FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2023
SOUTHERN ALBEMARLE CONVENIENCE CENTER GRAND OPENING
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) is excited to announce the Grand Opening Celebration of the new Southern Albemarle Convenience Center on Thursday, June 22nd from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. The public is invited to this ribbon cutting ceremony at the new facility located at 6269 Esmont Road, Keene, VA 22946. The Convenience Center will be owned and operated by the RSWA. Construction of the facility was funded by the County of Albemarle. The event will be held rain or shine.
The Southern Albemarle Convenience Center will offer source-separated recycling of corrugated cardboard, newsprint, office paper, mixed paper, plastic films, #1 and #2 plastic containers, glass containers (jars and bottles), mixed metals, and aluminum beverage containers, as well as “Tag-A-Bag” household trash disposal. The facility will be open six days per week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and will be closed on Thursdays.
The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is dedicated to protecting and improving the environment by providing high-quality recycling and refuse services to the Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA community. For more information, please visit www.rivanna.org.
Media Contact
Phil McKalips
Director
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority
(434) 977-2970 ext. 145
