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Just as other recyclables such as aluminum and plastic, yard waste should be
separated from household trash and bundled or placed in clear plastic bags.
This material may be
recycled through SPSA's yard waste management program. Many
municipalities offer curbside pickup of yard waste. Residents may also
deliver their yard waste directly to SPSA's Yard Waste Facility free of charge.
Clear plastic bags are required for all bagged material. The Yard Waste Facility
is located at 1991 Jake Sears Road in Virginia Beach.
Rather than bury this
material in a landfill, SPSA recycles it, using an innovative program to convert
yard waste into a mulch product, which can be used in your
lawn and garden to improver their health and appearance.
The SPSA’s Yard Waste Facility, located at the Virginia Beach Landfill II, recycles the following only:
- Brush
- Tree trimmings
- Wooden pallets
- Wood Chips
These items are not accepted:
- Grass/leave clippings
- Brush and tree trimmings over six inches in diameter
- Stumps
- Large logs
- Treated wood waste
- Household solid waste
- Glass
- Metal
- Construction Debris
- Yard waste mixed in with household waste
Check with your City/County Public Works Departments for pick-up of your leaves and grass. You can also dispose of your leaves and grass at the following locations:
Nature's Blend
SPSA produces approximately 15,000 cubic yards of recycled mulch each year. Sold under the brand name of "Nature's Blend," the mulch
is made available for purchase to landscapers, nurseries and
the general public. For more information on purchasing Nature's Blend, please
click here for more information.
Hours of Operation
- The Yard Waste Facility is open Monday through Saturday 7:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
- Hours are subject to change.
For more information, call the Yard Waste Facility at
424-4631 or the 24-hour information line at (757) 424-4297.
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