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Waste Facility
Catlett collection station
3157 County Rd 796, Catlett, VA 20119
Small community drop-off in Catlett for local residents to get rid of household refuse and recyclables. Located off County Rd 796, it’s the kind of place neighbors use when doing yard cleanup or clearing out a garage. Expect a practical, no-frills setup rather than a big county transfer station.
Pull into a modest lot with lanes to drive up to a staffed entrance booth or scale-many county collection stations use that setup so vehicles are checked and directed. There are usually several large containers or compactors visible from the drive, and recycling or drop-off bays set off to one side. Vehicles typically pull up, unload at the appropriate container area, then return past the booth to finish. Weekends and spring cleanup seasons tend to be the busiest times, so lines can form on the access road.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring a photo ID or proof of residency, since most local stations require it to use the facility.
- Have materials loosely sorted in the truck or trailer beforehand so unloading goes faster and people in line move along.
- Secure loads with a tarp and tie-downs for the drive in, and make sure anything loose is boxed or bagged to avoid spills while waiting.
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