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1. What is recycling?

Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products.  Recycling can benefit your community, the economy, and the environment.

2. What can I recycle?

Spotsylvania Recycles bases collection off of a Single Stream Program. This program allows residents the ease and convenience of placing all acceptable materials into a single hopper. This enhanced recycling program decreases the amount of trash generated and increases the diversion/recycling rate, saving valuable Landfill space.

Single Stream Recycling (PDF) allows you to mix all your recycling into one container. Staff has evaluated other options and has found that this method is the most economical to the taxpayer in meeting state-mandated recycling goals. Staff will continue to explore new options to continue to seek the most economical form of recycling for its customers. No Plastic Bags or Styrofoam.

For more information, view the Accepted Items page.

3. Where can I recycle?

Spotsylvania Recycles offers recycling options at the County’s 13 convenience centers. However, not all items are accepted at all convenience centers; to see the recycling options nearest to you, see Center Locations. Staff is working to make all recycling options available at all Convenience Centers in the near future. We are always looking for ideas and comments from the public on how to improve recycling programs, so email Recycle Ideas.

4. What is single stream recycling?

Single Stream Recycling allows residents the ease and convenience of placing all acceptable recyclable materials into a single hopper. This enhanced recycling program decreases the amount of trash generated and increases the diversion/recycling rate, saving valuable Landfill space. Please NO Plastic Bags or Styrofoam.

For more information, view the Accepted Items page. 

For more information about Solid Waste Center Hours and Schedule, view the Solid Waste Center Information page.

5. Why is it important to only put items that can be recycled in the recycling bin?

Putting items in the recycling bin that can’t be recycled can contaminate the recycling stream. After these unrecyclable items arrive at recycling centers, they can cause costly damage to the equipment. Additionally, after arriving at recycling centers, they must be sorted out and then sent to landfills, which raises costs for the facility. That is why it is important to check the Accepted Items list before you go to the solid waste facility to place items into the bin. 

For more information, view the Accepted Items page.