	$6.00
Per ton tires larger than 18 in. – EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023	$215.00/ton
Per ton for 15 or more tires (any size on rim) – EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023	$215.00/ton

Brush Charges:

Resident Type	Charge Per Ton
County resident	N/A
County business	$25.00
City resident	N/A
City business	$25.00

Stumps:

• County and City: $14.50 per ton

Yard Debris/Grass Clippings:

• Charge: N/A
• May be disposed of either loose or in biodegradable bags in the designated area. (NO PLASTIC BAGS/CARDBOARD BOXES ARE ALLOWED)

Miscellaneous:

• Dead animals: We only accept appointments for dead animals on Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The charge is $58 per ton.
• White goods: no charge.
• Freon appliances: no charge.
• Bulk glass: City/County businesses – $14.50 per ton.
• Console Style TV’s: Current tipping rate
• Fluorescent light tubes: Residential non-mercury tubes only $165.00/ton

Rockingham County Container Sites

Container sites are available for residents to dispose of recyclable materials and small amounts of household waste.

Locations and Hours:

Location	Address	Hours of Operation
Bergton	15163 Bergton Road	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Elkton	15836 Old Spotswood Trail	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mauzy	142 Mayland Road	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Waggy’s Creek	10748 Waggy’s Creek Road	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Grottoes	1005 20th Street	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Accepted Recyclables:

• Aluminum beverage cans
• Cardboard, chipboard
• Dryers
• Ferrous metal (steel, cast iron, wrought iron)
• Glass food and beverage containers
• Household batteries (i.e., AA, AAA, 9V)
• Newspaper, magazines, telephone books, greeting cards
• Plastic Bags (i.e., Wal-Mart and Food Lion bags)
• Plastic (Only plastics marked with the numbers 1, 2, or 5 on the base)
• Steel and bi-metal cans
• Used motor oil
• Washing machines

Additional Information:

• All sites are closed on Wednesdays and major holidays.
• Please note that some items, such as hazardous waste and electronics, are not accepted at the landfill or container sites. For more information on proper disposal of these items, please visit the Rockingham County website.
• For more information on the Rockingham County Landfill and Container Sites, please visit the following links:
  • Landfill
  • Container Sites