ALUMINUM & STEELCANS · GLASS BOTTLES & JARS · PAPER & CARDBOARD · CARTONS · PLASTIC · BOTTLES, JUGS, TUBS
Empty & Rinse Containers · Flatten Boxes · No Trash or Yard Waste · No Plastic Bags
NO BAGS · NO TANGLERS · NO HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINERS · NO STYROFOAM
Do not bag recyclables. Return plastic bags and wraps to retailers. No garbage
No hoses, wires, chains or electronics · No flammables, motor oil, paint or batteries · No carryout packaging or packing materials
Your 2021 CVWMA Recycling Collection Schedule
Recycling collections are every other week. To help you remember, you can sign up for our free collection day email reminder or download the collection schedule
The CVWMA’s residential (aka curbside) recycling program, the largest in the state of Virginia, serves over 270,000 households in nine jurisdictions. Nearly 125 tons of recyclables are collected each day of residential (curbside) recycling service. Approximately 37,000 tons of recyclable materials are diverted from Virginia landfills annually as a result of curbside recycling in central Virginia.
To find the specific programs offered by each location, use the links below:
Useful Quick Links
- Is service is available to my address?
- Request a collection schedule?
- Order a bin
- Purchase a bin or cart
- When is my recycling collection day?
- 2021 CVWMA Recycling Collection Schedule
- Sign up for free collection day e-mail reminder
- Holiday Delays to Curbside & Trash Collection
- Accepted/not accepted items
- Monthly Program Statistics
- FAQs
Recycling Collection Schedule
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