Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
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Read more →6301 Olivet Church Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140
(804) 966-2686Small county refuse site serving Providence Forge and New Kent County residents. Locals use it for household cleanouts, yard debris, and regular trash drops rather than large commercial hauls. The site sits on Olivet Church Road and feels like a practical, no-frills place to get rid of things that don’t belong at the curb.
Drive up to a manned entrance area and be prepared to stop and wait your turn; there’s usually traffic flow control for vehicles and trucks. A scale or weigh station is commonly part of county refuse sites, so expect to pause when coming in and again when leaving. The actual drop-off area has large containers and open tipping zones, with piles and roll-off bins for different materials visible from the lanes. Weekends, especially during spring or fall cleanups, tend to be busier and require extra patience.
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