Richmond Trash Pickup, Supercan, Bulk & Recycling Schedule 2026
This Richmond, VA guide is built like a local resident’s checklist: how to find your exact trash day, when to put the supercan out, what happens on city holidays, how CVWMA recycling weeks work, when bulk and brush is collected, where to drop off bulky items, and when to use RVA311.
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Richmond trash pickup schedule garbage collection is address-based. City of Richmond residential trash is collected once per week, Monday through Thursday, and must be placed inside a City-issued supercan. Use the official Richmond map lookup to find your trash day, recycling day and neighborhood cleanup information.
Put your supercan out no earlier than 4:00 PM the day before collection and no later than 6:00 AM on collection day. Remove it from City property by 7:00 AM the day after collection. Recycling is handled through CVWMA and generally follows every-other-week Red/Blue recycling weeks.
Richmond Trash Pickup Day Lookup — Use Your Address Before Putting the Supercan Out
Richmond’s trash schedule is not a one-line citywide answer. Your trash day depends on your address and route. The official City map can also help you find your recycling day and neighborhood cleanup information, so it is the first place a resident should check.
Open the Richmond address lookup map
Enter your service address, not just your ZIP code. Richmond has different route days, and nearby streets can sometimes be on different collection patterns.
Record trash day and recycling week
Trash is weekly. Recycling is every other week through CVWMA, so you need both pieces of information to avoid putting carts out on the wrong week.
Set a reminder for 4 PM the day before
The City allows supercans out no earlier than 4:00 PM the day before collection and requires them out by 6:00 AM on collection day.
Use RVA311 if the lookup or service fails
Dial 3-1-1 inside the City or call 804-646-7000 if outside city limits. For supercan identification, call Solid Waste at 804-646-1798.
Official lookup: Use the City’s map to find your trash day, recycle day and neighborhood cleanup day.
Open Pickup LookupRichmond Supercan Rules — Timing, Placement, Extra Cans, Back Door Service and Fines
Richmond DPW does not service cans that were not issued by the Department. All trash must be placed inside a City-issued supercan with a City of Richmond serial number. Items placed in non-issued cans or containers can be left behind and may receive a violation notice.
- Residential trash is collected once per week.
- Regular collection is Monday through Thursday.
- Trash must be inside a City-issued supercan.
- Bagged refuse and boxes may be removed during weekly collection.
- DPW services about 90 routes and thousands of residences and small businesses.
- Do not place your supercan out before 4:00 PM the day before collection.
- Place it out no later than 6:00 AM on collection day.
- Place it near your property line or alley where normal collection occurs.
- Remove it from City property by 7:00 AM the day after collection.
- A $50 fine may be assessed for cans left in the right-of-way outside allowed times.
Extra supercans and replacement cans
By City Code, one green supercan is provided to each city residence for solid waste collection. Up to three additional brown cans may be purchased for $55 each, with the fee applied to the water utility bill in your name. You can request a replacement if your supercan is damaged. Delivery may take 7 to 14 business days depending on availability.
Resident trap: Leaving a supercan in the alley or right-of-way after pickup feels harmless, but the City specifically warns that cans must be removed by 7:00 AM the day after collection. If you travel or work late, set a reminder or ask someone nearby to pull it back.
Richmond Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule — How City Holidays Delay Collection
Trash is not collected on City holidays. When a City holiday interrupts the regular Monday through Thursday collection schedule, collection resumes the day after the holiday and continues through Friday. Recycling holiday details should be checked through CVWMA because recycling is managed separately.
| Holiday Situation | What Happens | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday on Monday | Monday trash shifts to Tuesday, Tuesday shifts to Wednesday, and so on. | Leave the supercan out only within allowed timing; check DPW notices. |
| Holiday on Tuesday | Tuesday and later routes may shift one day later through Friday. | Confirm before calling it missed. |
| Holiday on Wednesday | Wednesday and Thursday routes may shift later. | Use RVA311 or DPW updates if service is delayed. |
| Holiday on Thursday | Thursday trash may be collected Friday. | Do not assume missed pickup until the holiday schedule window has passed. |
| Recycling holiday week | CVWMA posts recycling-specific holiday updates. | Use CVWMA schedule or call 804-340-0900. |
Simple holiday rule: If the holiday is before or on your regular pickup day, expect a one-day delay unless the City posts a different notice. If your pickup day was before the holiday, it may remain normal.
Richmond Recycling Pickup — CVWMA Red/Blue Weeks, Same Trash Day, Every Other Week
Richmond curbside recycling is handled through the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, commonly called CVWMA. Your recycling collection day is generally the same weekday as your trash day, but it occurs every other week on Red or Blue weeks.
- Collection is Monday through Thursday.
- Your day is determined by your home address.
- Recycling is every other week, not every week.
- Use CVWMA’s web tool to look up the exact day and week.
- Place recycling out by 7:00 AM on collection day.
- Aluminum and steel cans.
- Glass bottles and jars.
- Paper and cardboard.
- Plastic bottles, jugs and accepted containers.
- Clean, empty and dry materials work best.
Do not guess your recycling week: Use CVWMA’s address lookup or calendar before putting recycling out.
CVWMA Recycling LookupApartment warning: CVWMA’s curbside program is for eligible residential customers such as single-family homes, duplexes and fourplexes. Apartment complexes and businesses may not be served by the same curbside recycling program. Ask your property manager if your building uses private recycling.
Richmond Bulk and Brush Pickup — Bi-Weekly Collection During Your Recycling Week
Richmond bulk and brush collection is bi-weekly year-round and mirrors the recycling collection schedule. That means bulk and brush should be placed out on your trash collection day during your recycling week, not on every trash day.
- Bulk and brush collection is bi-weekly.
- Collection occurs on your trash day during your recycling week.
- Place bulk items near your trash cans the night before your scheduled collection day.
- Bulk collection typically occurs on your collection day.
- If not collected that day, crews may return by Saturday of your recycling week.
- Construction debris.
- Tires, with or without rims.
- Carpet.
- Auto parts.
- Bricks, drywall and pipes.
- Paint, gas tanks and propane tanks.
- Lawn mowers.
When should I call 311 for bulk items?
If bulk items are not collected by Saturday of your recycling week, contact 3-1-1. The City specifically says not to contact CVWMA for bulk and brush because bulk pickup is a City of Richmond DPW service, not a recycling program.
Do not dump early: Bulk left out on the wrong week can sit in front of the property, attract complaints, block alleys, and create confusion. Match bulk and brush to your recycling week.
Richmond Bulk Drop-Off and Transfer Station Options — Where to Take Items Yourself
City residents can take some bulk and brush items to official City disposal locations. Proof of residency may be required, and operating hours can change around holidays, weather, staffing and service notices.
| Location | Address | Listed Hours | Use For |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Richmond Road Convenience Center | 3800 East Richmond Road | Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM-2:00 PM | Resident drop-off for eligible bulk/brush items. |
| Hopkins Road / Southside Transfer Station | 3520 North Hopkins Road | Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-4:30 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM-2:00 PM | Resident drop-off for eligible materials and transfer station use. |
Before loading your vehicle: Confirm accepted items, hours, residency proof and holiday closures with Richmond DPW or RVA311.
Official Bulk & BrushEast Richmond Road Convenience Center Map
Richmond Leaf Collection and Yard Debris — Bagged Leaves, Vacuum Requests and Seasonal Rules
Richmond’s leaf collection program has separate seasonal rules from ordinary trash. The City’s current leaf page says up to six bags may be collected on normal trash day, with biodegradable bags preferred, and sector collection periods may allow unlimited bag collection during designated dates.
- Place bagged leaves near your supercan or normal trash collection point.
- Up to six bags may be collected weekly on normal trash day.
- Biodegradable or compostable bags are preferred.
- Do not block alleys, sidewalks or streets with leaf bags.
- Vacuum collection is seasonal.
- Residents may request vacuum service through RVA311.
- The City lists a $30 payment per vacuum request on the current page.
- Leaves should be raked to the curb or property line, not into the street or gutter.
Micro-level resident tip: Do not mix leaf bags with household trash, bulk trash or construction waste. If you have storm limbs, check the bulk and brush storm instructions instead of assuming leaf collection will take branches.
Missed Trash Pickup Richmond VA — What to Check Before You Submit RVA311
Before reporting a missed pickup, check the timing, holiday schedule, collection day, supercan rules and whether the item belongs in trash, recycling, bulk, leaf collection or drop-off. Many “missed pickups” are actually wrong-week bulk items, recycling-week confusion, blocked cans or cans left out too late.
Confirm the collection day
Use the official address lookup. Trash day, recycling week and neighborhood cleanup information can vary by address.
Check timing and holiday delay
Supercans should be out by 6:00 AM. If there was a City holiday, collection may be delayed one day and continue through Friday.
Check the service stream
Trash is DPW. Recycling is CVWMA. Bulk and brush is DPW. Leaf collection has separate seasonal rules. Calling the wrong program delays your answer.
Submit through RVA311
Call 3-1-1 inside the City, call 804-646-7000 from outside city limits, or submit a request through RVA311.com or the RVA311 mobile app.
Need help from the City? RVA311 routes non-emergency requests to the correct department and lets residents track requests.
Open RVA311Richmond Waste Video Guide — Official Video Check
No official relevant embeddable video was found from the City of Richmond Department of Public Works, CVWMA, or an official waste authority page at the time of writing. Because no verified official video was found, this article does not embed a random YouTube or creator video.
Best for: Richmond residents should rely on the official written DPW, RVA311 and CVWMA links below for pickup dates, holiday changes, recycling weeks, bulk and brush rules, supercan timing, transfer station hours and service alerts.
If the City or CVWMA later publishes or directly links an official trash, recycling, bulk, leaf or RVA311 video, it should be added here using the official embed URL only.
Richmond Trash Pickup Phone Numbers, Official Links, Address and Map
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| RVA311 | 3-1-1 / 804-646-7000 | Trash service requests, missed pickup, bulk issues, general City routing. |
| Public Works | 804-646-6430 | DPW questions, bulk/brush payment details, Public Works customer care. |
| Solid Waste Division | 804-646-1798 | Supercan serial number and solid waste questions. |
| CVWMA | 804-340-0900 | Recycling day, holiday recycling schedule and recycling program questions. |
| Public Works Address | 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 | DPW office / City Hall service routing. |
Richmond Public Works / City Hall Map
Official Richmond Waste Links
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Internal Links for Holiday, Bulk and Nearby Collection Help
These related trash-pickup.org guides help residents compare pickup rules, holiday delays, bulk scheduling and recycling systems in other cities. They also keep similar service-intent pages connected for users and indexing.
Richmond Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Richmond, CVWMA or RVA311. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate trash collection, recycling pickup, supercan replacement, bulk and brush service, leaf collection, transfer stations or RVA311.
Trash collection timing, supercan rules, holiday delay guidance, CVWMA recycling routing, bulk and brush rules, leaf collection notes, drop-off locations and official contact details were checked against official City of Richmond and CVWMA resources as of May 2026. Schedules, routes, fees, hours, accepted items and service alerts can change. Always verify through Richmond DPW, RVA311 and CVWMA before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Richmond — Trash Collection
- City of Richmond — Refuse Holiday Schedule Update
- City of Richmond — Bulk and Brush
- City of Richmond — Leaf Collection
- City of Richmond — Neighborhood Clean-Up Program
- City of Richmond — About RVA311
- CVWMA — City of Richmond Recycling
- CVWMA — Recycling Collection Schedule Lookup
- CVWMA — What to Recycle
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