* Holiday to Delay Recycling & Trash Collections

CVWMA curbside recycling and trash collections will be delayed the week of September 6 in observance of Labor Day. NO COLLECTIONS will be made on Monday; thus all collections during this week will occur on the day following the normal collection day. Friday Collections will occur on Saturday. To read entire Press Release, click here.

Nationwide Prescription Take-Back Day, September 25

On September 25, 2010, the US Drug Enforcement Agency will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation's medicine cabinets. Collection activities will take place from 10 am through 2 pm at sites throughout the country. In central Virginia, the public can take back expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction to the following locations:

• Mechanicsville Convenience Center (off Verdi Lane), (Hanover)
• Henrico Public Safety Building, 7721 E. Parham Rd. (Henrico)
• Goochland Company 3 Firehouse, 52 Broad Street Rd, Manakin-Sabot (Goochland)
• Hopewell Police Department, 300 N. Main Street (Hopewell)
• New Kent Sheriff's Office, 11995 Courthouse Circle (New Kent)
• Prince George County Gov't Complex, 6600 Courthouse Rd. (Prince George)

For a complete listing of all collection sites within a 50 mile radius of Richmond, VA, click here and enter your zipcode.

Mark your calendar! Earth Machine Compost Bin and Systern Rain Barrel Events

Hosted  by Hanover and Henrico Counties, September 18, 9 am to 3 pm

Click here for event flier

There is no better way to go green this Fall! Hanover and Henrico Counties are pleased to present a one-day only backyard compost bin and rain barrel distribtion event. This exciting regional initiative will feature The Earth Machine Backyard Compost Bin and the Systern Rain Barrel available for purchase by any resident living within one of CVWMA's 13 member localities. This one-day only sale will take place in the parking lot at Hanover County, Mechanicsville Convenience Center (off Verdi Lane) and the lower parking lot at the Henrico County, Western Government Center (off Parham Road.) More information on this event, the products, the online entry form for a chance to win a free compost bin or a rain barrel, click here.

Electronic Recycling Collection Events

CVWMA and our member jurisdiction offer a varoty of ways to recycle unwanted electronics. Saturday events are held periodially around the region. Permanent collection points have also been established in a few CVWMA localities. Click here for list of collection events planned for this fall as well as permanent collection sites.

September Waste Reduction News e-newsletter now Available

Click here to read the  September electronic newsletter. To sign up for this free newsletter, just send an email to info@cvwma.com

Environmental Benefits of Recycling

According to the EPA, there are many reasons why recycling is important. Check out the Recycling Calculator and see how recycling makes a difference.

R3, CVWMA mascot & Nutzy, the Richmond Flying Squirrel's mascot want you to Remember   ... even Flying Squirrels RECYCLE!

CVWMA programs are for residential use within the 13 localities we represent. However, we feel that recycling away from home is very important. CVWMA wants to help you recycle by offering you the following resources:

Business Recycling Resources

Electronic Recycling Resources

School and University Recycling Resources