Official drop-off rules in Newport News
Self-haul: Newport News Recovery Operations Center
The Recovery Operations Center (520 Atkinson Blvd, Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) accepts trash from Newport News residents who pay the Solid Waste User Fee, up to 6 cubic yards of household trash and bulk waste per week, with proof of residency.
No contractor trash and no commercial waste. Dump trucks and dump trailers are allowed for vegetative waste only. Questions: 311 Contact Center, 757-933-2311.
Sources: City of Newport News: Recovery Operations Center. Checked October 27, 2026. Rules and fees change: confirm on the official page before you go.
Dump or dumpster: which is cheaper in Newport News?
For a pickup load or two, hauling it yourself usually wins. Once a cleanout or remodel runs to several loads, a dumpster can cost less than your time, fuel and repeated gate fees.
Haul it yourself
Gate fee by weight, by load, or free for residents at some city sites
- You need a truck or trailer, a way to cover and secure the load, and time for each round trip
- Best for 1-2 pickup loads, yard waste, or single items like a mattress or appliance
- Resident-only sites usually ask for ID or proof of address
Rent a dumpster
$375 - $565 prices Newport News companies publish
- 10 yard: $375 - $419 (4 companies)
- 15 yard: $459 (1 company)
- 20 yard: $455 - $499 (4 companies)
- 30 yard: $550 - $565 (2 companies)
- Dropped at your driveway; you load at your own pace, then it's hauled away
- Best for several pickup loads: a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads and a 20 yard about 6 (redbox+)
Pickup-load capacity: redbox+ Greensboro size guide. Dumpster prices are the ones local companies publish, collected on our city pages with a source link for each.
Sites within 20 miles of Newport News
Sorted by straight-line distance from central Newport News. Listings come from EPA and state records; a green "Listed by" link appears where an official city or county page names that address.
Landfills & transfer stations (4)
USA Waste of Virginia Landfills - Bethel
100 N Park Ln
≈ 4.8 mi from central Newport News
Hampton, VA 23666Operator (EPA LMOP): WM
(757) 766-3033 Directions EPA record
Source: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Solid Waste Program Solid Waste Permits, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 29, 2025.
Goodwin Neck Transfer Station
145 Goodwin Neck Road
≈ 7.5 mi from central Newport News
Yorktown, VA 23692Source: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Solid Waste Program Solid Waste Permits, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 29, 2025.
SPSA - Isle of Wight Transfer Station
13191 Foursquare Rd
≈ 12.4 mi from central Newport News
Smithfield, VA 23397Source: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Solid Waste Program Solid Waste Permits, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 29, 2025.
Portsmouth City - Craney Island Landfill
4699 Hedgerow Ln
≈ 15.5 mi from central Newport News
Portsmouth, VA 23703(757) 686-2539 Directions EPA record
Source: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Solid Waste Program Solid Waste Permits, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 29, 2025.
Scrap metal & yard waste (4)
Sims Metal - Tabb
2116 George Washington Memorial Hwy
≈ 4.5 mi from central Newport News
Tabb, VA 23693Source: Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), via EPA DDRT, record dated August 26, 2025.
Yard Waste Compost Fac No 1
550 Atkinson Way
≈ 5.3 mi from central Newport News
Newport News, VA 23601Source: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, record dated June 1, 2020.
Liebherr Construction Equipment Co
4100 Chestnut Ave
≈ 8.1 mi from central Newport News
Newport News, VA 23607Source: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, record dated June 1, 2020.
Old Dominion Metals Inc.
1618 W Pembroke Ave
≈ 8.8 mi from central Newport News
Hampton, VA 23661Source: Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), via EPA DDRT, record dated August 26, 2025.
Map: dumps and drop-offs near Newport News
Interactive map of 8 sites
- Landfill
- C&D landfill
- Transfer station
- C&D recycling
- Hazardous waste
- Electronics
- Tires
- Scrap metal
- Yard waste
Pins use the coordinates in the EPA records. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What to do with special items
- How to get rid of an old mattressWhere to take an old mattress: free state recycling programs (CA, CT, OR, RI), city drop-off fees like $5-$25,…
- How to dispose of a refrigerator or other applianceEPA guidance on getting rid of refrigerators, freezers, AC units and other appliances: utility bounty programs,…
- How to dispose of old tiresWhere to take old tires: retailer take-back, city drop-off limits (often 4-6 free), per-tire fees, and 1,400+…
- How to recycle electronics, TVs and computersWhere to recycle electronics, TVs and computers: EPA steps (wipe data, remove batteries), manufacturer and…
- How to dispose of paint, batteries and household chemicalsWhere to take paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides and cleaners: EPA household hazardous waste rules,…
More cities in Virginia
Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.
Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.
Newport News dump FAQ
Where is the closest dump to Newport News?
Measured from central Newport News, the closest landfill or transfer station in EPA's data is USA Waste of Virginia Landfills - Bethel (Hampton), about 4.8 miles in a straight line. There are 4 landfills and transfer stations within 20 miles; check which ones accept the public before you go.
How much does the dump cost in Newport News?
We didn't find one published public rate for the area. Fees differ by site and change, so check the operator's page or call before you load up.
Where can I take construction debris, tires or electronics near Newport News?
Within 20 miles, EPA's data lists 1 C&D landfill, 0 C&D recyclers, 0 tire sites, 0 electronics recyclers and 0 household hazardous waste sites. Use the filters above the list.
Should I rent a dumpster instead of going to the dump in Newport News?
If you have more than a couple of pickup loads, a dumpster usually saves trips: redbox+ says a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads. Our Newport News dumpster page lists the prices local companies publish.