Chesapeake, Virginia

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Able Towing Service has towed in Hampton Roads since 1995, and its Freeman Avenue shop in Chesapeake is one of three locations alongside two in Norfolk. The company buys cars in any condition, running, wrecked, or dead, and tows them away free from homes, workplaces, parking lots, and repair shops. Quotes come by phone from the dispatch center, which takes cash-for-cars calls from 8 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Pickups run seven days a week with same-day junk car towing. Able Towing also handles roadside assistance, heavy truck towing, impound towing, and auto auctions across Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake.

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Listed hours: Cash for cars calls Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Accepts: Running cars, Wrecked cars, Non-running cars

Services: Free towing of sold cars · Phone cash quotes · Same-day junk car towing · Roadside assistance · Heavy truck towing · Impound towing

Does Able Towing in Chesapeake buy junk cars?

Yes. Able Towing Service pays cash for cars whether they run, are wrecked, or will not start, and tows them away at no charge.

How do I get a cash quote from Able Towing?

Call the dispatch center during cash-for-cars hours, 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. The company gives the quote over the phone.

Elizabeth River Recycling

2649 South Military Highway

Licensed auto recycler (VA Auto Recycler 48054) buying scrap metal and vehicles. Locally owned and operated with over 45 years serving Hampton Roads residents and businesses. Offers container services and metal purchasing for individuals and organizations.

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Listed hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:45pm, Saturday-Sunday closed

Accepts: Scrap metal, Vehicles

Services: Auto recycling · Scrap metal buying · Business services · Container services

How is this location classified in EPA facility data?

EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as metal recycler. The matched record lists its source as Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and its update date as 08/26/2025. Retrieved October 30, 2026. This is a source classification, not confirmation of public drop-off access, current operating status or EPA certification.

Which metal types are named in the EPA source record?

The EPA dataset's metal-description field lists: Brass, Ferrous, Lead, Magnesium, Stainless HighTemp and Special Metals, Zinc. The source is Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), with record update date 08/26/2025. This describes the source record and does not establish today's buying prices, preparation rules or walk-in acceptance. Confirm the specific metal and service with the facility. Retrieved October 30, 2026.

Foss Recycling - Chesapeake

5411 W Military Hwy.

Foss operates a self-serve U-Pull-It salvage yard in Chesapeake where customers search online inventory and pull their own auto parts from vehicles. The yard stocks used parts from major manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, and Kia. Foss buys used cars and trucks and offers crushing and brokerage services.

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Listed hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm, Sunday Closed

Accepts: Used auto parts, Used vehicles

Services: Self-serve parts pulling · Used vehicle purchase · Crushing services · Brokerage and trading

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110072203540 for FOSS RECYCLING at 5411 W MILITARY HWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: NPDES:VAR052683. Recorded program interests: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

Johnsons Mustang & Truck

4513 Bainbridge Blvd.

Automotive Recyclers Association member specializing in Mustang and truck parts located in Chesapeake.

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LKQ Norfolk Auto Parts

5409 W Military Hwy

LKQ Norfolk Auto Parts on West Military Highway in Chesapeake sells recycled OEM and replacement auto parts. The location is open Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm for in-shop pickup and orders.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Accepts: Used auto parts, Recycled OEM parts

Services: Sell recycled auto parts · In-shop pickup · Online parts ordering

What are LKQ Norfolk hours in Chesapeake?

Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

M&M Auto Parts

941-C Canal Drive

M&M Auto Parts operates a Tidewater-area recycling facility stocking thousands of used automotive components. Local pickup and nationwide shipping are available.

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Listed hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM EST, Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Accepts: Vehicles for recycling

Services: Used auto parts sales · Local pickup · Nationwide shipping

Materials Accepted in Chesapeake

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Chesapeake include auto salvage, used parts, Junk Cars, Towing, Heavy Truck Towing. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake ended curbside recycling on July 1, 2022 and replaced it with gated drop-off sites at libraries, parks, and city buildings. The Waste Management Division, part of Public Works, still collects trash weekly from more than 72,000 homes and sends it to the SPSA transfer station or the regional Refuse Derived Fuel Facility in Portsmouth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chesapeake have curbside recycling?

No. The City ended curbside recycling on July 1, 2022 when its contract with Tidewater Fiber expired. Residents now use the drop-off sites, including Russell Memorial Library at 2808 Taylor Road, Indian River Library at 2320 Old Greenbrier Road, and the Chesapeake Municipal Center.

What can I recycle at Chesapeake's drop-off sites?

Container 1 takes aluminum, tin, and steel cans, and mixed paper such as newspaper, office paper, magazines, books, catalogs, and mail. Container 2 takes corrugated cardboard only, meaning shipping boxes. Keep recyclables loose, not in plastic bags.

Which Chesapeake recycling drop-off sites are open on weekends?

All of them are closed to collection on Saturdays and Sundays. Russell Memorial Library, the Municipal Center, City Park, and Deep Creek Park are serviced Monday through Friday, while Indian River Library is serviced Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Department of Human Services and Toll Plaza Road sites are serviced Monday and Friday.

How do I get rid of an old mattress or refrigerator in Chesapeake?

Request a bulk pickup by calling 757-382-2489 by 5:00 PM the workday before collection, or use the online request form. Mattresses, box springs, and appliances are accepted, but refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed. Each residence gets 12 household bulk collections a year.

Where do I take hazardous waste and tires from Chesapeake?

Call SPSA at 757-420-4700 for household hazardous waste such as paint, antifreeze, pool chemicals, and used motor oil. The City cannot collect tires. Take them to the SPSA Tire Processing Facility at 1 Bob Foeller Drive in Suffolk, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Recycling tips for Chesapeake

  • •Plastic bags go to the bins at a local grocery store entrance, never in the drop-off containers.
  • •Yard waste in clear 35-gallon bags needs no request, up to 30 bags a week and 50 in November and December.
  • •Tape every glass surface on stoves, tables, and doors before putting them out for bulk pickup.
  • •Bulk items can go to the curb no earlier than three work days before your collection day.

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