Richmond Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 5 items per collection. 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.
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. |
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| 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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Richmond
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Required under the listed rules. Appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and stoves require a $50 per-item collection fee or can be dropped off at the East Richmond Road Convenience Center.
Local disposal alternatives in Richmond city County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
East Richmond Road Convenience Center
3800 E Richmond Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
Municipal drop-off center open Monday through Saturday for city residents to dispose of bulk items, brush, recyclable commodities, and electronics.
Hopkins Road Transfer Station
3520 N Hopkins Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
City transfer station facility accepting household refuse, bulky goods, and brush Monday through Saturday.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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.