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, scientists at Virginia Tech say they have created a way to convert waste PVC, a notoriously stubborn plastic to process, into a high-performance lubricant oil. Common PVC items such as pipes, old credit cards, and worn-out toys might one day have a use beyond the landfill.

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.

This Saturday, the CVWMA is hosting an Electronics Recycling Event.

CVWMA electronics recycling vendor Securis hosts an e-cycling drop-off the first Saturday of each month.

The event is open to all residents of Central Virginia. It is a drive-through event.

Time:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location:
Securis Inc.
8419 Glazebrook Ave.
Henrico, VA 23228

Items with Fees:
Credit or debit card only.

Computers with Hard Drives – $5
Hard Drives – $5
Cell Phones with Removable Battery – $5
Laptop with Hard Drive – $5
Cell Phones and Tablets with Internal Batteries – $10
Copiers– $35
CRT Monitor – $20
CRT TV Larger than 27″ – $35
CRT TV 27″ or Less – $28
Projection TV – $35
LCD Monitor – $10
LCD TV – $25
Printer More than 25 pounds – $15
Printer Less than 25 pounds – $5
Flash Drives and Thumb Drive Shredding – $1 each (shredded at a later date, stored in a securely locked tote until destruction)
CDs, Floppies, DVDs, Tapes Shredded and Recycled – $10 per file box
Ink/Toner Cartridges – $1 per pound
Backup Batteries – $5
Free to Recycle:

Answering Machines
All types of Cables
Camcorders
Duplicators
Lab Equipment
Laptop Batteries
Printed Circuit Board
Radios
Telecom Equipment
Telephones
Testing Equipment
Toasters
UPS – Power Supplies
VCRs
Cameras
Compact Disc Players
DVD Players
Electric Typewriters
Electric Motors
Electronic Gaming Systems
Holiday Lights
Mainframe Equipment
Microwave Ovens (without glass trays)
Modems
Motherboards
Routers
Scanners
Speakers
Stereo Components
Transparency Makers
Two-Way Radios
Computer Speakers
Cordless Telephones
Cords
Keyboards / Mice
Household Electronics
Hubs
Networking Equipment
Nintendo Game Systems
Pagers
PCI Cards
Stereos
Switches
Tape Players
Wii Game Systems
Xbox Game Systems
Word Processors
Other Electronics
Items Not Accepted:

Alkaline batteries
Ballasts
Glass (We will accept Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) and TVs)
Lightbulbs (other than holiday lights)
Fire Detectors
Thermostats or other mercury-containing devices
Items that contain Freon
Any fossil fuel or materials used in collecting fossil fuels
Any infectious or biological wastes or equipment that contained them
Media contaminated with oil
Any liquid, chemicals, oils or powders
Equipment that contains chemicals of any kind
Equipment that contains asbestos
Equipment that contains radioactive components
Fluorescent light bulbs
Microwaves glass plates
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Aerosol
Equipment that contains mercury
Any materials that would adversely impact our operations or result in environmental or health problems

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.

Got an idea for a community recycling initiative? Apply for a grant!

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.

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, the Trump administration recently revived a push to reclassify two thermal processes lauded by industry groups as solutions for handling hard-to-recycle plastics.

In response, last month, more than 50 lawmakers sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging he reverse course on loosening clean air regulations for nascent plastics recycling development.

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and California Rep. Jared Huffman led the coalition of Democrats opposing a March proposal to remove pyrolysis and gasification from the Clean Air Act’s definition of municipal waste combustion units.

The Trump administration’s proposal aligns with a yearslong campaign from the plastics industry to reclassify the two high-heat processes as “manufacturing,” a definition with less stringent federal protections.

Expect more debate about ‘chemical recycling, including standards.

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.

Henrico County Communications recently released an overview of CVWM’s recycling program.”CVWMA is responsible for reporting the region’s recycling rate to the state each year. The rate takes into account CVWMA’s residential recycling programs and those of corporations and industries. By weight, recycled materials represent about 58% of all discarded materials in the region. That’s more than double the 25% rate required by the state.”

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: The World Has a New Symbol for Reuse

Excerpt from post on Waste Advantage website:

A new global symbol designed to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems worldwide was unveiled by PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse and its international coalition of businesses, governments, NGOs, designers and reuse operators. It marks a major milestone in the transition away from the throwaway economy.

The launch comes amid global pressure to tackle the plastic and climate crises and growing recognition that recycling alone cannot solve the scale of the problem. Today, only 9% of plastic waste is actually recycled, while the vast majority ends up in landfill, incinerators or polluting the environment.

Reuse systems – where packaging is returned, collected, washed and reused repeatedly – are increasingly emerging as one of the most effective alternatives to single-use packaging. At scale, reuse can cut single-use packaging production by as much as 90% and reduce emissions by up to 80% – a climate impact comparable to grounding the global aviation industry.

Tomorrow is a “Red Wednesday”“>“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, the Associated Press recently had an article about how plastic grocery bags dumped in curbside recycling bins can create problems for recycling. It recommends putting plastic bags in a specific drop-off bin at a grocery or convenience store. Once dropped off, the bags are given to recyclers who reprocess them into materials for new things like furniture.

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, The Washington Post just published a provocative column on why banning the recycling logo might be a good thing.

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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