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Transfer Station
James City County Transfer Station
1204 Jolly Pond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
800-963-4776A working transfer station where county residents drop off household trash and recyclables before it’s compacted and hauled elsewhere. Locals and folks from around James City County use it when a quick trip to a landfill isn’t practical.
Drive up a short access road to a booth where attendants direct traffic; there’s usually a weigh scale and a stop on the way out since charges are typically by weight at transfer stations. Vehicles pull into lanes for different types of loads, and large concrete tipping areas and compactors are easy to spot from the drive. The site is industrial-looking - trucks, dumpsters, and piles of sorted material - so expect some noise and diesel smell on busy days.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort materials before unloading so tossing recyclables and trash is quicker once at the appropriate drop-off lane.
- Bring photo ID or proof of residency if using a county facility; that’s commonly required for resident access.
- Avoid weekend peak times if possible; early weekday mornings usually move faster and keep waits shorter.
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