The Landfill is open from 8 am until 4:15 pm, Monday through Saturday for residents of Augusta County and the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro. All businesses and residents needing to dispose of waste at the active landfill must arrive before 3:30 p.m. Holiday closing dates can be found below. 

Convenience center hours are 7 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Saturday. Convenience center locations can be found here.

Holiday Closing Dates

View the landfill's holiday closures on the Augusta Water website. 

Latex Paint 

Latex paints may be disposed of through normal household waste disposal when dried to a solid state. Latex or water-based paint is not hazardous s are and are not accepted during hazardous waste collections. The recycling process used for solvent-based paints (which are accepted) is not appropriate for latex paints. 

For cans holding only small amounts of paint, simply remove the lid and allow the paint to dry to a solid.

For cans with greater amounts of paint, the drying process can be accelerated by adding an absorbent material. Sta-Dry floor absorbent or kitty litter work well. Saw dust may be used, but is not as absorbent. Simply mix the absorbent material with the paint and allow the open can to dry to a solid.

Once in a solid state, latex paints may be safely disposed of along with your regular household waste.

Computer and Small Electronics Recycling

Goodwill Industries will accept computers, computer equipment, small printers, fax machines, phones, smoke detectors, etc. Goodwill is located at 1104 Greenville Ave., Staunton (540-886-8910) or 132 Lucy Lane, Waynesboro (540-941-8526).

CFL’s and Fluorescent Tube Disposal/Recycling

Households may dispose CFL’s and fluorescent tubes with general trash. Augusta County will accept these items from residents only at the annual household hazardous waste collection event in the fall of the year.

Plastic Grocery Bags 

Many area retailers collect and recycle plastic grocery bags. Many of these bags are turned into boards that are used in the construction and landscaping industry.

Helium Tanks 

Helium tanks must be completely empty of helium and can be discarded in the metal pile at the landfill. 

Medication Disposal

The Augusta County Sheriff's Office accepts unused pills at their office in Verona. No liquids or sharps / syringes may be dropped off. Medications may also be disposed of through a national drug take back program that is sponsored by various organizations. For additional options, link DisposeMyMeds.org.

Should you have questions concerning what can be taken to the landfill please call 540-337-2857.