Only recycle these items: Paper/Cardboard (Must be clean and dry. No shredded paper.) Glass Bottles and Jars. Cans: Tin, Aluminum and Steel. Plastic Bottles & Jugs (i.e., water, soda, detergent, shampoo) Cartons (i.e., milk, broth, juice)
Virginia has a robust recycling infrastructure that depends on participation from citizens, local government, environmental organizations and businesses to help the community and the environment.
Collection system types include drop-off containers, convenience centers and curbside collection programs. All sectors are important recycling contributors.
Recycling is picked up every two weeks. Use the finder tool to determine your collection week, then refer to the Recycling Calendar to confirm when to place your recycling can out. The Refuse Division coordinates a commingled, automated curbside recycling program with the Tidewater Fibre Corporation (TFC) Recycling.
Items that can go in your recycling bin aerosol cans, such as air fresheners and deodorants. aluminium foil and trays (please roll foil into a ball) cardboard, including boxes, food packaging and cards. metal food and drink cans.
Paint should be dried out before being disposed of. You can do this by mixing liquid paint with sawdust or soil, once the paint is dried you can put it in your black bin for collection.