May 9, 2023 |
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 MoreFebruary 8, 2023 |
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 MoreFebruary 8, 2023 |
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 MoreJanuary 24, 2023 |
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
December 29, 2022 |
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 MoreDecember 21, 2022 |
RICHMOND, VA — Recycling and trash collections through Central Virginia Waste Management Authority will be on regular schedule through the holidays. There will be no holiday delays Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, or Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Customers should monitor CVWMA.com in case of inclement weather or other updates. The CVWMA web tool is available for customers to look up their collection days or report service issues. CVWMA serves the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg and... Read More
December 8, 2022 |
By the time December rolls around, fall color is waning in Central Virginia. The leaves that bestowed on us the scenic patchwork of the season have fallen, prompting people to pull out the rakes and leaf blowers. We spend considerable time, money and energy removing leaves from our yards — in some cases, we’re sending them straight to the landfill. However, leaves are anything but waste. Virginia Cooperative Extension Master... Read MoreNovember 18, 2022 |
Contact: Julie Buchanan, Public Relations Coordinator, 804-612-0557 or jbuchanan@cvwma.com RICHMOND, VA — There will be no CVWMA recycling or trash collection on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day. Blue Thursday recycling will be collected on Friday, Nov. 25. Blue Friday recycling will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 26. In Petersburg, Thursday and Friday trash collection will move to the following day. View CVWMA’s full 2022 holiday collection calendar at cvwma.com/programs/2022-holiday-collection-calendar/ # # #November 10, 2022 |
CONTACT: Julie Buchanan, Public Relations Coordinator, jbuchanan@cvwma.com, 804-612-0557 RICHMOND, VA — The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority is proud to support America Recycles Day. Recognized annually on Nov. 15, the day is meant to encourage everyone to be mindful of their consumption habits, reduce waste and recycle properly. CVWMA is a governmental agency that coordinates recycling and solid waste management services in 13 localities. Each is a member of the... Read MoreNovember 4, 2022 |
For information, contact: Julie Buchanan, Public Relations Coordinator, jbuchanan@cvwma.com or 804-612-0557 RICHMOND, VA — Curbside recycling and trash collections through Central Virginia Waste Management Authority will occur as scheduled Nov. 7-11. There will be no delays because of Election Day or Veterans Day. Blue Week recyclers should have containers out by 7 a.m. on their regular collection day. Residents of Ashland, Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg should have trash carts out by... Read More