Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Meadowbrook
Trash Day
Curbside trash pickup is not provided directly by Chesterfield County. Residents contract individually with private haulers (such as Choice Waste, Zan's Refuse, GFL, or Republic Services) on weekdays, or self-haul household trash to the Northern or Southern Area Convenience Centers.
Recycling
Curbside recycling is arranged through private subscription haulers, or residents can drop off recyclables for free at Chesterfield County convenience centers and county park recycling stations.
Yard Waste
Yard waste pickup is arranged through private hauling services or can be self-hauled to county convenience centers.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
County utility bills cover water and wastewater services only; residential trash collection is billed separately by your chosen private hauler.
Billing Cycle
Bimonthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person, 24/7 Payment Kiosk
Pro Tip / Discount
Chesterfield County offers real estate tax relief programs for qualifying seniors age 65+ and disabled residents, but does not offer direct water utility bill discounts.
Varies by Private Hauler Bin (Trash)
Curbside placement rules vary by your contracted private hauler, but bins typically must be out by 5:30 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. For self-haul at county convenience centers, waste must originate from your personal residence.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Cold ashes
Drop-Off Bins at County Parks & Centers Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables in plastic trash bags when using county drop-off locations. All items should be rinsed out and placed loosely into the respective bins.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (no lids)
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Cardboard and mixed paper
- ✓Waxy coated food and beverage cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-contaminated pizza boxes
- ✕Hoses, wires, and cords
- ✕Sheets of aluminum foil
Yard Waste Bin
If using a private hauler, limbs must typically be bundled (under 3-4 feet in length) and weigh less than 35 pounds. At convenience centers, PTO dump units and leaf box trucks are strictly prohibited due to safety hazards.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush and limbs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Self-Haul Daily or By Appointment with Hauler
Placement
When hauling to convenience centers, loads must be securely covered and tied down. Dump trucks and PTO dump units are not permitted at the facilities.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Household appliances
- ✓ Electronics and televisions
- ✓ Tires (limits apply)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Commercial construction debris
- ✕ Dedicated loads of concrete or asphalt
- ✕ Ammunition and explosives
- ✕ Medical waste
- ✕ Asbestos
At the convenience centers, appliances containing Freon (like refrigerators) incur a $15 fee, while non-Freon appliances are $10. Tires cost between $2 and $5 depending on if they are on or off the rim.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The Northern and Southern Area Convenience Centers are completely closed on major county holidays. For curbside service, private haulers typically delay pickup by one day following major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Yard Waste Exception
Private hauler yard waste pickup follows the same holiday slide schedule as regular garbage.
During severe winter weather, always check the county's Storm Information page for emergency closures of the convenience centers and drop-off sites.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of Park Drop-Offs
When taking your recyclables to one of Chesterfield County's park drop-off locations, never leave your items inside a plastic garbage bag. Plastic film tangles in the recycling machinery and ruins entire batches of good recyclables.
Look for the Compost Icon
If you participate in the purple cart compost program at the NACC or SACC, ensure that any paper plates or bioplastics you toss in display an official 'Certified Compostable' icon. Standard plastic-coated paper plates will contaminate the compost.
No Medical Waste or Needles
Never place loose syringes, lancets, or other bio-hazardous medical waste in your curbside bins or take them to the convenience centers, as they pose a severe hazard to sanitation workers.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayThe Waste and Resource Recovery (WARR) Division often provides free mulch to residents during the spring months. Check the county website for availability at the convenience centers before you begin spring landscaping.
Fall
October - DecemberDo not blow leaves into the street, gutters, or storm drains, as this violates stormwater pollution prevention guidelines. Leaves must be bagged for private collection or hauled to a convenience center.
Winter
JanuaryPrivate haulers usually collect bare Christmas trees during the first two weeks of January. Trees must be completely free of ornaments and tinsel, and those taller than 5 feet usually need to be cut in half.
About Meadowbrook Waste Management
Navigating the Open Market in Chesterfield County
Because Meadowbrook is an unincorporated community within Chesterfield County, residents do not receive government-funded curbside trash pickup. Instead, the area operates on a subscription-based open market. Homeowners must contract directly with private waste haulers—such as Zan's Refuse, Choice Waste Services, or Republic Services—or opt to self-haul their household garbage to one of the county's designated convenience centers.
Utilizing County Convenience Centers for Self-Haul
For DIY disposal, the Northern Area Convenience Center (NACC) in Midlothian and the Southern Area Convenience Center (SACC) in Chester are accessible seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. These facilities process standard household trash, bulk items, and yard debris. When visiting, you must be prepared to show a valid driver's license or utility bill to prove your Chesterfield County residency.
Robust Drop-Off Recycling Network
Curbside recycling coordination by the CVWMA ended in Chesterfield County in 2023. Unless you explicitly pay your private hauler for curbside recycling, you will need to utilize the county's extensive drop-off network. Triangle-marked community recycling bins are stationed at major local parks—such as Rockwood Park, Harry G. Daniel Park, and Goyne Park—accepting plastics #1-7, glass, aluminum, and cardboard free of charge.
Innovative Compostables Drop-Off Program
A unique feature of Chesterfield's solid waste program is the free Compostables Drop-off Program. Meadowbrook residents can bring food scraps (including meat, dairy, and bones), food-soiled paper towels, and certified compostable utensils to the purple carts located at both the NACC and SACC. This initiative plays a vital role in diverting heavy organic waste away from local landfills.
Drop-off Facilities
Northern Area Convenience Center (NACC)
3200 Warbro Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
Materials Accepted
Southern Area Convenience Center (SACC)
6700 Landfill Drive, Chester, VA 23831
Materials Accepted
Harry G. Daniel Park Recycling Center
6600 Whitepine Road, North Chesterfield, VA
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Meadowbrook not have county-provided trash collection?
Meadowbrook is part of Chesterfield County, which does not manage curbside residential trash collection. The county operates on an open-market system, meaning homeowners must set up a private subscription with a licensed hauling company or haul their own trash to a county convenience center.
How do I recycle in Meadowbrook if my hauler doesn't offer it?
Chesterfield County maintains a robust network of free drop-off recycling centers. You can take your sorted plastics, glass, metal cans, and cardboard to the Northern or Southern Area Convenience Centers, or to community bins located at several county parks including Rockwood Park and Harry G. Daniel Park.
Where can I dispose of food scraps and compost?
Meadowbrook residents can participate in the county's free Compostables Drop-off Program. Simply bring your food scraps, coffee filters, eggshells, and certified compostable products to the purple carts stationed at both the Northern and Southern Area Convenience Centers.
How much does it cost to dump an old refrigerator at the county center?
If you take a refrigerator, freezer, or air conditioner to the NACC or SACC, you will be charged a $15 fee per item to cover the safe removal and recycling of the Freon. Appliances that do not contain Freon, such as stoves and washers, incur a $10 fee.