Today 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.
If it seems like pickup did not happen, use this online form:
https://cvwma.com/programs/residential-recycling/recycling-service-request-form/
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
In recycling news, WWBT/Channel 12 has this report:
April is Earth Month, and to celebrate, the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) is hosting several events dedicated to environmentally friendly recycling.
Statistics indicate that, on average, each person generates five pounds of waste per day, and recycling is one way to reduce this waste.
CVWMA serves ten localities with recycling programs. During Earth Month, they will partner with these localities to host several recycling events, which will be open to residents only.
Many residents are unaware of available recycling services which include electronics, household hazardous waste collection (such as spray paints, pesticides, and lawn chemicals), and tire recycling.
According to the Regional Recycling Rate, our region recycles about 57% of its waste. While this is great progress, CVWMA hopes to increase that percentage by implementing special recycling events.
Earth Month recycling events will kick off on Friday, April 19, and run through Saturday, May 11, 2024. Please refer to the list of events below for dates and locations.
Friday, April 19: Powhatan Earth Day Paper Shredding
Saturday, April 20 – Hanover County Electronics Recycling
Saturday, April 20 – New Kent County Paper Shredding, Electronics Recycling and Tire Recycling
Monday, April 22 – Stony Point Fashion Park Paper Shredding and Environmental Fair
Saturday, April 27 – Prince George Clean Community Day
Saturday, May 4 – First Saturday Electronics Recycling @ Securis
Saturday, May 11: City of Richmond Electronics Recycling, Paper Shredding and Household Hazardous Waste Collection