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Curbside Recycling

NO NEED TO SORT!
You can place all accepted recyclables in the same bin.
On Collection Day
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Place
your bin at the front curb, rain or shine, before 7:00 a.m.
on your collection day.
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If your
trash is collected on the same day, please separate your trash
container and recycling container by at least 5 feet so that
neither collection crew mistakes one for the other.
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Flatten, fold
or cut
cardboard boxes to size 2' x
3' or smaller and place them beside your bin.
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Be careful
not to cause litter! Please place light items like plastic
bottles and loose paper in the bottom of the bin under heavier
items like magazines and glass bottles so that nothing blows out of
your bin.
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Please do
not cover your bin when it rains.
 Extra Containers
Is your
bin overflowing? You can use paper grocery bags or any rigid
container, 40 gallons or less in size. We recommend sturdy
plastic totes and small trash cans like those pictured to the
right. They can be anything convenient to you, but NO LARGER THAN 40 gallons, please. They don't even have
to be green! Please remove any lids to
these containers before placing them at the curb.
Make sure everyone knows it's a recycling
container! Your family, friends and CVWMA collection
drivers will appreciate knowing you use this container for
recycling. Clearly mark your extra containers with these free
stickers from CVWMA.
Complete the online form or call 340-0900 to request your
free stickers.
Please do not place extra recyclables in plastic bags.
Return
plastic bags to most grocery stores (or better yet, ask for paper!)
Plastic bags are not recyclable in our program and cause equipment
failure at the processing facility.
Wheel
Kits
We Have
Wheels!
Wheels and handles that attach to CVWMA recycling bins are
available. The 4-wheel kits include a yellow rope and handle,
two axles, screws and washers. Assembly is required and you
will need to drill or punch holes into the bottom of the bin.
Each kit costs $7.50 when purchased in
person from our office or $11.50 if mailed. You may pay by
cash or check at our office, but please only send checks by mail.
Credit cards are not accepted. Our address is:
CVWMA
2100 W. Laburnum Ave., Suite 105
Richmond, VA 23227
Did you know?
CVWMA
recycling bins contain a minimum of 25% recycled plastic!
By purchasing bins made from recycled plastic, we are supporting
collection programs across the United States.
Buy Recycled!
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