FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2025

City Curbside Trash and Recycling Guidelines Reminder

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Public Works Department would like to remind community members who utilize City service for trash and/or recycling collection of container placement guidelines to minimize service disruptions and help promote accessibility across the City. Trash and Recycling containers need to be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 AM on your trash and recycling day to ensure collection occurs. Placement of containers by 7:00 AM guarantees collection on your assigned day, but not a specific time. 

Although collection trucks may generally service your area around specific periods of time, adjustments to the collection operation can occur which can alter the time of day. Containers need to be removed from the curb no more than 12 hours after they have been collected. Please do not place containers in locations that may cause accessibility concerns, such as on sidewalks, on or around curb ramps, or in bike lanes. Please reach out to the Public Service Division at 434-970-3830 or submit a MyCville request at https://www.charlottesville.gov/666/Service-Request if you have questions or service issues.

Media Contact
Jonathan Dean
Public Service Manager
Charlottesville Public Works
434-970-3900
deanjo@charlottesville.gov