Chesterfield County runs no curbside trash pickup in Midlothian. Hire a private hauler or use the Warbro Road convenience center, open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts on this page come from Chesterfield County’s Waste and Resource Recovery pages, linked throughout. It is updated when the county changes fees or hours.
Chesterfield County does not collect trash or recycling at the curb in Midlothian. Midlothian is unincorporated, and curbside service comes from private haulers that households hire themselves. The county’s own services are two convenience centers, one of them on Warbro Road in Midlothian, and drop-off recycling bins in county parks.
Who to call
- Chesterfield Waste and Resource Recovery: 804-748-1297, warr@chesterfield.gov, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- Your curbside pickup day and holiday schedule: your private hauler
- Missed curbside pickup: your private hauler, not the county
Curbside pickup: private haulers
Your pickup day, cart size and holiday schedule are set by the company you sign up with, so check its website or your bill. For curbside recycling, the county’s recycling page lists these companies that residents and businesses may contract with:
| Company | Phone |
|---|---|
| Choice Waste Services | 804-234-4444 |
| GFL Environmental | 804-843-9288 |
| Local Disposal Services | 804-212-0202 |
| TFC Recycling | 757-543-5766 |
| Waste Management | 866-964-2729 |
The county says customers of Zan’s Refuse Service should contact TFC Recycling for curbside recycling. The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority stopped coordinating curbside recycling in Chesterfield on June 30, 2023, which is why each household now deals with a company directly.
Plastic grocery bags do not go in curbside carts or county bins, because they jam sorting equipment. The county suggests returning them to store drop-offs.
The convenience center in Midlothian
The Northern Area Convenience Center is at 3200 Warbro Road, Midlothian. The Southern Area Convenience Center is at 6700 Landfill Drive in Chester. Both are open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both take household trash, furniture, yard debris, appliances and recycling, and both accept credit cards, debit cards and cash in bills of $1 to $50 (no coins, no bills over $50).
Fees at the convenience centers
The county raised fees on July 1, 2026. Current fees, from the county’s accepted items list:
| Load or item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pickup truck of household trash or yard debris | $9 |
| Pickup truck plus a trailer 10 feet or shorter | $18 |
| Pickup truck plus a trailer 10 to 20 feet | $27 |
| Construction debris, one pickup truck | $15 |
| Construction debris, pickup plus short trailer | $30 |
| Refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner (Freon) | $15 each |
| Washer, dryer, stove or water heater | $10 each |
| Mattress (ID required, three sets a year) | $9 |
| Lawn mower, 20-pound propane tank, TV | $9 each |
| Tires, up to five | $2 off rim, $5 on rim |
| Recycling, scrap metal, used oil, U.S. flags | No fee |
Grass must be bagged. Timber over 16 inches across or 8 feet long, stumps, dirt, asbestos and anything with a title are not accepted. Dump trucks are not allowed at either center.
Holiday closings
Both centers close on county holidays. The rest of the 2026 closings on the county’s list:
- Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11
- Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27
- Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25
- New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31 (closes at noon)
- New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027
Weather closings are posted on the county’s storm information page.
Free drop-off recycling
Recycling is free at both convenience centers, which have express recycling lanes so you can skip the payment line. At Warbro Road, use the second entrance.
Seven county parks also have community recycling drop-offs, according to the county and CVWMA. The closest to Midlothian:
- Huguenot Park, 10901 Robious Road
- Rockwood Park, 3401 Courthouse Road
- Irvin G. Horner Park, 17701 Genito Road, Moseley
They take cans, glass bottles and jars, paper and flattened cardboard, cartons and plastic bottles, jugs and tubs. Leave out plastic bags, foam, shredded paper and anything with food on it.
Food scraps, hazardous waste and paint
- Food scraps: both convenience centers have purple carts for food scraps and certified compostable products, free, through CVWMA and NOPE Compost Co.
- Car fluids and batteries: gasoline, motor oil, antifreeze and similar fluids (10 gallons per visit) and up to five car batteries are taken free at both centers.
- Household chemicals: the next free county event is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road. It takes pool chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paint (five gallons), aerosols and fluorescent tubes, plus paper shredding and electronics for a fee, according to the county calendar.
- Latex paint: not hazardous. Let it harden with kitty litter or paint hardener, then put it in the trash or bring it to a center free.
Free mulch
Mulch is free to load yourself at the Southern Area Convenience Center during open hours. Call 804-748-1297 first to check it is in stock, the county’s mulch page says.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Chesterfield County pick up trash in Midlothian?
No. Curbside trash and recycling in Midlothian come from private haulers that residents hire themselves. The county runs two convenience centers, including the Northern Area Convenience Center at 3200 Warbro Road in Midlothian.
What are the hours of the Warbro Road convenience center?
The Northern Area Convenience Center at 3200 Warbro Road is open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on listed county holidays.
How much does it cost to dump a pickup truck load in Chesterfield County?
A pickup truck load of household trash or yard debris is $9 at either county convenience center, and $18 with a trailer 10 feet or shorter. Recycling drop-off is free.
Where can I recycle for free near Midlothian?
Both county convenience centers take recycling at no charge, and seven county parks have drop-off recycling, including Huguenot Park at 10901 Robious Road and Rockwood Park at 3401 Courthouse Road.
When is the next household hazardous waste day in Chesterfield County?
The county’s next shred, e-cycling and household hazardous waste event is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road.
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