Worsham Convenience Center Grand Opening
Published on January 09, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2026
WORSHAM CONVENIENCE CENTER GRAND OPENING
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VA – The County of Prince Edward announces the grand opening of the newly renovated Worsham Convenience Center on Friday, January 9, 2026. Located at 140 County Shop Road, the Worsham Convenience Center serves County residents and provides a compactor system for the disposal of household waste, as well as containers to recycle cardboard, newsprint, mixed paper, plastics, mixed metals, and tires. A designated area is also available for bulky items such as yard waste, white goods and furniture.
“This project improves access and capacity for solid waste and recycling services in the County,” said Solid Waste General Manager Jeffrey L. Jones. “The centrally located site, just off U.S. 15, south of Kingsville, offers paved, all-weather surfaces, an on-site attendant, improved lighting, an elevated disposal area and additional space for vehicles to enter, park, and unload materials.”
The facility was designed to improve usability and environmental protection with paved surfaces and a leachate collection system. The Worsham Convenience Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. The site is closed on Wednesdays.
The Prince Edward County Solid Waste Department is dedicated to protecting and improving the environment by providing high-quality recycling and refuse disposal services to the citizens of Prince Edward County. For more information about County Solid Waste facilities, please visit the County website at https://www.co.prince-edward.va.us/Departments/Waste-Management, contact Solid Waste General Manager, Jeffrey L. Jones at jjones@co.prince-edward.va.us or call the Prince Edward County Landfill at 434-392-3675.
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Photo Caption:
Officials from Prince Edward County assembled for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the newly renovated Worsham Convenience Center.
Pictured: (l to r): Solid Waste General Manager, Jeff Jones; Board Vice Chair Harrison Jones, County Administrator Doug Stanley, Site Attendant Cornal Greene, Hampden District Supervisor Odessa Pride, Ed.D., Board Chair Bill Jenkins, Leigh District Supervisor Jerry Townsend, and General Services Director Randy Cook.
About Prince Edward County:
In 1754, Prince Edward County was founded (established) in southern Virginia. Today, it stands as the crossroads of the closing days of the American Civil War and the birthplace of America’s fight for civil rights in education. Home to 22,000 citizens, the County offers a rural, progressive lifestyle, two institutions of higher education, a vibrant arts and cultural community, a flourishing downtown shopping district, and a rich abundance of college athletics and outdoor recreational offerings. Find out more: visit the Prince Edward County website or follow Prince Edward County on Facebook @PrinceEdwardCo and on YouTube