Tomorrow is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup.

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…from City press release…

Richmond E-Cycle Event Set for May 16

WHO: The Department of Public Works, The Clean City Commission, and The Department of Public Utilities

WHAT: Richmond E-Cycle Day – More than Electronics!

For Richmond Residents, no business or commercial items accepted

WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: 1710 Robin Hood Road (23220) northeast corner of Robin Hood Road and Arthur Ashe Boulevard

BACKGROUND: The City of Richmond’s E-Cycle Day event offers City residents an efficient option to recycle paper, household hazardous waste items and electronics to help keep hazardous waste materials out of city waterways, streams, and rivers.

This event is available to city residents – proof of residency is required.

Please note, this is a drive-thru event. Volunteers will remove items from the cars.

Paper Document Shredding
o Up to five (5) boxes of documents
o Be sure to remove all binders, staples, and clips

Electronics (various fees apply)
o Computer systems (hard drive or CPU) and accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and all phones
o Televisions, computer monitors and printers
o Other used electronic equipment (almost anything with a plug – see the online list for clarification, use the link below)
o Get the list of fees and the full list of electronics to recycle
o Go to www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission

Household Hazardous Waste Items (HHW)
o Oil-based Paint
o Bug spray, pesticides, rodent poison, and herbicides (Roundup, Weed B Gon etc.)
o Latex and water-based paints will not be collected. These items can be left in open paint cans until they have dried out and then put in with regular curbside trash pick-up.

For more information on recycling or the event, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X @DPW_RichmondVA or visit the Clean City Commission’s Instagram page at rvacleancitycommission

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