Author Archives for Julie Buchanan

Reuse & Refill: 3 Zero-Waste Shops to Know

June 14, 2023 10:26 am Published by Comments Off on Reuse & Refill: 3 Zero-Waste Shops to Know Reduce, reuse and recycle. It’s been the mantra for years. Many of us are in the habit of recycling. We toss cans, bottles, cardboard and more into a container that is regularly emptied for us. The material is then recycled into new items, often through a chemical process. When it comes to the age-old concepts of reducing and reusing, however, we’ve had a tougher time adapting. Blame it on the... Read More

CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule June 19-23

June 13, 2023 1:28 pm Published by Comments Off on CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule June 19-23 For immediate release | Contact: jbuchanan@cvwma.com or 804-612-0557 RICHMOND — CVWMA curbside recycling and trash collections will be on regular schedule during the week of June 19-23, 2023. There will be no schedule changes for the Juneteenth holiday. Blue Week recyclers should have containers out by 7 a.m. on their collection day. Trash collection in Ashland, Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg will proceed as normal. An online customer service tool... Read More

Memorial Day Holiday 2023 to Delay CVWMA Recycling and Trash Collections

May 24, 2023 11:54 am Published by Comments Off on Memorial Day Holiday 2023 to Delay CVWMA Recycling and Trash Collections RICHMOND, VA — All CVWMA collections will be on a one-day delay during the week of Memorial Day 2023. There will be no collections on Monday, May 29, 2023. Trash pickup in Ashland, Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg will slide to the following day. Red Week recycling collections also will slide to the following day. Collections normally scheduled for Friday will occur on Saturday. For more information, go to www.cvwma.com/holidays.... Read More

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

May 16, 2023 1:36 pm Published by Comments Off on We’re On a Roll! Recycling Carts Coming to 95,000 Homes 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

Media Advisory: 95,000 New Recycling Carts to Begin Rolling Out in Central Virginia

May 11, 2023 10:38 am Published by Comments Off on Media Advisory: 95,000 New Recycling Carts to Begin Rolling Out in Central Virginia MEDIA ADVISORY                      When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11 a.m. Where: Henrico County Public Utilities Operations Center 10401 Woodman Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 The location is on the Woodman Road campus and off Jessie Chavis Drive. See map. What: The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority will kick off deliveries of 95,000 new recycling carts to homes in Henrico, Hanover and Goochland. The event will include remarks from national partners, plus... Read More

Pop Up Stop Draws Attention to Textile Waste

May 9, 2023 2:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Pop Up Stop Draws Attention to Textile Waste Hairbands, sheer fabrics and chunky sandals are on trend for summer 2023. Yes, 90s styles continue to make their comeback. But before you hit play on your celebratory mix CD, consider this: many actual garments from the 90s are still with us. If they’re not in our closets, they’re likely sitting in landfills because they were made with synthetic, plastic-based fibers. It’s estimated that fabrics such as polyester, nylon and... Read More

Recycling Heroes: Sandston Elementary School

February 8, 2023 5:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Recycling Heroes: Sandston Elementary School 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

Upcycled Art Shines at Artspace

February 8, 2023 2:25 pm Published by Comments Off on Upcycled Art Shines at Artspace From afar, the exhibition “Memoir and Mirrors” at Artspace Gallery resembles a wall-sized rainbow, but a closer look reveals 257 individual arrangements of little upcycled objects, each on their own 6-by-6-inch canvas. Sandhi Schimmel Gold has been creating the assemblages for years using almost any material she has on hand. Much of it has personal meaning — the beads and rhinestones belonged to her mother and grandmother, who were jewelry... Read More

Central Virginia Recycled 57.9% of its Solid Waste in 2021

January 24, 2023 10:07 am Published by Comments Off on Central Virginia Recycled 57.9% of its Solid Waste in 2021 The residents and businesses of Central Virginia recycled 57.9% of their solid waste in 2021, according to data compiled by the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority. The regional recycling rate was the highest among the 17 agencies required to report on a yearly basis, according to the Virginia Annual Recycling Summary Report. The region recycled 699,618 tons in 2021. “We are proud to report that CVWMA’s member jurisdictions achieved the... Read More

Recycle Real Christmas Trees Throughout Central Virginia

December 29, 2022 11:23 am Published by Comments Off on Recycle Real Christmas Trees Throughout Central Virginia Contact: Julie Buchanan, 804-612-0557 or jbuchanan@cvwma.com RICHMOND, VA — Many CVWMA member jurisdictions are offering free Christmas tree recycling. A list is available at cvwma.com/cvwma-education/christmas-tree-recycling/. Programs are open only to residents of the sponsoring locality. All trees must be free of ornaments, lights, tinsel and hardware prior to drop off. See special instructions for each facility. Most will recycle the trees into mulch. Real Christmas trees can also be composted or... Read More