Each home is provided a 95-gallon recycling cart (green with blue lid).

Recycling collection is Monday through Thursday on Blue and Red weeks. Use the CVWMA web tool to look up your exact day.

Make sure your recycling is out by 7 a.m. on your collection day.

Recycle Right

Not accepted:
× Plastic bags
× Plastic bagged recyclables
× Styrofoam
× Food-contaminated items
× Sheets or balls of aluminum foil
× Shredded paper
× Hoses or cords

Use the CVWMA web tool to:

• Sign up for recycling day email reminders.
• Obtain a new recycling cart.
• Request a recycling collection calendar.

Holiday collection schedule

Several drop-off recycling containers are provided throughout the city. View a map.

Parker Field Annex
1710 Robin Hood Road, Richmond, VA
Open 7 a.m.-dusk

NEW! Forest Hill Avenue
7400 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA

Southside Transfer Station (city residents only)
3506 N. Hopkins Road, Richmond, VA
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Closed Sundays and holidays

East Richmond Road Convenience Center (city residents only)
3800 East Richmond Road, Richmond, VA
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Closed Sundays and holidays

Accepted materials: Carboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, food and beverage cartons, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles, jugs and tubs. Items must be clean and free of food waste. View the full list of accepted items.

Not accepted:
× Plastic bags
× Plastic bagged recyclables
× Styrofoam
× Food-contaminated such as pizza boxes
× Sheets or balls of aluminum foil
× Shredded paper
× Hoses or cords

CVWMA partners with Richmond on electronics recycling. Electronics must be recycled through reputable recycling vendors or special community events only.

CVWMA contractor Securis holds an electronics recycling event on the first Saturday of each month at 8419 Glazebrook Ave., Henrico. The event is open to all residents of Central Virginia. Fees apply. For more information, see the calendar of events.

Never place electronics or batteries in curbside or drop-off recycling containers.

Below is a partial list of programs. Visit the City of Richmond Department of Public Works webpage for details or call 804-646-0999.

Trash Collection. The Richmond Department of Public Works collects and disposes of solid waste in the city.

Bulk and Brush. This collection takes place every other week on a year-round basis. Click the link for information on the city’s website.

Household Batteries, Paint, Hazardous Waste and Tires. The city offers this helpful flyer with instructions for specific items.

Clean City Commission. The Richmond Clean City Commission is composed of City Council appointees and concerned volunteers who help clean and beautify Richmond. Activities include neighborhood volunteer cleanups, graffiti abatement, support for green events and Adopt-A-Spot/Street/Gateway. For information, visit the webpage or call 804-646-8325.

Yard and Vegetative Waste. Large items such as brush may be placed for collection next to your trash can for pickup within two to four weeks. Grass clippings and leaves can be composted or taken to the East Richmond Road Convenience Center, 3800 E. Richmond Road, for recycling.

Southside Transfer Station
3506 N. Hopkins Road
804-232-8488

Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Closed Sundays and holidays

Items received:

• Large bulk items (e.g. furniture)
• Brush/Yard waste
• Appliances
• Large items
• No commercial or contractor debris
• Tires without rims, limit of four. No off-road or oversized tires. Fees are as follows:o   $1 each for more than four passenger tireso   $5 each for tractor-trailer tires

Recycling:

• Glass bottles
• Cardboard
• Aluminum cans
• Newspapers

East Richmond Road Convenience Center
3800 East Richmond Road
804-646-4706

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Closed Sundays and holidays

View the city’s flyer about accepted items at East Richmond Road Convenience Center.