Recycling
Recyclable Products
Newsprint, steel, aluminum cans, types 1 and 2 plastic, cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are collected at the sites listed below:
- Danville Mall (southwest corner)
- Tractor Supply (Kings Fairground Plaza)
- Ballou Park Shopping Center
- South Boston Road/Halifax Road (across from Public Works facility)
Since 1992, the City of Danville has met the Virginia State mandated 25% recycling rate each year. In 2018, the City’s recycling rate was 43.5%.
Curbside Recycling Service
Curbside Recycling Service became available in January 2012. City residents may sign up for curbside recycling service (PDF).
Public Works will provide a ninety-six (96) gallon recycling container for new subscribers. Recyclable materials include: plastic, mixed paper, aluminum, tin, steel, cardboard, and glass.
Effective July 1, 2016, the annual cost is $90 for bi-monthly collection service between July through June. Collection will be provided on the first and third Thursday of each month. Applications made after July 1st will be pro-rated to the end of June the following year at a cost of $3.75 per collection.
(If paying with cash, please bring exact change)
Submit your application form (PDF) and payment to:
Public Works Department
998 South Boston Road
Danville, VA 24540
E-Recycling Center
A collection site is located at the Public Works Warehouse Building on 998 South Boston Road for miscellaneous electronics such as computers, small household devices, etc. (Please note: televisions are no longer recyclable.)
The City does not accept the following recyclables:
- Auto Fluids
- Batteries
- Bulbs (fluorescent, incandescent, or tubular)
- Plastic Types 3 to 7