Promotes a culture of sustainability in Henrico County to conserve resources, build resilience, improve quality of life, and protect the environment.
Government Operations
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.
July 2026 Impact Report
In July, CVWMA Henrico diverted 1,781 pounds of food scraps and organic material from landfills.
The estimated emissions saved are equal to:
- 1,164 net pounds of CO2
- 1,350 miles driven by passenger cars
- 9 tree seedlings grown over ten years
- 42,581 smartphones charged
Year-to-Date: 10,398 lbs. diverted
