Energy and Resource Conservation  

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Promotes a culture of sustainability in Henrico County to conserve resources, build resilience, improve quality of life, and protect the environment.

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Residential Drop – off Composting

HEART, Keep Henrico Beautiful, CVWMA and Nope Compost Company are collaborating to offer residents an opportunity to drop off food scraps and other certified compostable materials at both Henrico public use areas. This free program reduces the amount of waste in landfills and is better for the environment.

Springfield Road Public Use Area
10600 Fords Country Lane
Open daily 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Charles City Road Public Use Area
2075 Charles City Road
Open daily 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Food Waste Composting Banner with the HEART logo and an image of Stewart the Turtle holding a basket with fruit and egg shells
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority food scrap drop off information logo. Information website linked.

February 2026 Impact Report

In February, CVWMA Henrico diverted 1,202 pounds of food scraps and organic material from landfills.

The estimated emissions saved are equal to:

  • 786 net pounds of CO2
  • 911 miles driven by passenger cars
  • 6 tree seedlings grown over ten years
  • 28,738 smartphones charged

Year-to-Date: 2,388 lbs. diverted

HEART shaped logo of bright green & teal colors with white leaves on a branch in the middle. Henrico's Environmental Action Resource Committee text underneath in bright green & teal.