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FAQ's

Q: Where is the landfill located?
A: The landfill is located five miles south of Rocky Mount. There is a small sign located on the southbound lane (left side of highway) that says county landfill next left. This will be a cross over; the landfill entrance will be the second entrance after making U-turn.

Q: What are the hours at the landfill?
A:
COMMERCIAL HAULERS
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

ANY ONE WITH CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS OR CAR TIRES
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

HOMEOWNERS (without construction debris or car tires)
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

ALL HOLIDAYS 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Q: What are the tipping fees?
A:
$32.00 per ton

Q: Will the landfill accept waste oil or gas tanks?
A:
We will accept waste oil from homeowners ONLY. We have a waste oil tank at the landfill to put waste oil in.  We will accept old gas tanks if they are cut in half.

Q: Where are the roll-offs located?
A:
 These boxes are left at various locations year round.  A schedule will be made for the cleanup and will be announced.

Q: What can homeowners put in the roll-offs?
A:
NO COMMERCIAL HAULERS ALLOWED TO DUMP IN THE ROLL-OFF’S!  THESE BOXES ARE FOR HOMEOWNERS ONLY!!! No construction debris of any kind, no car tires, no car batteries, no brush.  Items such as old appliances, mattresses, and furniture may be placed in the roll off’s.

Q: How can an individual obtain a roll-off?
A:
The county does not rent roll off’s to individuals. You may contact BFI (1-800-982-5712), First Piedmont (1-540-638-2609), Franklin Container Service (1-540-489-3427), SML Garbage (1-540-721-7654), Tidy Service (1-800-296-0168), First Piedmont Service (1-800-476-6780), Waste Management (1-800-342-9532).

Q: Why are there no recycling boxes for glass?
A:
At this time there is no market for recycled glass. As the market becomes available, we will put the recycle box for glass back out.

Contact Information

PHYSICAL LOCATION: 
9340 Virgil H. Goode Hwy.
(Rt.  220 South)
Rocky Mount, VA  24151

MAILING ADDRESS:
40 East Court St.
Rocky Mount, VA  24151
540-489-1600

HOURS OF OPERATION

HOMEOWNERS:
Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:30pm
Sat&Holidays 7:00am-3:00pm

COMMERCIAL HAULERS & BUSINESSES:
Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm
Sat&Holidays 7:00am-3:00pm

HOLIDAYS:
7:00am - 3:00pm
CLOSED Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year's Day.