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RVRA Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Tinker Creek Transfer Station)

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) in Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia.

Address: 1020 Hollins Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
Hours: Full collection: third Saturday of each month from 10:00 am, pre-registration required (register by noon the Friday before; next Nov 21, 2026). Limited drop-off (motor oil, antifreeze, latex paint, aerosol paint, car batteries): Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Who can use it: Residents of the cities of Roanoke and Salem, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton
Cost: Free
Appointment: Required
Phone: 540-857-5050

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) at 540-857-5050 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)Bleach; degreasers; drain cleaners; oven cleaners; pool chemicals; toilet cleaners; polishes; rat poison; insecticides; moth repellants; fertilizer; herbicides; pesticides; weed killers; wood preservatives; driveway sealer; refrigerants; antifreeze; car batteries; carburetor cleaners; fuel additives; gasoline; diesel; motor oil; starting fluid; transmission fluid; brake fluid; adhesives; glue; solvents; furniture strippers; oil-based paint; acrylic paint; paint strippers; paint thinner; turpentine; photographic chemicals; stains; alkaline batteries; lithium-ion batteries; rechargeable batteries; mercury thermostats; mercury thermometers; aerosols; heating oil; kerosene; lighter fluid; nail polish remover; propane tanks; fluorescent bulbs; e-cigarettes; latex paint

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Asbestos; infectious waste; explosives; ammunition; radioactive materials; medications; smoke detectors

Limits

Quantity limitsMonthly events: 75 lb of solids and 5 gallons of liquids total per visit. Weekday drop-off: latex paint, antifreeze and motor oil 5 gallons each

Rules and residency

Who can use itResidents of the cities of Roanoke and Salem, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

Bedford County Waste Management Facility
Permanent drop-off · 24 mi away · 1060 Recycle Rd, Bedford, VA 24523
Lynchburg Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Day
Collection event · 46 mi away · 2525 Concord Tpke, Lynchburg, VA 24504 · Date: Sat, Apr 10, 2027
Who can use it: Lynchburg and Campbell County residents; bring the completed verification form
Northern Area Convenience Center
Permanent drop-off · 127 mi away · 3200 Warbro Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112
Who can use it: Chesterfield County residents only; no contractor chemicals
Springfield Road Public Use Area
Permanent drop-off · 132 mi away · 10600 Fords Country Ln, Glen Allen, VA 23059
Who can use it: Henrico County residents (driver’s license with a Henrico address); no commercial waste
Chesterfield County Shred, E-Cycling and Household Hazardous Waste Event
Collection event · 134 mi away · 10300 Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23832 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Who can use it: Chesterfield County residents only
East Richmond Road Convenience Center
Permanent drop-off · 140 mi away · 3800 E Richmond Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
Who can use it: City of Richmond residents only (driver’s license, utility bill or vehicle registration); no commercial waste

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FAQ

Who can use RVRA Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Tinker Creek Transfer Station)?

Residents of the cities of Roanoke and Salem, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton

Is it free?

Free

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: acrylic paint. Accepted: paint strippers. Accepted: paint thinner. Accepted: latex paint. Limit: Monthly events: 75 lb of solids and 5 gallons of liquids total per visit. Weekday drop-off: latex paint, antifreeze and motor oil 5 gallons each.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: car batteries. Accepted: alkaline batteries. Accepted: lithium-ion batteries. Accepted: rechargeable batteries.

What will they turn away?

Asbestos; infectious waste; explosives; ammunition; radioactive materials; medications; smoke detectors

Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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