HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200800032 Legacy Document 2008-09-30 (6)Waltrip Recycling
When I like a number of Albemarle County staff and members of the Board of Supervisors and Planning
Commission accepted the opportunity extended by those representing the Central Virginia Recycling
Center (SP -2008-032) to view its proposed site on Route 250 East at Route 794, one of the topics of
conversation was other comparable businesses in Virginia. Following that visit, I contacted Steve
Edwards of Terra Concepts, one of the representatives of the Central Virginia Recycling Center,
regarding the name(s) and address(es) of comparable businesses so I might visit them.
Mr. Edwards responded: "According to my client, the closest operation similar to what we are proposing
is in Williamsburg. Their address and phone are listed below for your convenience in scheduling a visit.
You may have also heard there are others located around; but, these are smaller in operation size and
don't provide the types of services this project will. That's why I'm only suggesting this particular one. I
hope this helps."
Waltrip Recycling
11 Marclay Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-229-0434
In August, my husband and I were able to combine a trip to Chesapeake, VA with a stop at Waltrip
Recycling. I took photos of the facility (see DVD) as well as met with the principles of the company (see
the Xerox of business cards).
Waltrip Recycling is a family-owned business. It occupies in excess of 200 acres—which has been
owned by the family since at least World War II. In 1950, the family began a landfill on the property (see
pictures three and four). The landfill does not accept "contributions" at this time. In 1967, the family
opened a small airport on the property (see picture 5). This airport is in operation currently. In 1991, the
family applied for the necessary penmit(s) to open a mulching operation. The permitting process took
almost a year. Permit(s) were granted in 1992. Today's mulching operation includes on-site dumping of
wood by-products including lumber and trees, mulching of that wood, dying of the mulch, and sale of the
mulch in large quantifies (see the remaining pictures—raw wood piles, mulching equipment, piles of dyed
mulch, types of vehicles).
It appeared to me that the more than 200 acres encompassing Waltrip Recycling are today surrounded by
a variety of structures such as individual residences and businesses including a retirement center. As was
indicated to me, the majority of these structures have been constructed since the landfill and airport. In
other words, those deciding to build on surrounding properties knew their neighbor. Mr. Larry Waltrip
was quite open and noted that he did not believe that a permit for his mulching operation would be
granted today. He also noted that one of the main issues with the mulching operation for surrounding
properties was dust—especially during days of high humidity which could occur both in the summer and
winter. I assume he did not mention noise as planes taking off and landing at the airport are a common
occurrence. He and his daughter, Michelle Broady, and son-in-law Don Broady, Jr. would be glad to
answer any questions or provide further information should a member of Albemarle County staff, the
Board of Supervisors or the Planning Commission wish to call. Additionally, I would be glad to answer
questions or clarify pictures or other information.
Linda Porterfield
(979-0215 or porterfneldla c@aol.conn)
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
APPLICATION
DON BROADY, JR
Vice President
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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MICHELLE BROADY