City News

Posted on Aug 10, 2026

City hosting Recycling and Disposal Event for Richmond Residents on September 12

 

  • WHO: 
    • The Department of Public Works
    • The Clean City Commission, and 
    • The Department of Public Utilities
  • WHAT: 
    • Recycling and Disposal Event - More than Electronics! 
    • This free recycling event is available to city residents only – proof of residency is required - No business or commercial items will be accepted
  • WHEN:
    • Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where:
    • 1710 Robin Hood Road 
  • Why: 
    • To keep recyclable and hazardous materials out of landfills, city waterways, streams and rivers.
    • To provide residents with a convenient way to reduce waste.
    • To promote environmental stewardship and support the city’s sustainability goals. 

~ Items for Collection ~

Paper Document Shredding

  • Up to five (5) boxes of documents
    • Be sure to remove all binders, staples, and clips

Electronics (various fees apply)

  • Computer systems (hard drive or CPU) and accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and all phones
    • Televisions, computer monitors and printers
  • Other used electronic equipment (almost anything with a plug - see the online list for clarification, use the link below)
  • Get the list of fees and the full list of electronics to recycle

Household Hazardous Waste Items (HHW)

  • Oil-based Paint
  • Bug spray, pesticides, rodent poison, and herbicides (Roundup, Weed B Gon etc.)
  • Latex and water-based paints will not be collected. These items can be left in open paint cans until they have dried out and then put in with regular curbside trash pick-up. 

Information on recycling or the event, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X @DPW_RichmondVA or visit the Clean City Commission’s Instagram page @rvacleancitycommission

 

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