Waste Reduction News Archives

2011-2023

2023 Newsletter Archive
2023Topics
DecemberBattery Safety for the Holidays, What Happens to Richmond's Recycling, 2024 Curbside Recycling Calendars, Cans for Cristo Rey
NovemberAmerica Recycles Day at Hardywood West Creek
OctoberThrift-O-Ween, What I've Learned As A CVWMA Board Member, Chesterfield Drop-off Recycling, Don't Get The Oops
SeptemberEducation Programs for All, Local E-cycling Events, Outgoing Board Members, Recicla por Baq
August11 Tips For Waste-Free Lunches, Container Creativity, Repurposing With A Purpose
JulyWhat To Do With Old Bins And Carts, 8 Steps To Turn Your Old Cart Into A Composter, Show Us Your Container Creativity, Girl Scouts At Fort Gregg-Adams, Plastic-Free July
JuneWe're On A Roll, 24/7 Customer Access, Chesterfield Options for Recycling, Reuse & Refill Shops To Know
MayRecycling Carts Coming Soon, Volunteers Needed, Fast Fashion Faux Pas, Recycling in Hanover
AprilEarth Day, Monthly Program Statistics, Lookout for Postcards, Now Hiring
MarchHenrico Cart Announcement, Recycling in Chesterfield, What To Do with Shredded Paper
FebruaryThank You, Patricia Paige; Upcycled Art, Sandston Elementary Recycling Club, Recycling Contamination
JanuaryNow Hiring, 2023 Curbside Collection Calendar, New Carts, Free Education Programs
2022 Newsletter Archive
2022Topics
January Happy New Year from Our Executive Director, 2022 Recycling Collection Schedules, Bring One For The Chipper, Calendar of Events
MarchUpcoming Events, Job Opportunities, Girl Scout Cookies & Recycling
AprilEarth Day, Drop-off Recycling & What To Do with Plastic Bags
MayComposting, State of Our Waste & Bin Backorders
June Summer with Less Waste, Colonial Heights Trash Service & Recycling Steward Patch Program
JulyPlastic-Free July, Sustainable Trash Carts & What To Do With Batteries
AugustPropane Tanks, K-12 Education Programs, Sorting Recyclables, Watch Our Spots
SeptemberJames River Week, A Purpose for Plastic Bags, Labor Day Schedule
OctoberCurbside Recycling Changes, Cardboard Boxes, Richmond Drop-off Composting Initiative
NovemberAmerica Recycles Day, Oops! Tags, Keeping Hopewell Beautiful, Kroger To End Plastic Bag Distribution by 2025
DecemberLeave the Leaves, Greener Holiday, Christmas Tree Recycling
2021 Newsletter Archive

2021

Green Your Holiday, State Recycling Numbers Are Up, Watch for CVWMA’s New Spots on Channel 8, Tree Recycling and Disposal, Check Your Mailbox for 2022 Recycling Collection Schedule, Upcoming Events  Dec
From our Executive Director, Recycling Delays, CVWMA’s New Website, Member Locality Spotlight (Charles City County), Education and Outreach: September Feature, Upcoming Events  Sept
From our Executive Director, CVWMA in Region & Moving Forward in New Fiscal Year, CVWMA’s New Website, Member Locality Spotlight (Ashland), Education and Outreach, Upcoming Events  Aug
From our Executive Director, CVWMA Helps Launch U S Plastics Pact Roadmap to 2025, CVWMA’s New Website is Live!, Member Locality Spotlight, Recycling Tips, Education and Outreach, Upcoming Events  Jul
Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program, Help Replenish the Chesapeake Bay, Summer Reading and CVWMA, Eat Fresh. Buy Local., CVWMA is Hiring! Jun
Don’t Tangle or Contaminate, Recycle Right with CVWMA, Special Collection Events, Litter Prevention Programs, Education and Outreach May
What are You doing for Earth Day? We Can All Make a Difference., Special Collection Events, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Plastic Bags and Plastic Bagged Recyclables Apr
Reduce Your Impact, Ways to go Green, The Ugly Truth About Litter, CVWMA’s Recycling Wizard, Special Collection Events Mar
Education and Outreach #RECYCLERIGHT, Are You Connected?,CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule on President’s Day Holiday, CVWMA Employment Opportunities  Feb
New Year’s Day Holiday to Delay Friday Collections, Reduce. Reuse. Repurpose. Recycle (Right)., Christmas Tree Recycling Available in Central Virginia, CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule on MLK Day  Jan
2020 Newsletter Archive

2020

CVWMA Celebrates 30 Years, A Message from our Executive Director, Think. Shop. Buy. Local., Christmas Day and New year’s Day to Delay Friday Collections, CVWMA Recycling Collection Schedule Dec
CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule Election Day and Veterans Day. America Recycles Day, Special Collection Events, Thanksgiving Holiday to Delay Collections Nov
U.S. Plastics Pact, A Message from our Executive Director, CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule Columbus Day, Educational Resources and CVWMA, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct
CVWMA Joins U.S. Plastics Pact, A Message from our Executive Director, Labor Day Holiday to Delay CVWMA Collections, Middle James Roundtable Annual Conference, Upcoming Special Recycling Events Sept
Goochland County Hosting Document Shredding Event, Buy Fresh. Buy Local., Save the Date. Volunteers Needed., Stay Connected with CVWMA Aug
COVID-19 and CVWMA Collections, A Message from our Executive Director, CVWMA Collection Updates, CVWMA’s Strategic Plan and Moving Forward, Stay Connected with CVWMA  Jul
COVID-19 and CVWMA Collections, A Message from our Executive Director, It’s All You. Recycling Matters.,Virtual Learning Resources, Buy Fresh. Buy Local. Jun
COVID-19 and CVWMA Collections, A Message from our Executive Director, Tips to Minimize Waste, ICYMI. Bulk Waste Collections Suspended, Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Repeat. May
COVID-19 and CVWMA Collections, A Message from our Executive Director, FAQs, Stay Connected with CVWMA, What are YOU doing for Earth Day? Apr
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!, Residential Recycling: Do’s and Don’ts, Special Collection Events, CVWMA’s Recycling Wizard  Mar
Don’t Waste Valentine’s Day, It’s All You. Your Recycling Matters. CVWMA Collections on Regular Collection on President’s Day Holiday, Help Prevent Litter and Pollution in Local Storm Drains  Feb
New Year’s Day to Delay Wed- Fri Collections, 2020 CVWMA Recycling Collection Schedule, City of Richmond Hosting 11th Annual Recycling Day, CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule for Upcoming Holidays  Jan
2019 Newsletter Archive
Think Twice! Don’t Make These Recycling Mistakes, Think.Shop. Buy. Local., CVWMA, Pinterest & the Holidays, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day To Delay CVWMA Collections Dec
Collections on Regular Schedule for Veterans Day, What Are YOU Doing for America Recycles Day?, Think Twice!, and Thanksgiving Holiday to Delay Collections Nov
CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule, No Delay for Columbus Day Holiday, Special Collection Events, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, October 26, Think Twice! Oct
Virginia to Welcome First in the U.S. Waste Conversion Solution, Labor Day to Delay CVWMA Collections, Special Collection Events, Shredded Paper Not Accepted Sept
Avoid “Wish-cycling”, Reduce. Reuse. Recycle., James River Regional Cleanup, Journey to the MRF Aug
CVWMA’s Drop-off Recycling Program, 4th of July to Delay Some Collections, Residential/Curbside Recycling Updates, Special Collection Event Jul
Clean the Bay Day, Recycle Right. Accepted Items Only., Buy Fresh. Buy Local., Special Collection Event Jun
Special Recycling Collection Events, Avoid Wishcycling, Memorial Day to Delay CVWMA Collections, Virginia’s Draft Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan Now Available for Public Comment May
What are YOU doing for Earth Day?, Wish-cycling and CVWMA Recycling Programs, Special Collection Recycling Events, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 27 Apr
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!, Oops! Will You Be next?, The Ugly Truth About Litter, Special Collection Events. Mar
Recycled Valentine’s Day Board on Pinterest, CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule on President’s Day Holiday, Top Four Recycling Contamination Items, Help Prevent Litter and Pollution in Local Storm Drains Feb
New Year’s Day Holiday to Delay Some Collections, 2019 CVWMA Recycling Collection Schedule, CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule for Upcoming Holidays, Did You Know?

(Correction: MLK Day Holiday is Mon, Jan 21, 2019)

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2018 Newsletter Archive
Recycle Right. You Could be a Winner., Think. Shop. Buy. Local., CVWMA, Pinterest, and the Holidays, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to Delay Collections Dec
Collections on Regular Schedule for Veterans Day, What are YOU doing for America Recycles Day?, Oops! Local Recyclers Impacting CVWMA Programs, Thanksgiving Holiday to Delay Collections Nov
Collections on Regular Schedule for Columbus Day, Special Collection Events, Avoid Sticker Shock. Recycle Right., Stay Connected with CVWMA Oct
Labor Day Holiday to Delay CVWMA Collections, Upcoming Special Collection Events, Recycle Right, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Special Scout Patch Sept
Oops! Recycle Right with CVWMA, Reduce. Reuse. Recycle., Save the Date. Volunteers Needed. James River Regional Cleanup, Stay Connected with CVWMA Aug
Local Recyclers Impacting CVWMA’s Recycling Programs, Fourth of July to Delay Some CVWMA Collections, CVWMA’s Regional Recycling Rate 59%, Are YOU Connected? Jul
Recycling Only, Special Recycling Collections Planned for June, Buy Fresh. Buy Local., CVWMA on Instagram Jun
Contamination Impacting CVWMA Recycling Programs, Special Recycling Collections Planned for May & June, Memorial Day Holiday to Delay CVWMA Collections, CVWMA is Very Social May
Plastic Bags and Plastic Bagged Recyclables Contamination, What are YOU doing for Earth Day? Special Collection Recycling Events, and National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 28 Apr
Residential Recycling: Dos and Don’ts, Recycling and Litter Prevention, Only Rain Down the Drain, Stay Connected with CVWMA Mar
Recycled Valentine’s Day Board on Pinterest, CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule on President’s Day Holiday, Did You Know?, CVWMA Customer Service Survey Final Results Feb
New Year’s Holiday Will Delay CVWMA Collections, Christmas Tree Recycling, CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule for Upcoming Holidays, CVWMA Customer Service Survey Preliminary Results   Jan
2017 Newsletter Archive
Think. Shop. Buy. Local., Christmas Day & New Year’s Day will Delay CVWMA Collections, CVWMA, Pinterest, and the Holidays, 2018 CVWMA Recycling Collection Schedule Dec
CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule for Veterans Day, What are YOU doing for America Recycles Day?, CVWMA Customer Service Survey Ends Nov. 15, Thanksgiving Day to Delay CVWMA Collections Nov
CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule for Columbus Day Holiday, CVWMA Customer Service Survey, CVWMA Event Calendar Feature, Recycle Food and Beverage Cartons with CVWMA Oct
 Labor Day to Delay CVWMA Collections, CVWMA Customer Service Survey, Sept 15, Special Collection Events, Sept 23, How Will You…End Littering? Sept
Additional Commodities: Impact to Regional Tonnage, New to the Area? Want to Start Recycling?, Hurricane Preparedness, Save the Date. Volunteers Needed. James River Regional Cleanup Aug
 Goochland Expands Residential Recycling Program, Fourth of July Holiday to Delay Some CVWMA Collections, CVWMA’s Regional Recycling Rate 58.9%, CVWMA’s Drop-off Recycling Program Jul
Buy fresh. But local., Virginia Green Travel Program, CVWMA and Summer Programs, Food and Beverage Carton Recycling June
 Special Recycling Collections Planned for May, Memorial Day Holiday to Delay CVWMA Collections, Composting and Rain Barrels, Did You Know? May
What are YOU doing for Earth Day!, Special Collection Recycling Events Planned for April and May, National Prescription Drug Take back Day, April 29, Spring Cleaning? Apr
Recycling and Litter Prevention, Did You Know?, Upcoming Electronics Recycling Events, Stay Connected with CVWMA! Mar
 CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule on President’s day Holiday, Did You Know?, Recycled Valentine’s Day Board on Pinterest, CVWMA and Recycling Education Feb
New Years’ Holidays: No Delay to CVWMA Collections, 2017 CVWMA Recycling Collection Schedule , Christmas Tree Recycling, CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule for Upcoming Holidays Jan
2016 Newsletter Archive
Journey to the MRF, Think. Shop. Buy. Local., 2017 CVWMA Recycling Collection Schedule, Christmas and New Years Day Holiday : No Collection Delays Dec
CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule for Veterans Day Holiday, November Recycling Collection Events, November 15 is America Recycles Day, Thanksgiving to Delay CVWMA Collections Nov
CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule on Columbus Day Holiday, Fall Electronics Recycling Collection Events, Recycle More with CVWMA, Stay Connected with CVWMA Oct
Labor Day Holiday to Delay Collections,Stay Connected with CVWMA, CVWMA Expands Accepted Items for Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Special Scout Patch Sept
ICYMI: Additional Plastics, Caps, Cartons Added to CVWMA Recycling Program, Pick a Day to Fight the Bite, CVWMA Program Highlights, Save the Date. Volunteers Needed. James River Regional Cleanup Aug
Additional Plastics, Caps, Cartons Added to CVWMA’s Residential Recycling & Drop-off Recycling Programs 7/1, Hanover County Expands Residential Recycling Program, Fourth of July to Delay Collections, CVWMA’s Regional Recycling Rate 58.8% Jul
CVWMA’s Electronics Recycling Program, Buy Fresh. Buy Local., Surf Your Watershed, What Have You “Pinned” Lately? June
Special Collection Events Planned for May & June, Memorial Day Holiday to Delay CVWMA Collections, Did YOU Know?, CVWMA is Very Social May
What are YOU doing for Earth Day? Special Collection Recycling Events Planned for April and May, National Prescription Drug Take back Day, April 30, Spring Cleaning? Apr
 Recycling & Litter Prevention, Upcoming Electronics Recycling Collection Events, Storm water: What’s In Your Run-off?, CVWMA Offers Recycling Education Opportunities Mar
 Recycling and Valentine’s Day, Collections on Regular Schedule for President’s Day, Did You Know?, CVWMA is Very Social Feb
 New Years Day to Delay Friday CVWMA Collections, 2016 CVWMA Recycling Collection Schedule, Christmas Tree Recycling Available in Central VA, CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule for the Upcoming Holidays Jan
2015 Newsletter Archive
CVWMA Celebrates 25 Years in Region, Think.Shop.Buy.Local., Christmas Holiday to Delay Friday Collections, 2016 Recycling Collection Schedule, New Year’s Holiday to Delay Friday Collections Dec
 Collections on Regular Schedule for Veterans Day, November e-cycling Collection Events, November 15 is America Recycles Day, Thanksgiving to Delay Collections Nov
 Collections on Regular Schedule for Columbus Day Holiday, Fall Electronic Recycling Collection Events, November 15 is America Recycles Day, CVWMA’s Recycling Wizard Oct
Labor Day Holiday to delay CVWMA Recycling & Trash Collections, James River Regional Cleanup Day, Sept. 12, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Scout Patch, CVWMA Celebrating 25 Years Sept
CVWMA Program Highlights, Electronics Recycling & Doc. Shredding, CVWMA’s Recycling Education is Cross- Curricular, CVWMA Celebrating 25 Years Aug
 Collections on Regular Schedule 7/3, Citywide Rollout of Carts begins July 6, CVWMA is very Social, Want to Travel GREEN this summer? July
 CVWMA’s Regional Recycling Rate Affirmed at 57.7 % for CY 2014, E-cycling & document shredding event 6/20, Buy fresh. Buy local., CVWMA Receives Award Recognition June
CVWMA Kicking Off 25 Years with the Richmond Kickers on May 2, Special Collection Recycling Events Planned for May and June, Memorial Day to Delay CVWMA Collections, Stormwater and YOU May
What are YOU doing for Earth Day?, Special Collection Recycling Events Planned for April and  May, CVWMA’s Recycling Wizard, CVWMA Recycles; 25 Milestones in 25 Years Apr
Collections & Inclement Weather, Upcoming E-cycling Collection Events, HHW Collection Events, CVWMA 25th Anniversary Mar
Collections on Regular Schedule for President’s Day, City of Richmond is on a Roll, Did You Know?, CVWMA’s 25th Anniversary Feb.
New Year’s Holiday to delay Some Collections, 2015 CVWMA Recycling Collection Schedule, Christmas Tree Recycling, CVWMA Collections on Regualr Schedule for Upcoming Holidays  Jan.
2014 Newsletter Archive
Think. Shop. Buy. Local., Christmas Day to Delay Collections, 2015 Recycling Schedule, New Year’s Day to Delay Collections Dec.
Collections on Regular Schedule for Veterans Day, Nov E-cycling, America Recycles Day, Thanksgiving to Delay Collections Nov
Collections on Regular Schedule for Columbus Day, Fall E-cycling Events, Nov 15 is ARD, CVWMA’s Recycling Wizard Oct.
 Labor Day to Delay Collections, E-cycling, James River Regional Cleanup, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Special Scout Patch Sept
Upcoming Pesticide Disposal Collection, Electronics Recycling Collection, Surf Your Watershed, What have you “pinned” lately? Aug
4th of July to Delay Friday Collections, City of Hopewell’s First Curbside Recycling Collection Day is July 2, Volunteers Needed! James River Regional Cleanup Day, Want to Travel GREEN this Summer? July
CVWMA Submits Regional Recycling Rate, Curbside Recycling Coming to Hopewell, New Trash Collection Service Coming to Ashland, Buy fresh. Buy local. June
Memorial Day to Delay CVWMA Collections, E-cycling Events, Stormwater: What’s in your runoff?, Recycling Perks & TFC  May
CVWMA on Pinterest, What are YOU doing for Earth Day? Special Recycling Collection Events, Prescription Drug Take Back Events Apr
March Winds & Recycling, Do YOU know what a MRF is ?, E-cycling, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Mar
Recycling & Valentine’s Day, Collections on Regular Schedule for President’s Day, Curbside Program Updates, Plastic Bags  Feb.
New Year’s Holiday to Delay Collections, Christmas Tree Recycling, 2014 Collection Schedule, CVWMA Collections on Regular Schedule for Upcoming Holidays (Lee-Jackson and Martin Luther King Days) Jan .
2013 Newsletter Archive
Think.Shop.Buy.Local., Christmas Holiday to Delay Collections, 2014 Curbside Collection Schedule, New Year’s Day to Delay CVWMA Collections Dec.
Make a Pledge To Recycle, Collections on Regular Schedule for Veteran’s Day Holiday, E-cycling Collections, Thanksgiving Holiday to Delay CVWMA Collections  Nov.
October E-cycling Collection Events, Collections of Regular Schedule for Columbus Day Holiday, Composting, and America Recycles Day  Oct
CVWMA Elects New Board of Directors, New Website Launch, Holiday to Delay Collections, James River Regional Cleanup Sept
Col. Hgts. Regional Leader, Chesterfield County Implements New Recycling Program, E-cycling, Storm Drains August
4th of July to Delay Collections, Summer E-cycling, Plastic Bag Recycling, Are YOU a Polluter?,Green Travel  July
CVWMA Submits Regional Recycling Rate to VA DEQ, Chesterfield & Goochland Events: Date Change for RiverCleanup, Buy Fres. Buy Local. and Staff News June
Memorial Day to Delay Collections,E-cycling for May/June, Recycling Factoids, 30 Grants in 30 Days May
Earth Day 2013, Electronics Recycling, Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Recycling is Easy with CVWMA April
Petersburg Makes Changes to Trash & Recycling; Journey Through the MRF, HHW & Disposal, KVB, etc. March
Collections on Regular Schedule for President’s Day; Curbside Program Updates, Pet Waste & Plastic Bags February
New Year’s Delay to Collections; 2013 Curbside  & Route Changing Schedule; Christmas Tree Recycling, etc. January
2012 Newsletter Archive
Green Holiday Guide & Tree Recycling Tips, Upcoming Holidays & Collections, 2012 Recycling Schedule , etc. December
America Recycles Day Pledge Contest, November Holiday Collection Schedules, Cover Your Load, and more. November
Use Yours or Ours, E-cyling, Columbus Day Holiday and Collections, Make a Pledge to Recycle, etc. October
Labor Day Collection Delays; No Delay for Col. Heights Trash Services; Pet Waste and You ; and E-cycling September
RVANews Like CVWMA on Facebook; CVWMA’s Most Wanted; Aug. e-cycling;Composting; Cover Your Load. August
Like CVWMA on Facebook; Col Hgts Ready for Exciting Changes; Goochland Additions; 4th of July Delay, etc. July
CVWMA Electronics Surpasses One Million Lbs., RRR 56.6%, James River Regional Cleanup, Shop Local, etc. June
Even a Flying Squirrel Recycles, Water. Use ot Wisely, Mem. Day Holiday Delay, HHW & Proper Disposal May
Earth Day Events Planned Across the Region, E-cycling Events, Prescription Drug Take-Back April 28, etc. April
Recycling Tips for Windy Days, Single Stream Recycling, Litter Prevention, What’s In your Run-off, etc. March
Collections on Regular Schedule for President’s Day; E-cycling & Earth Day; Plastic Bag Recycling, etc. February
2012 Curbside Collection Schedule; Christmas Tree Recycling, Holiday Collection Schedules, etc. January
2011 Newsletter Archive
Green Holiday Guide & Tree Recycling Tips; Curbside & Trash Schedules; 2012 Curbside Calendar & more December
America Recycles Day, Just Start Recycling; Holidays and Collections; Cover Your Load, and more November
New Curbside Campaign, E-cycling, No Holiday Delay for Columbus Day & Prescription Drug Take Back Day October
CVWMA to Launch New Campaign,Labor Day Collection Delays, E-cycling event, America Recycles Day Kit September
Larger Carts as Recycling Option Coming, Backyard Composting , New Campaign Launch Coming, etc August
Larger Recycling Carts are Coming!; 4th of July to Delay Collections, Curbside Additions, Recycling Rate, etc July
CVWMA Selected by CVP; Recycling Automotive Fluids; James River Cleanup Day; Summer Recycling Tips June
Curbside Recycling; Memorial Day Holiday to Delay Collections; Earth911 & CFLs; etc. May
CVWMA Announces New Landfill Education Resource; Earth Day; E-cycling; Prescription Drug Take Backs April
Recycling Tips for Windy Collection Days; CVWMA & Henrico’s 400th; KVB & Plastic Bags, etc. March
No Delay for Pres. Day Holiday; R3 Promotes Recycling:E-cyling & Earth Day; Litter Cleanups February
2011 Curbside Collection Schedule;Christmas Tree Recycling, No Delay for Lee-Jackson & MLK,etc January