Richmond Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & ThursdaySet carts out Set your supercan out by 6 a.m. on collection day, or after 4 p.m. the day before. Remove cans from city property by 7 a.m. the day after collection.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & ThursdaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Set your supercan out by 6 a.m. on collection day, or after 4 p.m. the day before. Remove cans from city property by 7 a.m. the day after collection. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | The City of Richmond provides bi-weekly bulk and brush collection on your regular trash collection day during your designated recycling collection week. Place items out by your trash cans the night before your scheduled pickup date. Residents do not need to call or submit a request in advance for regular bi-weekly service. Major appliances can be scheduled for $50 per appliance, and expedited 24-hour collections are available for $100. Residents may also self-haul bulk waste to the East Richmond Road Convenience Center or Hopkins Road Transfer Station. | Up to 5 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | Year-round. Brush, limbs, and tree trimmings are collected curbside bi-weekly on your recycling collection week alongside bulk items. Limbs and branches must be bundled neatly. The city also operates an annual vacuum leaf collection service throughout residential neighborhoods in autumn and winter. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued green supercan with official Richmond serial number
- Residential trash is collected once per week, Monday through Thursday
- Only DPW-issued supercans are serviced; unauthorized cans receive violation notices
- Set cans out after 4 p.m. the day before pickup and by 6 a.m. on collection day
- Remove cans from public property by 7 a.m. the morning following collection to avoid a $50 fine
- Place cans near property line or alley with handles facing the property
Richmond recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard boxes and food boxes (flattened)
- Mixed paper, magazines, catalogs, mail, and office paper
- Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans
- Glass food and beverage bottles and jars (rinsed)
- Plastic bottles and jugs (caps on)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic bagged recyclables (never bag recyclables)
- Styrofoam food packaging and cups
- Sheets or balls of aluminum foil
- Shredded paper
- Garden hoses, ropes, and electrical cords
- Food-contaminated items and napkins
- Batteries and electronic items
- Needles and medical waste
Richmond bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | The City of Richmond provides bi-weekly bulk and brush collection on your regular trash collection day during your designated recycling collection week. Place items out by your trash cans the night before your scheduled pickup date. Residents do not need to call or submit a request in advance for regular bi-weekly service. Major appliances can be scheduled for $50 per appliance, and expedited 24-hour collections are available for $100. Residents may also self-haul bulk waste to the East Richmond Road Convenience Center or Hopkins Road Transfer Station. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 804-646-7000 |
Richmond holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Richmond, VA
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Richmond Department of Public Works · municipal dpw
Phone: 804-646-7000
900 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
These collection rules cover Zone City of Richmond Solid Waste & CVWMA Recycling Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Richmond, VA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday. Set containers out Set your supercan out by 6 a.m. on collection day, or after 4 p.m. the day before. Remove cans from city property by 7 a.m. the day after collection.. These rules apply to Zone City of Richmond Solid Waste & CVWMA Recycling Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Richmond?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Richmond Solid Waste & CVWMA Recycling Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Richmond?
The City of Richmond provides bi-weekly bulk and brush collection on your regular trash collection day during your designated recycling collection week. Place items out by your trash cans the night before your scheduled pickup date. Residents do not need to call or submit a request in advance for regular bi-weekly service. Major appliances can be scheduled for $50 per appliance, and expedited 24-hour collections are available for $100. Residents may also self-haul bulk waste to the East Richmond Road Convenience Center or Hopkins Road Transfer Station. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 804-646-7000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Richmond Solid Waste & CVWMA Recycling Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Richmond?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes and food boxes (flattened), Mixed paper, magazines, catalogs, mail, and office paper, Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans, Glass food and beverage bottles and jars (rinsed), Plastic bottles and jugs (caps on). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic bagged recyclables (never bag recyclables), Styrofoam food packaging and cups, Sheets or balls of aluminum foil, Shredded paper, Garden hoses, ropes, and electrical cords, Food-contaminated items and napkins, Batteries and electronic items, Needles and medical waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Richmond Solid Waste & CVWMA Recycling Routes.