Individuals who abuse the collection system by scavenging, discarding prohibited materials, or using the convenience centers for non–Bedford County trash is prohibited. Violators may be prosecuted.
No person may operate a facility for the disposal, storage or treatment of solid waste without a permit from the DEQ. No person may allow solid waste to be disposed of or otherwise managed on his property without a permit from the DEQ. Any person who manages a solid waste facility or manages solid waste on his property without a permit from the DEQ must immediately cease treatment, storage or disposal and must initiate removal, clean-up or corrective actions.
Contact the Code Enforcement Officer if you witness any violations: 540-586-7616.
Prohibited Disposals at Convenience Centers
These items must be taken to the Waste Management Facility:
- Dead animals
- Freon containing appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers
- Building, construction, and remodeling materials
- Furniture and appliances (except at full-service gated sites)
- Brush, limbs, and branches that are not able to be bagged
- Stumps
- Tires and automobile parts
- Fencing materials
- Solid waste generated from a commercial, manufacturing or business enterprise
- Ashes and coals from any form of burning
- Gas tanks or cylinders
- Poisonous, infectious or hazardous waste
- 55-gallon drums
- Explosives are not accepted at convenience centers or Waste Management Facility. Contact State Police to dispose of explosives.
