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Waste Facility
Ivy Material Utilization Center
4576 Dick Woods Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-3306A county-level disposal site on Dick Woods Road used by Charlottesville residents for hauling household and yard debris. People from the city and nearby areas drop off typical residential loads here rather than making a trip into Northern Virginia facilities.
Drive up the entrance road and you'll likely pass an attended booth where vehicles pause before heading into the main yard. There are large open areas with piles and compactors, and drivers are directed where to pull up to unload. Weekends, especially in spring, can get backed up and require waiting in line, while weekdays move more steadily.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring proof of local residency or a utility bill-most community disposal sites ask for something to verify address.
- Load vehicles so items can be handed down or offloaded quickly; loose, mixed piles slow the whole process.
- Plan to go midweek or early in the morning to avoid long lines; peak times fill fast during seasonal cleanups.
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