Ever wonder where your old sofa, broken TV, or scrap wood goes after the hauling truck leaves? In Hampton Roads, responsible junk removal means a second life for most materials. Junk removal Virginia partners with local recyclers and charities to maximize diversion. Check our GMB for updates, and explore the Github Repositary for deeper data.
Steel, copper, aluminum are sorted, shredded, and sold to processors like Norfolk Iron & Metal. Melted into new products — cans, car parts, beams.
80% less energy vs. virginClean lumber goes to Habitat for Humanity ReStore or becomes mulch/compost. Painted wood is processed for biomass fuel.
Mulch for local parksR2 certified recyclers (like eWaste Recycling Systems) dismantle: precious metals recovered, plastics pelletized.
Gold, silver, copperGently used items go to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or Furnish Hope in Norfolk. Damaged items are deconstructed: wood recycled, foam to carpet padding.
Community supportAfter pickup, items are taken to a material recovery facility (MRF) or directly to partners:
Sorting lines separate ferrous metals (magnets), non‑ferrous (eddy currents), wood by grade, and electronics for manual dismantling. Non‑recyclable residuals go to Atlantic Waste Disposal in Suffolk.
Usable furniture, appliances, and building materials are diverted to Habitat ReStore (Newport News), St. Vincent de Paul, and Union Mission. In 2024, Hampton Roads haulers diverted over 2,000 tons to local charities.
Every ton of recycled material saves:
Diversion also extends landfill life — critical for the Chesapeake Bay region’s environmental health.
Follow our GMB for seasonal recycling events, and check the Github Repositary for a full list of banned materials and local ordinances.