Resident Resources
According to long-time residents (2002) and locals, each house is uniquely built by several builders and contractors. Russell Springs, LLC is a Virginia limited liability company and developer. Massive land was purchased and developed in the Flat Creek Magisterial District for residential housing. Flat Creek is an actual stream in Campbell County within the 24550 zip code. The land is currently being developed throughout Wards Road and English Tavern Rd. Russell Springs, Spring Hill, and Russell Meadows were all built on farmland named “Russell Farms”.
Summers are warm and muggy, winters are very cold and snowy, and it is partly cloudy year-round. July is the hottest month of the year. The average high is 85 degrees F. The coldest month is January. The average low is 24 degrees F. September is the wettest month with rain and it snow’s the most in February. June has the longest days of daylight. If you’re not familiar with wind gusts in Virginia, Russell Springs can be very windy. There have been times when things would blow into neighbors’ yards and trash cans will blow over. The weather can be very humid if you have moved here from the northern region. It has been mid to upper 80s before the summer season is officially here.
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Campbell County & You
Campbell County Code
Do you have questions about code in Campbell County? Are you planning to build, create, or dream for your residence and property?
Campbell County Historical Society
What to know more history about Campbell County? Click below for the amazing stories and history of Campbell County!
Campbell County Office
Haberer Building, 2nd FL
47 Courthouse Lane / P.O. Box 100
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-9525 - (434) 332-9617 Fax
Campbell County Public Works
47 Courthouse Lane
Rustburg, VA 24588
434-332-9528
Electricity - AEP
Appalachian Power Co.
4001 Mayflower Dr.
Lynchburg
Phone: 800-956-4237
Resident Resources
If you’re new to Campbell County, this information may help.
We are not responsible for how current and up-to-date the downloadable PDF is on the city’s site.
Soil & Water
Regional Office: Lynchburg
Phone: 540-831-7567
Locality: Radford
Campbell County & You
Spring Hill District - VOTING
501 Spring Hill Precinct
Hyland Heights Baptist Church
11452 Wards Rd., Rustburg, VA 24588
502 Yellow Branch Precinct
Agape Center
10629 Wards Rd., Rustburg, VA 24588
Spring Hill Election District
Mr. Kenny Brown, Supervisor
434-546-3101
krbrown@campbellcountyva.gov
Campbell County Public Works
47 Courthouse Lane
Rustburg, VA 24588
434-332-9528
Water & Sewer
You can open and manage an account online or by calling.
434-239-8654
Trash & Recycling
Campbell County Public Works does not have a trash service/pickup. They have eight sites that residents can deposit bagged household waste for free. The closest one is Livestock Road Transfer Site (behind McDonalds). You must provide valid proof of residency: ID, utility bill, or deed, etc.
Phone: 434-332-9528
Website: www.co.campbell.va.us
Most Russell Springs residents use private companies for pickup -
mainly GFL for their trash pickup and recycling. If you use or hear of “County Waste”, it is now called GFL . County Waste (GFL) billing will be through exclusively GFL as of April 1, 2022. If you previously had an account with County Waste to pay your bill online, your account has been migrated to GFL. GFL states that it depends on the address, not the neighborhood, when your trash pickup is scheduled. (due to the trash truck “arm” being on the right side. They plan their “routes” due to what side of the street the house is located.
Ex: Trash: Early Monday morning
Recycling: Thursday morning-afternoon Residents have shared that GFL costs $28 a month for trash and recycling.
Trash: $23 Recycling: $5 - GFL Environmental Phone: 434-528-5540 (be patient - sometimes can be on hold for a few minutes)
Website: www.gflenv.com
DMV & Cable/Internet
3236 Odd Fellows Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(804) 497-7100
The common advice that has been given is to make an appointment online to be seen in person. They do take walk-ins but advise you to have an appointment which would be more efficient and effective.
You can find forms and information online.
Each registered vehicle will require two (2) license plates. (front & back)
Moped, motorcycle, autocycle, tractor truck, semitrailer, and trailer require one.
All VA registered vehicles must pass an annual safety inspection and display a valid safety inspection sticker. You can find valid and approved safety inspection places on their website or ask your local law enforcement.
Cable - Internet
Verizon
Phone: Website: www.verizon.com/highspeedinternet/
Xfinity - Comcast
Wards Road
Phone: 800-934-6489
Website: www.xfinity.com
Shentel
When moving to the neighborhood, most people said Shentel is basically the only option due to our area. Although a lot of residents have opted to use Shentel due to the wiring of this area, many use other companies. Internet - TV - Phone
1-800-SHENTEL
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Lynchburg Public Schools & Universities/Colleges
Elementary
W.M. Bass
Bedford Hills
Dearington
Heritage
Hutcherson Pre-K
Linkhorne
Paul Munro
Perrymont
R.S. Payne
Sandusky
Sheffield
T.C. Miller
Middle
Linkhorne
P.L. Dunbar
Sandusky
Special Education
Hutcherson E. L. C.
Laurel
High
E.C. Glass
Heritage
Governor’s School
Stem Academy
Alternative
Adult Learning Center
Empowerment Academy
Fort Hill
Virtual Academy
Central Virginia Community College
Centra College of Nursing
Phone: 434-200-3070
Website: www.centrahealth.com
VA University of Lynchburg
Phone: 434-544-8100
Website: www.lynchburg.edu
Liberty University
University of Lynchburg
Phone: 434-528-5276
Website: www.vul.edu
Randolph College
Phone: 434-947-8000
Website: www.randolphcollege.edu
Sweet Briar College
Phone: 434-381-6100
Website: www.sbc.edu
Education is the passport to the future for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Although recommendations are by Russell Springs’ (R.S.) residents (current or former) who may have hired them, this website is not liable for any issues. Those that have procured services, have had their own experience and chose to recommend them. (online, word of mouth, etc). Please do your own research with reviews, pricing, comparing, etc when communicating with these companies and individuals.If you are a current resident, want to recommend an insured organization for this site, and had a great experience please use the contact form.
Animal Rescue
- Central Virginia Regional Rescue, Forest
- Lynchburg Humane Society, Lynchburg
Appliances
Reliable Home Appliance Repair, Lynchburg
Breeders
- Happytail Puppies, Oak Ridge, NC
- Mosaic Mutts, Lynchburg, VA
- Mill Doodles, Stanton, VA
Carpet Cleaning
- Crossett Chem-Dry - 434-209-7549
- Crown Custom Carpet, Lynchburg
- LCS Spring Fresh Carpet Cleaning
- Stanley Steamer
Carpet Cleaning
- Crossett Chem-Dry - 434-209-7549
- Crown Custom Carpet, Lynchburg
- LCS Spring Fresh Carpet Cleaning
- Stanley Steamer
Contractors
- Catalpa Hill Construction
- Cheatham General Contracting, Gladys HVAC
- Dale Campbell Builders, LLC - 704-361-5048 - dalecampbellbuilders@yahoo.com
- Gravitt Construction, LLC
- Kinkead Construction
- L.G. Flint General Contractors
- MT Sutphin Home Improvement, Basement and other work- 434-229-7465
- Nelligan Insulation, Inc, Lynchburg
- On the Level Construction - Concrete
- Rock Solid Construction, Inc - (deck/patio)
- Spence Construction & Remodeling, Inc, Lynchburg HVAC
- Tommy’s Drywall LLC, Lynchburg
Electrician
- Drummond Electrical, Inc, Amherst
- Jordan Mechanical, Lynchburg
- Maupin Electric Company Inc.
- Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
Fencing
- Central Virginia Fencing
- Lynchburg Fence & Railing Company LLC
- Snell Fence Company
Garage Door Service
- Anderson Garage Door
- Grizzly Garage Door, LLC
- Lynchburg Garage Door
Gas & Fireplace
- Foster Fuels, Brookneal, or Rustburg
- Watts Petroleum, Lynchburg
Handy & Odd Jobs
All Things New - Remodeling & Handyman Services (FB Page) Keith
Kinkead Construction
Duct Cleaning
- Stanley Steamer (Duct Cleaning)
House Wash
- All Washed Up
- American House Wash, Rustburg
- Chad Rakos Pressure Washing
- Hill City Pro Wash (also recommended for washing roofs)
- JSC Housewash/Driveway ( Patch-Seal)
Land Surveyor
- Accupoint Surveying & Design, LLC, Lynchburg
Ophthalmologists
- Cooper & Elder Optical, Inc, Lynchburg
- Harman Eye Center, Lynchburg or Forest
- Madison Heights Eye Care, Madison Heights
- Piedmont Eye Center, Lynchburg
HVAC
- Browns Heating Air & Plumbing
- Campbell Heating & Cooling
- Cheatham General Contracting, Gladys HVAC
- Fisher Heating & Air
- Maddox Air & Electrical
- Seven Hills Heating & Cooling
- Spence Construction & Remodeling, Inc, Lynchburg HVAC
- Stanley Steamer (Duct Cleaning)
Outdoor Equipment
- Tractor Supply Co, Madison Heights
Painting
- Regan Home Services, Bedford
- Hunley Painting, 434-258-7600 -
- Kendall Hunley
- MT Sutphin Home Improvements, Lynchburg
Pest Control
- Dodson’s, Lynchburg
- Specialty Exterminating, Madison Heights
Landscape
- Turf Commander, Michael Phippen - 434-258-8823 - https://www.turfcommander.net/
- JMJ, The Landscape Supply Center, Lynchburg
- Leesville Landscape Supplies, Lynchburg
Pet Services
- Flat Creek Pet Care, Dog Training, Evington
- Learn Play Stay Doggie Resort LLC, Rustburg
- PetSmart, Lynchburg
- Shady Mountain Pet Retreat
Photographers
- Alison Creasy, Lynchburg
- Erin N. Fitts Photography, Forest
- Liz Cook Photography
Plumbers
- Ashby’s Plumbing, Lynchburg
- A. W. Installs (plumbing repair and appliance installation)
- Light’s Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Lynchburg
- Pennix Plumbing, Rustburg
- Plumb Care, Lynchburg
- Ronnie’s Plumbing & Repair, Lynchburg
- Sullivan Plumbing
- Tyree Plumbing, Inc, Lynchburg
Recycling
- Livestock Road Transfer Site
- Aluminum
- Steel & Bi-Metal Cans
- Mixed Paper
- Newspaper
- Used Motor Oil
- Tires
- Campbell County Waste Disposal: Campbell County does not offer a curbside trash pick-up service.
- Livestock Road Transfer SiteRegion 2000 Services AuthorityHousehold Hazardous Waste DisposalGPM “Goggins” Disposal - 434-610-4492
- Brush and Yard Waste need to be taken to disposal behind McDonald’s on Ward’s Road. (Livestock Road Transfer Site)
Tree & Felling
- Lowden’s Tree Service
- Forestry & Logging, Email: lowdenstreeservice@gmail.com
Phone: 434-534-2246
- Ferro Felling Tree Service, Amherst County
Phone: 434-941-1437 or 434-238-7204
Website: www.ferrofellingtreeservice.com
- New Hites Tree Company, Lynchburg
- RMZ Tree Service, LLC, Madison Heights
Veterinarians
- Addison Animal Hospital, Lynchburg
- Gentle Care Animal Hospital, Forest
- Lake Forest Animal Hospital, Forest
- Peaks View Animal Hospital, Lynchburg
- Rustburg Veterinary Clinic, Rustburg
- Timberlake Animal Hospital, Lynchburg
Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
- Aqua Pros, Lynchburg
Tree Farms
- Green Needles Christmas Tree Farm, Coleman Falls, VA
Rummage Sale - Spring/Fall
Officially, the 100 Mile Yard Sale Route 29 Virginia is planned for 1st week/weekend of May.
(Liberty University’s commencement , Proms, Mother’s Day)
Russell Springs usually follows the 100 Mile Yard Sale schedule. (4 days) This is planned (USUALLY) for the first weekend in May and the first weekend in October. In the past and scheduling conflicts, the neighborhood has planned for a Saturday in April and/or Mother’s Day weekend and also the last Saturday in September. Weather and other events could push it into October.
Halloween & Trick or Treating
Hundreds of trick or treaters visit Russell Springs. Residents have remarked that they gave out 600-1,000 pieces of candy. People will park at the church around the corner and walk down English Tavern Road (no sidewalks) and then embark through the neighborhood. Many will drive through and/or park inside the neighborhood to walk up Russell Springs.
There is no rule or stated procedure for them. There are many children who come through the neighborhood of all ages. Residents and treaters are always encouraged to be aware of each other, respectful, careful, kind, and understanding. The treaters may be in groups or with guardians. Many guardians have strollers. Residents have also noted that there is a beginning and ending time that the city promotes for trick or treating, but treaters may come before or will come after the stop time. Posted hours through the city varies between 5 pm - 7 pm.
Overall, it is an exciting and joyful time for those that love this season and event. For others, it is a frustrating and truly anxious time for being stuck in traffic on English Tavern Rd. and not being to get in or out of the neighborhood, especially in an emergency.
Christmas & Decorations - Community
Russell Springs has been known in the community to be one of the places to ride through and tour during Christmas to see all of the beautiful decorations.
It’s up to each resident what they want to do. Although there are a lot of holidays and observances to celebrate with decorations, Russell Springs has been listed online in the past as one of the subdivisions to visit for Christmas.
Christmas and decor-enthusiasts (especially children) love to see the lights, so there may be slower vehicles traveling through to enjoy the decorations. Be prepared for a little more traffic in Russell Springs during the holiday in the evenings.
Legacy Wealth Management Group (English Tavern Rd) usually hosts a beautiful (free) Christmas event with a drive-through for decorations, food drive, donuts, cider, Santa Claus, Grinch, etc. for the community. There will be a lot of traffic during their event in the evenings up and down English Tavern Rd. during December.
Discover the Benefits of Mulch: 15 Ways It Enhances Your Landscaping
Mulching is a crucial aspect of gardening that provides numerous benefits like suppressing pesky weeds, retaining soil moisture, and much more. If you're planning to mulch your garden this spring, follow these steps to prepare your garden for the task. Here are 15 ways mulch can enhance your landscaping:
- Decreases weed growth
- Protects plant roots from extreme temperatures by insulating the soil
- Averts soil erosion
- Improves soil fertility
- Offers a polished look to landscaping beds
- Enhances soil over time by breaking down and adding organic matter
- Helps prevent soil compaction
- Reduces the amount of water required for irrigation
- Deters pests and rodents from nesting in the soil
- Regulates soil temperature
- Improves soil structure
- Acts as a barrier between plants and disease-causing organisms
- Provides a buffer between plants and lawn mowers
- Improves plant growth and health by providing nutrients and moisture
- Retains moisture in the soil
Here is a list of mulch types are available for use in your garden, such as:
- Bark and wood chips
- Straw
- Grass clippings
- Garden compost
- Shredded leaves
- Pine needles
- Cocoa hulls
- Cedar chips
- Rubber pellets
- Stones and river rock
Each mulch type has its unique characteristics and advantages. For example, organic mulches such as wood chips, straw, and grass clippings help to enhance soil health and provide nutrients for plants, while inorganic mulches such as stones and river rock control weeds and retain moisture in the soil. The decision on which mulch type to use will depend on your specific gardening needs and preferences.
Are you walking and exercising on the streets of our beautiful neighborhood? Are you coming home after a long day at work? Here are a couple of videos to help remind us of how working together makes Russell Springs continue to be a safe place.
We hope that those that are non-residents, visiting, dropping off, picking up, or working in the area are aware of safety and appropriate speed limits as well.
Pedestrian safety while driving or walking
is a shared responsibility.
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Backyard Hens = Free Eggs
Before the pandemic, approximately 8% of Americans were estimated to have their own chicken coop. This is about 10 million households. Sounds like a lot of chickens and definitely millions of eggs. This was around 2018. When people bravely ventured out for groceries, the bread, milk, flour, yeast, and eggs were limited or gone. The culture of having your own chickens makes sense because the pandemic caused a lot of people to discover how to be self-sufficient, especially when they were unable to leave their homes to shop in public grocery stores.
Owning a chicken coop helps individuals have a sense of responsibility and can also help children and youth to learn how to take care of a pet while relying less on grocery stores. How many households currently have chicken coops in 2022? The numbers are still soaring. Although those 10 million households were not new to the culture of building sustainability, we currently see families building their own chicken coops along with a lush vegetable garden.
Are you thinking of having your own chicken coop? There are several reasons on why you should research and plan to have your backyard chickens. The most obvious is to have free, fresh eggs within your reach and have hands-on experience with sustainability while saving money. If you allow them to occasionally roam, they can help with eating bugs such as ticks and provide fertilizer for your lawn! You can find over 100 listings of chicken coops on Amazon and those are still growing!
There are many guides online to build a chicken coop so if you’re planning, browse YouTube to find out where you should start while considering your budget. The national average cost of starting a chicken coop ranges from $100 to $4,000. (Fixr.com) How elaborate would you want the coop? That is up to you! But if you start with the essentials, over time, you could save yourself money and the hassle of running out of eggs!
Living in Russell Springs is a wonderful experience when you are creating your own dream home and comfy yard. There are no HOA rules and ordinances. The only code you need to know is the Campbell County, VA zoning ordinance. Many may be asking if Russell Springs “allows” chickens. The answer is a resounding, YES! Start planning your rooster-less coop with 10 or fewer hens now and let your neighbors know if you have any extra eggs to share or for sale!
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