City of Virginia Beach Waste Management Division

07/21/2026

Temporary Facilities Closures

The Landfill & Resource Recovery Center and West Neck Recycling Center are temporarily closed due to unsafe weather conditions.
Both facilities will reopen once lighting has cleared the area.

Please note that both locations may close with little to no notice when lightning is in the area or heavy rain creates unsafe conditions.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep everyone safe.

07/13/2026

☀️It's hot. We're starting early. 🚛

Due to the extreme heat, waste and recycling collections will begin at 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, through Friday, July 17.

🌙Set it out before you settle in!
Place trash and recycling carts, yard waste and scheduled bulky items at the curb the night before—or no later than 6 a.m. on your normal collection day.

Starting earlier helps our crews get more work done during the cooler morning hours while keeping services moving.

🔔Throughout the summer, we’ll continue to monitor weather conditions and adjust collection start times as needed.

07/10/2026

🔥 Watch what happens when a garbage truck has a hot load.

When a fire starts inside a collection truck, the driver has only one safe option: quickly unload the burning material in a designated area so Virginia Beach Fire Department crews can safely extinguish the fire. This protects the driver, helps reduce damage to the truck, and allows investigators to identify what caused the fire.
The reality is this: truck fires are happening far too often.
Many of these fires are preventable and are caused by items that should never be placed in a trash or recycling cart—especially lithium-ion batteries, rechargeable devices, and other hazardous materials.
Before you toss it, think twice. One small item can put our collection crews, firefighters, and community at risk.
The Virginia Beach Landfill & Resource Recovery Center accepts most items that don’t belong in your curbside cart. Help keep our crews safe by disposing of hazardous materials the right way.

07/04/2026

“For this you have every inducement of sympathy and interest. Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together; the independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint counsels, and joint efforts of common dangers, sufferings, and successes.” ~ George Washington, Farewell Address- 1796

Happy 250th Anniversary to these- United States of America!

07/02/2026

🗽Holiday Operating Schedule 🗽

🚛Waste and Recycling collection service remains unchanged for Friday, July 3. Please have your items at the curb before 6:00 a.m.

🚜The Landfill & Resource Recovery Center and the West Neck Recycling Center will be open on Friday, July 3. Both facilities will be closed on Saturday, July 4.

🏛️The Waste Management Administrative Office will be closed on Friday, July 3.

06/30/2026

‼️Waste Collections to Begin at 6:00 a.m. Due to Extreme Heat‼️

Due to forecasted high heat index values, the Waste Management Group will begin collections one hour earlier this week to help protect collection crews working in extreme temperatures.

Collection service will start at 6:00 a.m. Residents should place trash, recycling, yard waste, and any scheduled bulky items at the curb the evening before collection or no later than 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled collection day.

We appreciate your assistance as we take steps to protect the health and safety of our crews while continuing to provide reliable service.

06/27/2026

Waste and Recycling Collection Service remains unchanged for Friday, July 3.

Most City offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Some have varying schedules. Solid waste and recycling collection will occur Friday, July 3. View the full schedule: https://bit.ly/4lpragK

06/23/2026

⚠️Temporary Closure Notice⚠️

Due to inclement weather, the Landfill & Resource Recovery Center and West Neck Recycling Center are temporarily closed for the safety of our visitors and staff.

Facilities will reopen once weather conditions improve and it is safe to resume operations.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please continue to monitor our social media channels for updates.

06/17/2026

Juneteenth Operating Schedule

Normal Service: Trash and Recycling Collection will operate as scheduled on Friday, June 19. Please place carts and scheduled items at the curb before 7:00 a.m.

The Waste Management Office, West Neck Recycling Center, and Landfill and Resource Recovery Center will be closed Friday, June 19.

The West Neck Recycling Center and Landfill will reopen Saturday, June 20, at 7:00 a.m.

05/31/2026

“Your absence has gone through me like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color.” — W.S. Merwin

Today, like everyday, we remember the 12 lives lost in the Virginia Beach Municipal Center tragedy. Their absence continues to be felt throughout our City, woven into the hearts of coworkers, families, friends, and our community.

We honor their memory, their service, and the lasting impact they made on Virginia Beach. 💙