Certain types of wastes will not be accepted. The size of loads will be restricted and the size of materials in the loads will also be restricted. These restrictions are based on legal requirements, health and safety considerations and potential impacts on equipment used to compact and haul the waste.
Not Accepted at Any Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA)-Operated Facility
The following will not be accepted at any VPPSA operated facility in Mathews County:
- Any brush or lumber longer than four feet in length
- Any large load - defined as larger than a full pick up truck load
- Any waste material that could damage compactors or containers
- Any wet loads with free liquids
- Asbestos
- Hazardous, toxic or regulated medical wastes
- Land Clearing debris and/or large stumps
- Loads of soil, bricks or stone
- Loads with ashes or other waste which is hot or may contain live embers
- Materials with offensive odors
Accepted at Transfer Station
The following will not be accepted at the convenience center, but will be accepted at the transfer station:
- Bulky wastes such as couches, mattresses and box springs, that cannot fit in the compactor hopper
- Construction and demolition waste with limitations and restrictions
- Roofing materials with limitations and restrictions
