Chesterfield County Southern Area Convenience Center

Chesterfield County Southern Area Convenience Center in Chester is the small, local drop-off point for residential trash, recycling and yard debris. Neighbors use it for pickup loads, garage cleanouts and yard waste when a full trip to the landfill isn’t needed. It feels like the kind of place you swing by between bigger projects.

The site is compact with a few drive-up lanes and large roll-off containers alongside smaller recycling bins; plan to pull up, unload, and move on rather than wander around. There may be a small entrance booth or a scale, so be prepared to stop briefly if either is in place and fees can vary by location and material. Sorting materials before getting there speeds things up since recycling and yard waste are usually grouped separately. Weekends and spring/fall cleanup weekends often have lines, so expect some wait time at peak hours.