Holidays to Delay Some CVWMA Collections

December 22, 2025 | Published by Julie Buchanan

RICHMOND, VA — Residential recycling and trash service through the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority will be delayed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

There will be no service on Thursday, Dec. 25, or Thursday, Jan. 1.

Thursday and Friday collections will be delayed by one day both weeks.

A few reminders about holiday waste:

  • Wrapping paper, tissue paper, bows and ribbons are not accepted in local recycling programs.
  • Cardboard boxes must be broken down and placed inside recycling containers.
  • Residents of Chesterfield, Henrico and Richmond may drop off food scraps for composting at one of 22 sites around the region. More information is available at https://cvwma.com/compost.

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