Southern Area Convenience Center
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Chesterfield County Waste and Resource Recovery in Chester, Chesterfield County, Virginia.
- Address
- 6700 Landfill Dr, Chester, VA 23831
- Hours
- Daily 7:00 am-6:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Chesterfield County residents only; no contractor chemicals
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 804-748-1297
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Chesterfield County Waste and Resource Recovery at 804-748-1297 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- –Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- –Propane
- –Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Antifreeze; motor oil; diesel; gasoline; gear oil; heating oil; hydraulic fluid; kerosene; lead-acid batteries; oil filters
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Quantity limitsFuels and automotive fluids 10 gallons each; lead-acid batteries and oil filters limit 5
Rules and residency
Who can use itChesterfield County residents only; no contractor chemicals
Note from the sourceConvenience centers take automotive fluids, fuels, lead-acid batteries and oil filters only; other household hazardous waste goes to the county’s special collection events.
Note from the sourceGasoline must come in OSHA-approved gas cans; staff pour it out and return the can.
Directions
Nearby alternatives
Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 3200 Warbro Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112Who can use it: Chesterfield County residents only; no contractor chemicals
- Collection event · 10300 Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23832 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Chesterfield County residents only
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FAQ
Who can use Southern Area Convenience Center?
Chesterfield County residents only; no contractor chemicals
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 804-748-1297 to check.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: lead-acid batteries. Limit: lead-acid batteries and oil filters limit 5.
Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
Coordinates: not geocoded. See something out of date? Report a correction.