Categories for Henrico

What Do You Love About Recycling?

February 14, 2024 | Published by Julie Buchanan

For Valentine’s Day, we asked our newsletter subscribers what they love about recycling. We received 116 responses. Here are some of our favorites: James, Colonial Heights: Peace of mind knowing less waste going into landfills, and material is being reused. Marcus, Henrico: I love that I get to reduce my carbon footprint, reduce my contribution to the landfill, reduce the amount of waste I produce, and I love that it... Read More

A Small Church With Much To Give

January 22, 2024 | Published by Julie Buchanan

The Clothes Closet at Biltmore Baptist Church provides free clothing to those who need it. Gently used clothing can be placed in a box in the parking lot anytime of day or night. Biltmore Baptist Church in Glen Allen is diverting thousands of usable items from landfills through its mission to feed and clothe people in need. In 2023, the church Clothes Closet alone gave away an estimated 50,000 pounds of... Read More

Want To Go Plastic-Free? These Richmonders Published A Book To Help You.

January 22, 2024 | Published by Julie Buchanan

Jacob Sequeira and Kassidy Coleman of Richmond, Virginia, are A Better Impact. The married couple combines their creative talents to share their journey to a more eco-friendly lifestyle. They recently published their second book, “Pretty Much Plastic-Free.” It’s packed with hope for the future and realistic tips regular people can follow. CVWMA emailed A Better Impact some questions about the new project. Q: Why did you decide to focus on... Read More

Holidays to Delay CVWMA Collections By One Day

December 20, 2023 | Published by Julie Buchanan

RICHMOND, VA — CVWMA recycling and trash collections will be delayed during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s. There will be no collection on Monday, Dec. 25, or Monday, Jan. 1. All collections will slide to the following day, with Friday collections moving to Saturday both weeks. The 2024 CVWMA curbside recycling calendar is available at www.cvwma.com/calendar. Residents are also encouraged to use recycling drop-off sites. More information about drop-off recycling... Read More

CVWMA Curbside Recycling Collection Calendar

December 6, 2023 | Published by Julie Buchanan

en español Find your collection day Enter your address to find your day. Localities participating in CVWMA curbside recycling: Town of Ashland Colonial Heights Goochland* Hanover* Henrico Hopewell Petersburg Richmond *participating neighborhoods only Eligible households Single-family homes Apartments and condos in buildings of four or fewer units Recycle right! See the list of accepted materials.  

Thanksgiving 2023 to Delay Some CVWMA Collections

November 20, 2023 | Published by Julie Buchanan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND, VA — CVWMA collections are on regular schedule Monday through Wednesday this week. There will be no recycling or trash collection on Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day. CVWMA collections normally scheduled for Thursday and Friday will slide to the following day, with Friday collections moving to Saturday. Residents are reminded to keep food waste and food-contaminated items out of recycling. Composting is an excellent alternative for... Read More

Labor Day 2023 To Delay CVWMA Collections By One Day

August 28, 2023 | Published by Julie Buchanan

RICHMOND, VA — All CVWMA collections next week will be delayed by one day because of the Labor Day holiday. There will be no collections on Monday, Sept. 4. Trash pickup in Ashland, Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg will move to the following day. Red Week recycling collections also will move to the following day. Collections normally scheduled for Friday will occur on Saturday. To view holidays that will impact... Read More

Fourth of July Holiday to Delay Some CVWMA Collections

June 28, 2023 | Published by Julie Buchanan

RICHMOND, VA — Some CVWMA collections will be on a one-day delay July 4-7 due to the Fourth of July holiday. There will be no collections on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Trash pickup in Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg will slide to the following day. Blue Week recycling collections also will slide to the following day. Collections normally scheduled for Friday will occur on Saturday, July 8. A self-service tool... Read More

We’re On a Roll! Recycling Carts Coming to 95,000 Homes

May 16, 2023 | Published by Julie Buchanan

CVWMA Executive Director Kim Hynes speaks during the May 16 kickoff event for cart deliveries.  95-gallon wheeled containers are made from 35% post-consumer recycled plastic. RICHMOND, VA — The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) today joined officials from Henrico, Hanover and Goochland counties, and national partners to celebrate the first deliveries of new recycling carts to 95,000 households. Watch a recording of the event. The 95-gallon carts are being... Read More

Recycling Heroes: Sandston Elementary School

February 8, 2023 | Published by Julie Buchanan

The first morning bell is the cue for members of the Sandston Elementary School Recycling Club to spring into action. From the cafeteria, the team of five fans out through the building to collect recycling bins from each classroom. The club is responsible for emptying the bins into a large recycling container outside. A recycling company then hauls the material away so it can be recycled into new items —... Read More