CVWMA’s residential recycling program is the largest in Virginia, serving 275,000 households in nine jurisdictions.
Recycling is collected twice per month by CVWMA’s contractors.
Use our web tool for these self-service options:
- Find out if CVWMA serves your home.
- Look up your recycling day.
- Request a recycling collection schedule (also available online).
- Sign up for email reminders in advance of your recycling day.
- Order a new recycling cart or bin.
View details about the collection schedule.
Recycle right! Learn what to recycle — and what not to.
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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 2022 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