Acceptable / Unacceptable Waste

  1. Acceptable Waste
  2. Unacceptable Waste

The following will be accepted at the transfer station and convenience center:

  • Household waste from residents and property owners of Mathews County
  • Business waste from small businesses with limitations and restrictions described in the Unacceptable Waste section
  • Small loads of construction and demolition waste from contractors with limitations and restrictions described in the Unacceptable Waste section

Conditions for Acceptance

Certain types of wastes will be accepted with conditions as follows:

  • Household medical sharps (needles, lancets or syringes) will be accepted, but must be in a sealed puncture-resistant container
  • Small animal carcasses will be accepted provided that they are double bagged and the attendant is notified of the contents of the bag
  • Agricultural pesticide containers will be accepted only after they have been triple rinsed and crushed
  • If a user requires more than twenty minutes to unload a vehicle, and others are waiting to dump, the user must return to the end of the line to provide other users the opportunity to unload
  • For vehicles and trailers with dump capability, a maximum of two cubic yards (the volume of a full size pick up) will be accepted. Depending on the waste material, the waste may need to be unloaded by hand or dumped in several smaller loads to prevent damage to the equipment.

Direct Haul to the Landfill

The county will not pay the fee for any load that does not meet these restrictions and must be delivered directly to the landfill.