The Center is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on City observed holidays, and is located approximately one mile north of Denbigh Boulevard.
Recovery Operations Center (ROC)
https://www.nnva.gov/909/Recovery-Operations-Center
Newport News Dump Hours: Everything You Need to Know
Are you a Newport News resident looking to dispose of trash, recycling, or yard waste? The Recovery Operations Center (ROC) and Denbigh Compost & Drop-off Facility are your go-to destinations. Here’s a comprehensive guide to their hours, services, and more:
Recovery Operations Center (ROC)
Address: 520 Atkinson Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608
Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Closed on City observed holidays
Services:
- Trash Disposal: Newport News residents paying a Solid Waste User Fee can dispose of trash and tires.
- Recycling: Recycling services are available to all Newport News residents.
- Yard Waste Disposal: Residents and contractors with a principal office located in the city may dispose of an unlimited amount of residential vegetative waste (excluding stumps, tree roots, logs over 6 inches in diameter or 6 feet in length, and grass clippings).
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW): HHW is accepted from Newport News residents at quarterly HHW collection events.
Denbigh Compost & Drop-off Facility
Address: 550 Atkinson Way, Newport News, VA 23602
Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Closed on Sundays and City observed holidays
Services:
- Yard Waste Disposal: Newport News residents (with proof of residency) can dispose of unlimited amounts of brush (up to 6 feet long and 6 inches in diameter).
- Soil, Dirt, Concrete, and Brick Disposal: Residents may dispose of non-contaminated soil, dirt, concrete, and brick (no larger than a cinder block). However, no more than 100 square feet of these materials may be disposed of within a calendar year.
- Recyclables: An 8-cubic yard container is available for the collection of recyclables.
Important Notes:
- Proof of Newport News residency is required to dispose of any material at the ROC or Denbigh Compost & Drop-off Facility.
- No more than 6 cubic yards of household trash and bulk waste is allowed per week at the ROC.
- A maximum of 4 light-duty tires (without rims) may be brought in per week at the ROC, with a maximum of 12 per year.
- No contractor trash is accepted at the ROC.
- Commercial properties are prohibited from disposing of any trash at the ROC.
- No dump trucks or dump trailers are allowed for trash at the ROC, only vegetative waste.
- Effective May 11, 2023, contractors must present an invoice or work order signed by the resident to dispose of vegetation at the ROC.
- Household Hazardous Waste is accepted at the ROC on a quarterly basis. Check the City’s website for upcoming collection events.
Contact Information:
- Recovery Operations Center: 757-933-2311
- Denbigh Compost & Drop-off Facility: 757-886-7947
- 311 Contact Center: 757-933-2311 (for general inquiries)
Additional Resources:
The Center is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on City observed holidays, and is located approximately one mile north of Denbigh Boulevard.
Denbigh Compost & Drop
https://www.nnva.gov/facilities/facility/details/denbighcompostdrop-offfacility-31