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Roanoke County is committed to recycling and we are working towards implementing an efficient and convenient method for citizens to recycle. As an agency, Roanoke County is committed to responsible environmental stewardship, as shown in our System Of Environmental Management goals and objectives.
Recycling Locations
Roanoke County currently offers six recycling drop-off locations in addition to the Tinker Creek Transfer Station. Roanoke County plans to expand these sites throughout the County to make recycling as convenient as possible for all residents.
Cox Communications
 The County of Roanoke in cooperation with Cox Communications now has a recycling location available at the Cox Communications building on Fallowater Lane in southwest Roanoke County. This site currently accepts mixed paper, aluminum, and plastic.
Hollins University
The County location is on the campus of Hollins University. Upon entering the campus, follow the recycling signs to the drop-off site. This site currently accepts mixed paper, aluminum, and plastic.
Cave Spring Middle School
Cave Spring Middle School is located at 4800 Brambleton Avenue. The recycle trailer accepts the following materials: mixed paper, plastic #1, plastic #2, and aluminum. Please only place those items in the designated bins as other material will contaminate the load and it will not be usable.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Oak Grove Elementary School is located at 5005 Grandin Road Ext. The recycle trailer accepts the following materials: mixed paper, plastic #1, plastic #2, and aluminum. Please only place those items in the designated bins as other material will contaminate the load and it will not be usable.
Glenvar Middle School
Glenvar Middle School is located at 4555 Malus Drive. The recycle trailer accepts the following materials: mixed paper, plastic #1, plastic #2, and aluminum. Please only place those items in the designated bins as other material will contaminate the load and it will not be usable.
William Byrd Middle School
William Byrd Middle School is located at 2910 Washington Avenue. The recycle trailer accepts the following materials: mixed paper, plastic #1, plastic #2, and aluminum. Please only place those items in the designated bins as other material will contaminate the load and it will not be usable.
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Roanoke Valley Resource Authority - Tinker Creek Transfer Station
Roanoke County residents are also encouraged to use the drop-off sites at
- Tinker Creek Transfer Station, 1020 Hollins Road
- Community Recycling Center at Cycle Systems on Broadway Avenue.
For residents in West County, the City of Salem offers several convenient recycling sites, including a full service drop-off center (plastics 1 & 2, aluminum, bi-metal cans, and newspaper)on Indiana street across from the Street Department, and one newspaper-only drop-off site located in the parking lot adjacent to the City's Court House on Calhoun Street.
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Here are just a few figures on recycling in Roanoke County from fiscal year 2006 ...
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Mulched Brush - 6,500 tons mulched and available for citizens
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Recycled Office paper/cardboard - 8.06 tons
For annual totals of recycled materials received at Roanoke County's drop-off centers, see Roanoke County's web page of System Of Environmental Management.
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