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Waste Facility
Bedford County Waste Collection Center
16169 Forest Rd, Forest, VA 24551
A small county collection center serving Forest and nearby parts of Bedford County. Locals drop household trash and typical curbside extras here rather than hauling everything to the landfill. The place is used mostly by residents doing cleanup, yard work, or small renovation projects.
Expect a simple, utilitarian site with an entrance area where vehicles pause before moving onto the tipping area or drop-off lanes. There is usually a booth or gate at the entrance and a clear flow for cars and pickups to pull up, unload, and leave; larger trucks take a bit more maneuvering. Recycling and bulk drop-off points are commonly grouped together on the lot, with piles, bays, or containers visible from the drive lanes. Weekends and spring cleanup times get noticeably busy, so lines and short backups are common.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring proof of local residency-county centers commonly ask for ID or a bill showing a local address.
- Load items so they’re easy to hand off or toss from the passenger side; things that fall out make unloading slower.
- Try weekday mornings if possible; weekend afternoons are the busiest and take longer to get through.
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