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Convenience Center
Coolwell Convenience Center
580 N Coolwell Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
A small convenience center in Amherst where local residents drop off household trash, recyclables and yard debris. Mostly used by people from nearby neighborhoods who need a quick place to unload smaller loads rather than hauling to a larger transfer station.
The site is compact - think a few roll-off containers or bins rather than long processing lanes. There is often a small entrance booth or kiosk near the driveway and a short loop where vehicles pull up to the containers; backups can form if several cars arrive at once. Expect concrete or gravel pads with marked containers for different materials and simple signage telling where to leave items. Weekend mornings and spring cleanup times tend to be the busiest, so lines can get slow then.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring gloves and a tarp for loose debris - the containers can be dusty and items often need to be lifted or tossed.
- If towing a trailer, be prepared to back in; the turns are tight and space to maneuver is limited.
- Sort recyclables and yard waste before getting to the site so unloading goes faster and others can move through the line.
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