Why Choose Star City Recycling?
Roanoke County's most convenient single-stream recycling pickup — simple, reliable, and hassle-free.
True Single-Stream
Paper, plastic, metal, and glass all go in one bin. Zero sorting, zero guesswork.
Every Week
Weekly pickup every week — not biweekly. Your bin never overflows.
$30 / Month
One flat rate. No hidden fees, no tiered pricing, no surprises.
Local & Community-Focused
Founded and run by a long-time Roanoke County resident who's invested in the community.
How It Works
1
One Bin!
Only one 32-gallon bin is needed for your single-stream recyclables.
2
No Sorting!
Single-stream — toss your paper, plastic (#1 & #2), metal cans, and glass all in together.
3
Weekly Pickup!
Set your bin at the curb every week and we handle the rest. Every single week, guaranteed.
What to Recycle
Our single-stream service accepts the following materials — all in one bin, no sorting needed.
| Category | Can Recycle ✓ | Cannot Recycle ✗ |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Paper bags, Newspaper, Cardboard, Office paper, Magazines, Phone books | Milk cartons, paper or cardboard with plastic coating, paper with food waste (paper towels, pizza boxes), gift wrap, tissue paper, ribbon, and bows |
| Plastic | Plastics #1 and #2 only — look for the number inside the recycling symbol on the container. | Plastic bags, grocery bags, bubble wrap, plastic packaging wrap, ziplock bags, and styrofoam. No plastic toys. |
| Metal | Drink cans, aluminum cans, tin cans, bottle caps and tops | Scrap metal, car parts, wire fencing, compact fluorescent light bulbs |
| Glass | All types of glass | Broken glass |
| Other | Light bulbs, batteries, cords, electronics, CDs, and videotapes. | |
Tips:
Wash out all containers before recycling.
Your recycling bin should have all dry material — no liquids or food waste.
Break down your cardboard boxes to make room in the bin.
When in doubt, leave it out!
Serving Roanoke County & Salem, VA
Star City Recycling provides single-stream curbside pickup throughout the following communities — and we're always expanding.
Not sure if we're in your neighborhood? Contact us with your address and we'll let you know!
Getting Started
How much does it cost?
Weekly single-stream curbside pickup is $30 per month. There's also a one-time $35 fee for your Star City Recycling 32-gallon rolling bin with lid — yours to keep.
What is single-stream recycling?
Single-stream means all your recyclables — paper, plastic, metal, and glass — go into one bin with no sorting required. We handle the separation at the facility. It's the simplest way to recycle.
Am I eligible for the service?
We serve Roanoke County and Salem, VA — including Cave Spring, Vinton, Hollins, and surrounding communities. Fill out the form with your address and we'll confirm availability in your neighborhood.
How do I pay?
We accept checks and cash. Checks payable to Star City Recycling, mailed to:
Star City Recycling
P.O. Box 20312
Roanoke, VA 24018
Ready to start recycling — or have a question? Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you.
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My name is Ed Arsura, and I have lived in Roanoke County for 30 years. In 2011, I graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Biology, which sparked my interest in environmental issues.
After graduation I moved to Portland, Oregon where I learned firsthand what a huge role recycling plays in the everyday life of Portland residents. They have a great system — recyclables are picked up weekly, single-stream with no sorting required. It is extremely simple. What caught my attention the most was that trash collections occurred only once every two weeks because so much material was being recycled!
This is why I decided to start Star City Recycling upon my return to Roanoke: to bring that same simple, weekly single-stream recycling service to Roanoke County.
So please join me in my effort to turn Roanoke County green — one Star City Recycling bin at a time!