Wytheville and Rural Retreat have zoning ordinances. E-911 service is available in Wytheville. Wythe County, Wytheville, and Rural Retreat have a Joint Industrial Development Authority. Private on-site pickup is available. This waste is transported out of the county.
Contractors carry hazardous waste to sites in West Virginia or South Carolina.
Mountain Empire Airport has a 5,250-foot lighted runway with charter and air freight services available. Norfolk Southern mainline runs through Wythe County. Bulk and mixed freight service, containerized piggyback, and team track service are available. Water Port of Hampton Roads is 290 miles east. Inland container port at Front Royal, Va., is 170 miles east.