ZERO WASTE
The R-Board responsible waste management. Think refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle,
and rot. This reduces the amount of waste you send to the landfill.
Zero Waste
Zero waste is changing your lifestyle to reduce the waste that you generate. There
are alternatives to placing items in the trash. Think refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle,
and rot. This reduces the amount of waste you send to the landfill. View the Zero Waste Guide to learn more.
Reuse
Reuse items when possible. Donating gently used items is an example of reuse. Reuse old items as something new. For example, old t-shirts being turned into cleaning rags or being sewed into quilts. Donate gently used items to organizations listed in our donate list.
| Reuse Opportunities (Donate Gently Used Items. Please check with the organization before dropping off items to see if they are still being accepted.) | |||||
| Category | Organization | Address | Phone Numbers | Website | Accepted items |
| Appliances | Habitat for Humanity ReStore | 2378 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | 540-891-5009 | https://fredrestore.org/what-we-accept | Furniture & home appliances |
| Automobiles | American Red Cross | n/a | 1-855-92 RC CAR 1-855-927-2227 | https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate/car-donations.html | Our partner, CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, can accept vehicles in almost any condition, whether they can be driven or not, in all 50 states. We accept many types of vehicle donations, including cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, boats, motorcycles, RVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, heavy equipment, farm equipment, tractors and more. |
| Automobiles | Loisann’s Hope House | n/a | 540-371-0831 | https://loisannshopehouse.org/donate/ | Are you interested in helping a family get back on the road to success? Needs to be in good condition. Please contact Tara Best at [email protected] |
| Automobiles | Salvation Army | n/a | 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825) | https://satruck.org/ | Automobile (can accept vehicles in most conditions) |
| Books, audio books, music CDs and DVDs | Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library | Friends of the Library Center & Bookshop, 125 Olde Greenwich Drive Suite 150, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408 | 540-372-1144 | librarypoint.org/booksales | The Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library accept donations of new and gently used books, audio books, music CDs and DVDs at the Friends of the Library Center & Bookshop, 125 Olde Greenwich Drive Suite 150, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408. CRRL branches also accept donations during open hours. For large donations (6 or more bags/boxes), please email [email protected] to schedule a drop off at the Center & Bookshop. For updates, visit librarypoint.org/booksales or call 540-372-1144. |
| Clothing | Empowerhouse | 150 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 | 540-373-9372 X127 | https://www.empowerhouseva.org/?page_id=8525 | -Twin and full sheets, comforters -Bath towels, wash clothes, hand towels, kitchen towels -Pots, pans, dishes, utensils, cups, glasses -Winter coats, scarves, gloves Please call 540-373-9372 prior to dropping off donations to ensure staff is present and can assist in accepting donations. |
| Clothing | Giving Tree | James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | n/a | n/a | Clothing and accessories for 9th grade to 12th grade boys and girls. Donations are accepted when the school is open. For more information, please email [email protected] |
| Clothing | Goodwill Stores | Multiple locations in the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County | 540-659-5939 | https://fredgoodwill.org/ | Clothing, furniture, housewares, etc. |
| Clothing | Salvation Army | 2010 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | 540.373.3431 | https://salvationarmypotomac.org | clothing, knick-knacks, and furniture |
| Clothing | St Vincent de Paul Society | 142 Olde Greenwich Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22408 |
540-898-9066 | http://www.stvdpfredericksburg.com/ | Clothing |
| Furniture | Habitat for Humanity ReStore | 2378 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | 540-891-5009 | https://fredrestore.org/what-we-accept | Furniture & home appliances |
| Furniture | Salvation Army | 2010 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | 540.373.3431 | https://salvationarmypotomac.org | clothing, knick-knacks, and furniture |
| Household items | Empowerhouse | 150 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 | 540-373-9372 X127 | https://www.empowerhouseva.org/?page_id=8525 | -Twin and full sheets, comforters -Bath towels, wash clothes, hand towels, kitchen towels -Pots, pans, dishes, utensils, cups, glasses -Winter coats, scarves, gloves Please call 540-373-9372 prior to dropping off donations to ensure staff is present and can assist in accepting donations. |
| Household items | Salvation Army | 2010 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | 540.373.3431 | https://salvationarmypotomac.org | clothing, knick-knacks, and furniture |
| Household items | St William of York Outreach Inc | 3130 Patriot Hwy. Stafford, VA 22554 | 540-720-6652 | n/a | Household items |
Recycle
Reuse items when possible. Donating gently used items is an example of reuse. Reuse old items as something new. For example, old t-shirts being turned into cleaning rags or being sewed into quilts. Donate gently used items to organizations listed in our donate list.
| Recycle Opportunities (Please check with the company before dropping off recycling to see if they are still accepting items.) | |||||
| Category | Company | Address | Phone Numbers | Website | Accepted items |
| Appliances | R-Board | City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County Residents ONLY Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Rd., Stafford, VA 22554 Belman Road Convenience Center, 1200 Belman Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | 540-658-5279 | http://r-board.org/accepted-recyclables/ | Appliances |
| Automotive and equipment batteries | R-Board | City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County Residents ONLY Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Rd., Stafford, VA 22554 Belman Road Convenience Center, 1200 Belman Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | 540-658-5279 | http://r-board.org/accepted-recyclables/ | Automotive and equipment batteries |
| Batteries | Batteries Plus Bulbs | Check your local store | Check your local store | https://www.batteriesplus.com/t/recycling | Check with your local Batteries Plus Bulbs store to see what batteries, and light bulbs they accept. |
| Batteries | Home Depot | Check your local store | Check your local store | www.homedepot.com | Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours is accepted. CFL bulbs, and LED bulbs accepted at some Home Depot locations. |
| Batteries | Lowe’s | Check your local store | Check your local store | https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/stories/fresh-thinking/lowes-answers-your-recycling-faqs-so-you-dont-have-ask | CFL bulbs, and rechargeable batteries |
| Batteries | Staples | Check your local store | Check your local store | https://www.staples.com | Bring in your rechargeable batteries that no longer hold a charge to your local Staples® store and we’ll recycle them for free. Collected batteries are then sorted and recycled into new batteries and devices. Must be less than 11 lbs. -Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) -Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) -Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) -Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) We cannot accept single-use alkaline or lithium batteries or automotive/wet-cell batteries at this time. |
| Cooking Oil | R-Board | City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County Residents ONLY Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Rd., Stafford, VA 22554 | 540-658-5279 | http://r-board.org/accepted-recyclables/ | Cooking oil (Regional Landfill only) |
| Electronics | R-Board |
City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County Residents ONLY Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Rd., Stafford, VA 22554 Belman Road Convenience Center, 1200 Belman Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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540-658-5279 | http://r-board.org/accepted-recyclables/ | Electronics recycling is provided by the Stafford Middle School Leo Club. Residents can bring the following items to be recycled at the Regional Landfill ONLY “even if they don’t work or are broken” to raise needed funds to support sight, hearing, and other charitable programs. They accept cell phones, laptops, iPods, new and used inkjet, laser & toner cartridges, computers, and computer cables. The program CANNOT recycle old televisions or CRT monitors. |
| Light Bulbs | Batteries Plus Bulbs | Check your local store | Check your local store | https://www.batteriesplus.com/t/recycling | Check with your local Batteries Plus Bulbs store to see what batteries, and light bulbs they accept. |
| Light Bulbs | Home Depot | Check your local store | Check your local store | www.homedepot.com | Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours is accepted. CFL bulbs, and LED bulbs accepted at some Home Depot locations. |
| Light Bulbs | Lowe’s | Check your local store | Check your local store | https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/stories/fresh-thinking/lowes-answers-your-recycling-faqs-so-you-dont-have-ask | CFL bulbs, and rechargeable batteries |
| Light Bulbs | R-Board | City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County Residents ONLY Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Rd., Stafford, VA 22554 | 540-658-5279 | http://r-board.org/accepted-recyclables/ | Fluorescent light bulbs (Regional Landfill only, no bulbs longer than 4′) |
| Plastic Bags | Grocery Stores or Local Retailers | Check your local store | Check your local store | n/a | Collect plastic grocery store bags with other types of clean plastic film (bread bags and dry cleaner bags) and recycle them at the grocery store or other local retailers. |
| Tires | R-Board | City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County Residents ONLY Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Rd., Stafford, VA 22554 Belman Road Convenience Center, 1200 Belman Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | 540-658-5279 | http://r-board.org/accepted-recyclables/ | Tires (limit 8 tires per household per calendar year) |
Any Questions?
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