This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which usually means trash and recycling pickup, but because of the recent Labor Day holiday, pickups will hopefully move to Thursday.
Please go over what can be recycled.

NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)

Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. More CVWMA information can be found at this link:
https://cvwma.com/cvwma-locations/richmond/

In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, communities worldwide are promoting environmental sustainability with the recognition of Zero Waste Awareness Week during the first full week of September. The initiative, which began in the United Kingdom in 2008, encourages reducing, reusing, and recycling to minimize waste.

Everyone is encouraged to:
Refuse products that create excessive or non-recyclable waste.
Reduce dependence on single-use items.
Reuse, recycle, or repurpose materials whenever possible.