Powhatan Earth Day Festival & Paper Shredding
April 19, 2024 |
Head down to Powhatan's Courthouse Green to celebrate Earth Day!Tag Archive: cvwma
Henrico Shred It To Protect It
April 13, 2024 |
Residents can recycle old electronics (some for a fee) and bring old documents for shredding.
Chesterfield Outdoor Fest
April 13, 2024 |
The inaugural Chesterfield Outdoor Fest will feature activities for kids, a sustainability showcase, food trucks, and recreation and adventure demonstrations.Beyond the Bin: Rethinking Waste Management in a Landfill-Limited City
February 9, 2024 |
Elizabeth Hall represents the City of Richmond on the CVWMA Board of Directors. This article was part of a series that appeared on RVAHub. Did you know that recycling is the fifth most preferred option for materials management? There are several ways CVWMA encourages managing your potential waste before sending it to the recyclers. Here’s how you can help cut down on items filling up our landfills. Photo: City of... Read More
First Saturday Electronics Recycling
February 3, 2024 |
All residents of Central Virginia may participate in the first Saturday of the month e-cycling event hosted by Securis Inc.
First Saturday Electronics Recycling
January 6, 2024 |
All residents of Central Virginia may participate in the first Saturday of the month e-cycling event hosted by Securis Inc.Less Waste, More Joy: How Richmonders Can Reduce Waste and Increase Recycling Rates Over the Holidays
December 14, 2023 |
Elizabeth Hall represents the City of Richmond on the CVWMA Board of Directors. This article was part of a series that appeared on RVAHub. There’s more of everything over the holidays – more parties, more lights, more gifting, more time off school and work. But, the holidays also produce more of something else: trash … much more trash. Did you know that our household waste increases by more than 25%... Read MoreCans for Cristo Rey
November 30, 2023 |
Cans collected by members of Christ the King Lutheran Church are hauled in a trailer to a scrap metal facility. Aluminum cans are one of the most valuable household recyclables. They can be recycled over and over again without losing quality. That’s why members of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Chesterfield County are saving up their cans. More cans means more money for children they’re helping in El Salvador.... Read MoreWhat Happens to Richmond’s Recycling? Debunking Myths on America Recycles Day
November 13, 2023 |
Elizabeth Hall represents the City of Richmond on the CVWMA Board of Directors. This article was part of a series that appeared on RVAHub. The recycling process is regional, complex and evolving, sometimes making it hard for regular Richmond residents to confidently understand. Today, we’ll tackle some common questions and myths associated with our local recycling program. As a kid growing up in the 80s and 90s, I felt pretty... Read MoreRichmond Recycles: What I’ve Learned as a CVWMA Board Member
October 6, 2023 |
Elizabeth Hall represents the City of Richmond on the CVWMA Board of Directors. This article was part of a series that appeared on RVAHub. Have you ever wondered how your local recycling authority works, how it’s set up or why you can’t recycle certain materials? Well, consider today’s feature a CVWMA 101 course. I’ve always been down with the circular economy. I had to be. Growing up, my dad was... Read More