Henrico Public Use Area

Henrico Public Use Area is a local waste disposal spot just off Charles City Road that residents in Richmond use for dropping off household refuse. It’s the kind of place neighbors swing by when clearing out the garage or doing a yard clean-up. The site is set up for community use rather than industrial traffic.

There’s an entrance booth and a gate where cars line up before being directed in; larger trucks get routed separately. Vehicles usually pass over a scale on the drive in or out, so expect a short pause at that point. The facility has open tipping areas and rows of containers, with recycling bins typically placed near the main parking or drop-off lanes. Weekends, especially during spring and fall cleanup, can see long lines and slower movement through the yard.