City of Virginia Beach Waste Management Division

07/15/2020

Passing this information along to anyone that could benefit from it. Feel free to share with family, friends, and neighbors! Stay Safe Everyone!

Need supplies or resources? A distribution will be held on SATURDAY, JULY 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Grace Bible Church, 6401 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA. This is open to anyone who needs help! This is a drive-through event, but walk-ups are welcome.
*COVID19 testing will not be available.

Grace Bible Church is working with the United Way of South Hampton Roads and other partners to provide:
- Groceries and water
- Children’s activities
- Face masks
- Toiletries
- Diapers
- Toilet paper

07/14/2020

Mesmerizing Photos of People Lying in a Week’s Worth of Their Trash

Every week, our Waste Management crews collect trash from 123,000 homes in Virginia Beach and we are here to tell you that you all generate an incredible amount of trash! For the month of June, you all generated 12,387 tons! The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash a day. That's 31 pounds a week for one person. A family of four will generate 126 pounds a week. Photographer, Gregg Segal, wanted to see what that looked like. His project titled "7 Days of Garbage" provides a visual for our waste tossing habits and allows us to rethink what we buy and what we toss.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/behold/2014/07/08/gregg_segal_photographs_people_with_a_week_s_worth_of_their_trash_in_his.html

The United States has a trash problem. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American produces more than 4 pounds of garba ...

07/10/2020

Due to the potential risk of fire at our yard waste facility, the Landfill and Resource Recovery Center is restricting trailers from bringing in yard waste. Trailers 10 feet and smaller will be permitted entry. Any trailer that is over 10 feet or has a dump bed will be turned away and not allowed access.

07/09/2020

If your recycling cart is sad about being stood up today- please let it know that it is not alone. The following areas will be serviced tomorrow morning. If the weather turns bad- please bring your cart in and place it back to the curb by 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. There is no need to contact our office unless it is Friday afternoon and your cart remains to be serviced. Thank you!

Chimney Hill
Country Place
Green Run 2
Oaks Springs
Timberlake Th
Timberlake 2
The Lakes
Oaks Springs Th
Green Run 3
Oak Springs
Windsor Woods
Larkspur
Fairways
Kempsville Greens

07/07/2020

From our friends over in Public Utilities: The City Services Bill Pandemic Relief Program is now live! This program provides financial assistance to qualifying residential customers who are experiencing financial hardship due to the impacts of COVID-19. Program details, requirements, and the online application can be found at www.vbgov.com/CSPandemicRelief.

Our City Services Bill Pandemic Relief Program is now live! This program provides financial assistance to qualifying residential customers who are experiencing financial hardship due to the impacts of COVID-19. Program details, requirements, and the online application can be found at www.vbgov.com/CSPandemicRelief.

07/04/2020

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Independence Day weekend! Stay safe everyone!

07/04/2020

The Landfill and Resource Recovery Center is closed today, Saturday, July 4th. It will reopen as normal on Tuesday, July 7th.

07/04/2020

Recycling routes for Friday, July 3, were not completed today. If your blue cart was not collected please leave it at the curb. Our contractor will be finishing those routes first thing in the morning. Thank you.

07/03/2020

The Waste Management office is CLOSED today.

Collection is taking place as normal. Trash, yard debris, bulky and recycling are all being collected today.

07/02/2020

While most City offices will be closed, The Landfill and Resource Recovery Center will be OPEN on Friday, July 3rd.

The Landfill and Resource Recovery Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4.

06/30/2020

Independence Day will not impact collections but our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. The Landfill and Resource Recovery Center will be open on Friday and closed on Saturday, July 4th.

06/25/2020

Recycling routes for Thursday, June 25, were not completed today. If your blue cart was not collected please leave it at the curb. Our contractor will be finishing those routes first thing in the morning. Thank you.

06/25/2020

Kent County recycling center evacuated after someone tries to recycle live cannonball

Please note that Virginia Beach also does not accept live artillery ordinance at their recycling facilities. 😄

You can see the full list of what we do take here:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/public-works/pw-waste-management/Documents/Curbside%20Recycling/Recycling%20Guide.pdf

#yikes #recycleright

Police officers were dispatched to the Kent County recycling center when workers came across a 6-inch, 6-pound shot-put ball on the processing line.

06/24/2020

Provided as part of your Waste Collection service fee, Bulky Item Collection allows for residents to place large, bulky or items in bulk at the curb for collection on your normal trash day. With so many people taking advantage of the pandemic to clean their homes and yards, Waste Management has seen an increase in residents requesting the Bulky Item Collection service. With the increase in email and phone traffic that we are seeing make sure you follow these steps for the most efficient service.

06/23/2020

askhrgreen.org

Today is National Hydration Day (Who knew!?)

We encourage residents to rethink waste and use something reusable rather than single-use whenever you can.

Head over to askhrgreen.org, your source for all things clean and green in Hampton Roads, and like and comment on their post to win this FREE hydroflask so you can tap into tap water and ditch bottled water this summer.

It's giveaway time! 🥳

Today is National Hydration Day and we sure are thankful for our drink of choice...WATER! 💦 Water is the stuff of life. It flows from thousands of taps across Hampton Roads 24/7 thanks to the tireless work of our local water utilities. Can you imagine the heat of a Hampton Roads summer without it? 🥵🥵🥵

LIKE this post then COMMENT below with a meme or gif showing us how it feels to drink an ice cold glass of water on a hot summer day. Your comment will enter you into a drawing to win a FREE hydroflask so you can tap into tap water and ditch bottled water this summer.

#NationalHydrationDay #DrinkTap #TapOverBottledWater #Giveaway

06/18/2020

In observance of Juneteenth, the Waste Management office and Landfill and Resource Recovery Center will be closed on Friday, June 19.

Trash, yard waste and bulky Item scheduled for Friday will be collected on Saturday, June 20.

Recycling will be collected as scheduled on Friday, June 19.

06/17/2020

In observance of Juneteenth, the Waste Management office and Landfill and Resource Recovery Center will be closed on Friday, June 19.

Trash, yard waste and bulky Item scheduled for Friday will be collected on Saturday, June 20.

Recycling will be collected as scheduled on Friday, June 19.

06/15/2020

Waste & Recycling Workers Week

This week is Waste & Recycling Workers Week! Show some love and support for the women and men who keep your streets safe and clean from trash! Check out some ideas below. A simple "thank you" goes a long way.

Let the Week-Long Celebration Begin…Waste and Recycling Workers Week 2020 is Here! - All year, the men and women of the waste management industry are hard at work collecting, processing, filtering, and recycling over 250 million tons of garbage. They do this to keep our environment clean and our communities safe. The week of June 17th is our time to come together and collectively show our appreciation. Why ... Read more Let the Week-Long Celebration Begin…Waste and Recycling Workers Week 2020 is Here!

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06/12/2020

Recycling continues to operate on a delay. Please leave your blue cart at the curb if you are not serviced. TFC will be working over the weekend to finish routes.

06/10/2020

TFC Recycling is working to complete their routes but some areas shown below may not be serviced until tomorrow due to equipment breakdowns. Please leave your recycling cart at the curb if you haven't been serviced.

Burton Station
Diamond Lakes Estates
L&J Gardens
Diamond Springs Area
Amhurst
Aragona Village
Boulevard Manor
Charter Lakes
Haygood Square
Newsome Farm
Witchduck Landing
Pembroke Manor

06/09/2020

If you have bulky items that need collected please use our online form below to make your request:

https://vbforms.seamlessdocs.com/f/8aTYuq

Your order will be processed more efficiently than requests made by phone or email.

Due to unprecedented demands or our waste collection services times in excess of 15 minutes can be expected via phone and email response times may exceed 48 hours

06/05/2020

If you normally have recycling on Friday and it was not collected today please leave your blue cart at the curb to be serviced. Recycling will be collected tomorrow Saturday June 6 and Monday if needed. Thank you.

06/05/2020

The Recycling Drop-Off Site at the Municipal Center on W Neck Road will be closed this weekend due to it being at maximum capacity. It will re-open after being serviced on Monday.

Recycling can be brought to the The Landfill and Resource Recovery Center at 1989 Jake Sears Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 on Saturday from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Thank you.

06/05/2020

Beginning Saturday, June 6, the Landstown Transfer Station, located at 1825 Concert Drive, will resume its normal Saturday schedule of 8 a.m. to noon.

The SPSA Landstown Transfer Station had extended its hours, allowing Virginia Beach residents to dispose of household waste, bulky items, and yard debris while easing the demand on the Landfill and Resource Recovery Center.

The Virginia Beach Landfill and Resource Recovery Centers, located at 1985 Jake Sears Rd, is open Tuesday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for all Virginia Beach residents.

If you have any questions you may call (757) 385-4650, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or visit www.vbgov.com/wastemgt.

06/04/2020

Good afternoon,

TFC will not complete Thursday's recycling routes today. They will continue collecting this afternoon and on Friday morning. Please leave your blue carts at the curb

06/02/2020

Reel In and Recycle! 🎣♻️

Our local waterways are home to a variety of wildlife that count on us to keep their habitat sustainable. If you have unwanted line after fishing, store it safely and securely until it can be placed in a recycling bin. Fishing line recycling containers like these pictured at Rudee Loop are available at city parks with water access. ​Avoid casting near trees, utility lines and other areas where your line may get caught.​ Please help keep our waterways cleaner and safer for fish, birds and marine mammals! 🐟🦢🦦🦆🐬🐢

Reel In and Recycle! 🎣♻️

Our local waterways are home to a variety of wildlife that count on us to keep their habitat sustainable. If you have unwanted line after fishing, store it safely and securely until it can be placed in a recycling bin. Fishing line recycling containers like these pictured are available at city parks with water access. ​Avoid casting near trees, utility lines and other areas where your line may get caught.​ Please help keep our waterways cleaner and safer for fish, birds and marine mammals! 🐟🦢🦦🦆🐬🐢
#cleanwaterways #recycleyourline #vbparksrec @ Rudee Loop

05/30/2020

Virginia Beach City Government

LoveforVB

The City of Virginia Beach honors the 12 lives taken;
Remembers those who are healing;
And thanks all who have given us hope.
#vbstrong #loveforvb

05/28/2020

In observance of the VB Strong Remembrance Ceremony, the Public Works Waste Management office will be closed on Friday, May 29 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

All Waste Management collection services will continue to be provided as scheduled and the City of Virginia Beach Landfill and Resource Recovery Center will remain open for Virginia Beach residents.

Thank you.

05/28/2020

Virginia Beach City Government

Wherever you happen to be this Friday, please join us for a moment of silence at 4:06 p.m. in honor of the victims of last year’s municipal center tragedy. For the full program of remembrance activities, visit https://www.loveforvb.com

05/25/2020

Virginia Beach City Government

Remember and honor those lost in service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Due to the Coronavirus the Mayor’s Veterans Committee was unable to hold their annual Memorial Day Ceremony. In lieu of a ceremony, Mayor Dyer prepared a special message asking citizens to take time this Memorial Day to remember all the brave men and women, of the armed services, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Remember and Honor...

05/22/2020

Virginia Beach Waste Management picking up tons of trash during pandemic, working six days a week

Thanks for coming out for this story 13News Now - WVEC.

Virginia Beach Waste Management officials say each crew is provided with PPE and plenty of hand sanitizer. They are also spraying the trucks with disinfectant.

05/21/2020

TFC Recycling is continuing to experience staffing shortages and equipment breakdowns but are working hard to get all areas serviced. If your recycling cart has not been serviced, please leave it at the curb as they will continue running Thursday routes into Friday morning. Friday customers may experience similar delays with collections occurring on Saturday. Thank you!

05/21/2020

Carissa Hutchinson Photojournalist

Tune in this afternoon!

Coming up at 5pm and 6pm tonight Ali Weatherton 13News Now and I went behind the scenes today to see how trash is collected with the City of Virginia Beach Waste Management Division

05/20/2020

Virginia Beach City Government

L💙VE FOR VB.

We specially designed the Forget-Me-Not symbol as a tribute to those we lost and those who were injured on May 31, 2019. If you haven't seen the incredible version that the Park & Landscape Services team created on the side of Mount Trashmore, you should go see it. This video, also available at loveforvb.com, explains the meaning behind the design.

05/18/2020

With 1-2" rainfall expected through Wednesday night we ask that you keep yard debris, bulky items and carts out of the water flow line. Items should be in your yard or at least 2 feet away from the curb as to not block water flow to storm drains. Thank you!