Accepted Materials at van der Linde Recycling
Search what we accept at 73 Hunters Branch Rd, Troy, VA 22974 — and what we can't take, with alternatives.
Alkaline batteries
Not AcceptedHazardous / Reject
Take it to: Many municipal collection sites accept household alkaline batteries — check your county's hazardous-waste day.
Appliances (no refrigerant)
AcceptedHousehold
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Appliances (with refrigerant)
Special HandlingHousehold
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Accepted at $60/ton, but the refrigerant (Freon) must be professionally removed before drop-off. We cannot accept appliances that still contain refrigerant. To have it removed, contact a licensed appliance repair company or HVAC professional.
Asbestos
Not AcceptedHazardous / Reject
Asbestos requires a licensed abatement contractor. We cannot accept any suspected asbestos-containing material.
Take it to: Licensed asbestos abatement contractor.
Asphalt
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated), $15 minimum
Block (CMU)
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated), $15 minimum
Brick
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated), $15 minimum
Brush
AcceptedYard Waste
Fee: $55/ton (prorated), $15 minimum
Cabinets
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Car parts
AcceptedMetal
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
No fuel tanks, no fluid-filled components.
Cardboard
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Carpet
AcceptedHousehold
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Concrete
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated), $15 minimum
Concrete with rebar
Special HandlingConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated), $15 minimum
Some rebar is acceptable in concrete loads — call ahead with photos so we can route them.
Dead animals
Not AcceptedHazardous / Reject
Take it to: Contact your local animal control or licensed disposal service.
Decking lumber
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Doors
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Drywall
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Fencing
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Flooring (wood, tile, vinyl)
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Fluorescent bulbs
AcceptedHousehold
Fee: $15 each
No need to bring to the office — drop off at the scale with the rest of your load. Do not include in dumpster loads.
Food waste
Special HandlingHousehold
Fee: $60/ton (prorated), $15 minimum
Accepted in sealed bags. We accept food waste as long as it's bagged — please note that we do not process or recycle food waste, so it goes with general waste rather than into our recycling stream.
Furniture (metal frames)
AcceptedMetal
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Furniture (mixed)
AcceptedHousehold
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Hazardous chemicals
Not AcceptedHazardous / Reject
Take it to: County hazardous-waste collection days or licensed hazmat haulers.
Lawn equipment
AcceptedMetal
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Drain fluids before bringing in.
Lithium-ion batteries
Not AcceptedHazardous / Reject
Lithium-ion batteries pose a serious fire risk in our equipment — we have lost loads and equipment to undisclosed batteries. NEVER include them in a dumpster or drop-off load.
Take it to: Take to Lowe's in Zion Crossroads (Call2Recycle program) or your county's hazardous-waste collection day.
Logs
AcceptedYard Waste
Fee: $55/ton (prorated), $15 minimum
Medical waste
Not AcceptedHazardous / Reject
Take it to: Sharps disposal containers and certified medical-waste haulers.
Metal (general)
AcceptedMetal
Fee: $60/ton (prorated) or scale-out for clean metal — call ahead
Paint (liquid)
Not AcceptedHazardous / Reject
Liquid paint is hazardous waste. Dry it out completely with kitty litter or paint hardener and it can go in regular trash.
Take it to: County hazardous-waste collection days, or PaintCare drop-off sites in Virginia.
Pallets
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Pesticides
Not AcceptedHazardous / Reject
Take it to: County hazardous-waste collection days.
Propane tanks
Not AcceptedHazardous / Reject
Take it to: Most propane retailers (Lowe's, Tractor Supply, gas stations) accept used tanks for refill or recycling.
PVC
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Raw sewage / septic waste
Not AcceptedHazardous / Reject
Take it to: Licensed septic / wastewater haulers.
Rigid plastics
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Shingles
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Tires (small car / passenger)
Special HandlingHousehold
Fee: $10 each
Small car and passenger tires only, off the rim. We cannot accept large/truck tires or tires still on the rim.
Tree stumps
Special HandlingYard Waste
Fee: $55/ton (prorated), $15 minimum
Stumps are processed on a separate line — please call ahead so we can route them.
Windows
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Wire
AcceptedMetal
Fee: $60/ton (prorated)
Wood (untreated)
AcceptedConstruction & Demo
Fee: $60/ton (prorated), $15 minimum
A note on lithium-ion batteries
We've had real fires at our facility caused by lithium-ion batteries hidden in mixed loads. Phones, laptops, e-bikes, power tools, and electric-vehicle batteries are never accepted in our dumpsters or drop-off loads.
Take them to a participating Call2Recycle drop-off (Lowe's in Zion Crossroads is the closest) or your county's hazardous-waste collection day. If in doubt, ask us.
Don't see what you have?
Give us a call — chances are we can help, or point you to where it can go.