Curbside recycling is collected every other week. CVWMA contractors pick up from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Look Up Your Collection Day
- Go to the CVWMA web tool.
- Select your locality from the drop-down menu, then enter your address.
- Find your week and day on the 2022 Collection Schedule.
Curbside Recycling Collection At A Glance
Request a container through the CVWMA web tool. Some localities provide a free container for each household.
| Locality | Collection Day | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | Red Monday | 96-gallon cart provided by town |
| Chesterfield | Blue Weeks | 96-gallon cart, 24-gallon bin (fees apply) or container of customer's choosing* |
| Colonial Heights | Blue Friday | 96-gallon cart provided by the city (pre-approval required for new cart) |
| Goochland | Red Friday | 96-gallon cart or 24-gallon bin (fees apply) |
| Hanover | Red Monday or Blue Thursday, depending on neighborhood | 96-gallon cart or 24-gallon bin (fees apply) |
| Henrico | Red Weeks | 96-gallon cart or 24-gallon bin (bin provided; fee for cart) |
| Hopewell | Blue or Red Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday | 96-gallon cart provided by the city |
| Petersburg | Blue Tuesday or Red Tuesday (weekly at Old Towne residences) | 96-gallon cart provided by the city (pre-approval required for new cart) |
| Richmond | Red and Blue Weeks | 96-gallon cart provided by the city (pre-approval required for new cart) |
*Chesterfield County residents using their own containers may request free CVWMA stickers. Request stickers through the web tool.
Recycling Day Email Reminders
Receive an email reminder a day before your collection. Use the CVWMA web tool to sign up.
Holiday Schedules
On some holidays, CVWMA recycling collections may be delayed by a day for the remainder of the week. View holiday collection information.
Follow CVMWA on social media for updates about holiday schedules.