Inclement Weather Policy

Winter brings cold weather that may disrupt curbside recycling collection or trash collection.  Service impacted by winter weather may begin late on the day affected,  may be postponed to the next regular collection day or may be cancelled altogether.  

Icy roads and heavy snow are causes for alterations in collection as CVWMA and the contractors, Tidewater Fibre Corporation and Allied Waste, will not jeopardize lives or property (yours and ours) to collect recyclables or trash. 

If central Virginia receives snow and ice, call the Recycling Hotline (340-0900) or Trash Collection Hotline (425-0500) for information.  Customer service representatives or a recorded message will provide directions for residents.  

You may also turn to your local media for information regarding curbside service.  CVWMA alerts area television and radio stations to alterations in service.  Information may be posted on the stations' websites or scrolling across the bottom of the television screen. 
WTVR-6   WRIC-TV8   WRVA   WWBT-12

In most cases, service will begin late on the scheduled day or be postponed to the next day (Friday collections will be made on Saturday). However, extremely adverse conditions may cause service to be cancelled.  

When service cannot be postponed and must be cancelled, residents are encouraged to keep recyclables until the next scheduled collection or take the materials to a CVWMA recycling drop-off center.  Locations are listed here.  Trash should be held until the next week's collection.