Recycling Program

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1216 N. Independence Ave.
Independence, VA 24348
Local Phone: 276-773-3181
Fax: 276-773-2448
Email: gcpw@graysoncountyva.gov

 

 

The Public Works department would like to encourage you to take advantage of our local recycling program and help us keep Grayson CLEAN & GREEN!

RECYCLING CENTERS ARE OPEN
24 HOURS A DAY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

 

Recyclable Items

  • Newspapers and Magazines:Please remove the newspaper from plastic bags before placing them into the recycle bin.
  • Cardboard:Please break all cardboard down flat so more will fit into the recycle bin.
  • Aluminum
  • Tin
    • Plastic:  Effective March 4, 2020:  We can now accept #1 and #2 PLASTIC BOTTLES ONLY. 
      They will be accepted at the Public Works facility located at 1216 N. Independence Ave, Independence, VA on Wednesdays, 8am-12 Noon and Saturdays, 8am-12 Noon. 
      #1 and #2 plastic bottles are to be placed in the designated bins –
      please do not place any bags or other items in with the #1 and #2 plastic bottles.

Other Recyclables

Grayson County now has the equipment necessary to collect junk cars, automobile parts, old metal roofing and scrap iron. Please contact our office for more information or to schedule a pick up.

Grayson County Green Building Recycling Centers:

* Grayson County Public Works Facility
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – Effective June 30, 2017
 
* Rugby: Grayson Highlands General Store * Grayson Highlands School
* Elk Creek Fire Dept./Old Elk Creek School * Fries/Water Plant Road
* White Top Community Center *Troutdale Fire Deptartment
* Old Providence School * Fairview School
* Baywood School *Old Bridle Creek School

ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING: Cardboard, Office Paper, News Paper, Shredded Paper,  Magazines, Aluminum Cans and Containers, and steel of all types.  Effective March 4, 2020:  We can now accept #1 and #2 PLASTIC BOTTLES ONLY.  They will be accepted at the Public Works building on Wednesdays, 8am-12 Noon and Saturdays, 8am-12 Noon.  #1 and #2 plastic bottles are to be placed in the designated bins – please do not place any bags or other items in with the #1 and #2 plastic bottles.

ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING: Plastic grocery bags, Shrink wrap, Glass, PVC and ABS plastic pipe, Styrofoam, Wax Coated cardboard boxes, Hazardous or Biological materials and /or Containers of any kind.

DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF RECYCLABLES

For more information contact:
Grayson County Public Works Department at 276-773-3181 or email us at gcpw@graysoncountyva.gov.

Carroll-Grayson-Galax Solid Waste Authority
225 Landfill Road
Hillsville, VA 24343
Phone: 276-728-2511
Fax: 276-728-7453

E-mail:cggswa@earthlink.net

Hours: Monday thru Saturday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Links for Recycling/Reusing Ideas

www.diynetwork.com
Search for Crafts made from recycled materials.

http://www.makingfriends.com/recycle.htm

www.crafts.kaboose.com

Private Salvage Company

Elk Creek Salvage
946 Spring Valley Road
Independence, VA 24326

Elk Creek Salvage accepts automobiles, appliances, and various scrap metals including metal roofing at no charge.

Hi-Lands Recycling
Located at Volney
Rt. 16 beside The Log Store
Phone: 276-579-2248
Open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Weekdays, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturdays

 

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