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

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

Plan ahead – Save the Date! Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 9 am- 1 pm.
The City of Richmond Department of Public Works , and the Clean City Commission will be hosting a special collection event on Saturday, May 5 from 9 am – 1 pm at the old Kmart parking lot, 6807 Midlothian Tpke. This event will include electronics recycling (fees apply), document shredding, herbicides and pesticides , and oil based paint only. This event is for City of Richmond residents, only. Must show proof of residency. For more information call (804)646-8325 or (804)646-0177.

Of course, with Earth Day this past week, there were many recycling stories in the news. For example, Apple debuted Daisy, a recycling robot adept at disassembling iPhones. At the same time, China announced this past week that it will ban imports of 32 types of solid waste in its latest move to reduce environmental pollution.

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

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, a lot of Virginia recyclers are still figuring out what current Chinese import policies mean for them.

Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality has advised that local governments keep up with information coming from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Local operations such as TFC Recycling and Butler Paper Recycling have previously reported a significant reduction in market value, and an ongoing issue with “wishful recycling,” as reported by The Virginian-Pilot. TFC recently told the Richmond Free Press that it’s having trouble meeting new quality standards because 15-20% of the residential material it receives is contaminated. Though the company is still finding markets for fiber in Vietnam, South Korea, India and domestically.

Recently, van der Linde Recycling announced plans to close its mixed waste processing operation in the Zion Crossroads area, due in part to low commodity prices. The MRF has been taken over by County Waste and will essentially be used as a transfer station to send material to another facility in Chester, as reported by The Daily Progress. This has had ripple effects in Albemarle County and as far away as Harrisonburg, where the city was temporarily landfilling material.

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

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, there is a Chipotle Fundraiser for Sustainable RVA Zero Waste Initiative on April 3. This is happening at the Chipotle Mexican Grill located at 10 N. Nansemond Street.

From the FaceBook event page description:

We’re having a fundraiser! Dine at the Carytown Chipotle between 5:00-9:00 on Tuesday April 3rd and 50% of your purchase will go to SRVA and helping us help the community move toward zero waste. Just make sure you mention our name at checkout! To greenify your purchase please consider bringing your own utensils and water bottle— we will have a bin on the premises to collect bowls for composting.

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

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, a Charlottesville area company is closing the part of its recycling facility that processes household mixed waste. That means no more tossing food scraps, trash, and recyclables into one can and knowing it is recycled. In the NBC29news report a company spokesperson blames the closure of that part of its business on plunging commodity prices – especially for paper and plastic – and higher costs – including rising health insurance.

In other news, Environmental Engineering Consultant company, IPPTS Associates, announced Top 5 List of Countries with the highest recycling rates globally using world statistics and waste management technology.

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

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, Whirlpool Corporation announced its new kitchen appliance, the Zera™ Food Recycler, with claims that it can transform food waste into sustainable homemade fertilizer within 24 hours.

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

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

Please volunteer for the neighborhood litter pick up this Saturday.

In recycling news, big corporations make big promises, but how many actually keep them? It often takes government for and by people to make real change.

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

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, Parc Corporation, a plastics reclaimer and exporter will close its doors, citing impacts from China’s import restrictions as a major factor in the company’s downfall. It started in 1996 and is headquartered in Romeoville, Ill. In 2015, Parc opened a second U.S. site in Oshkosh, Wis. At the time, the company announced an ambitious U.S. expansion plan that included opening sites in Memphis, Tenn. and Richmond, Va.

This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. However, I am wondering about City trash pickup being delayed because of the MLK holiday this past Monday, and I am wondering about both City trash pickup and CVWMA recycling pickup being delayed due to morning snow.

Anyway, 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.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, plastics are piling up in Western countries since China started refusing them.

The European Union (EU) is planning to propose a potential tax on plastic bags and plastic packaging in an effort to reduce usage.

This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, but because of the New Year’s Day holiday, trash and recycling will be picked up Thursday. 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 on Thursday.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling. The Sierra Club magazine recently also took a look at curbside recycling.

Don’t forget the Clean City Commission event on Jan. 6!

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

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

The Richmond Clean City Commission wishes you a Happy New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018
RVA Clean City Commission
Christmas Tree Chipping, Shredding and Electronics Recycling
WHO: Richmond residential collection and disposal only. This event is NOT for commercial or business disposal.
WHEN: Saturday, January 6, 2018 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHERE: corner of North Boulevard & Robin Hood Rd

WHAT:

Christmas Tree Chipping : undecorated live trees

Shredding : up to 5 boxes or 5 paper bags of PERSONAL documents including:
Taxes, bank statements, cancelled checks, credit card statements and receipts, financial accounts, medical records, and insurance documents.
We cannot accept: COMMERCIAL BUSINESS documents, X Rays, cardboard, plastic bags, metal, batteries, CDs, notebooks, binders, or bags of previously shredded papers.

Electronics recycling:
TVs: $23 fee for old TVs up to 27 inches
$30 fee for old TVs over 27 inches
$12 fee for LCD TVs.
Computer systems (hard drive, CPU, monitor) Computer accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.). Printers, scanners, copiers and fax machines. VCRs, camcorders, stereos and all phones.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT STRINGS!

Small Recycle Tubs
Clean up and drop off your old curbside recycling bins for reuse in the schools.

HELP spread the word by sharing this notice with members of your organization, civic association, friends, neighbors, relatives, and any Richmond resident who might benefit from the information.

This free event is only available to City of Richmond residents – proof of residency is required.

Questions about shredding and small tubs to
Darlene.Mallory@richmondgov.com or 804-646-8325.