Posted September 25, 2025

~ Residents urged to follow sector schedules and use RVA311 to schedule vacuum service ~

RICHMOND, VA – The Department of Public Works will begin its Annual Leaf Collection Program on Monday, October 6, offering residents convenient and environmentally responsible ways to manage seasonal yard waste.  Leaf removal is vital to the health of the city’s right of way and stormwater infrastructure. The city provides residents with the following four options for leaf collection:

Bagged Collection Option 

• Starting October 6
• Up to 6 bags collected on normal trash day (place bags near supercan)
• Biodegradable bags preferred 

Unlimited Bag Collection Option 

During November & December [by sector/trash collection]

The city into four sectors for bagged leaf collection, based on trash collection schedules. During the designated period, residents can place an unlimited number of bags (at the curb) for collection.  Biodegradable bags are preferred. 

• Sector 1: Wednesday trash collection
  
  • Bagged leaves will be picked up between 11/07 and 11/15
• Sector 2: Thursday trash collection
  
  • Bagged leaves will be picked up between 11/21 and 11/29
• Sector 3: Monday trash collection
  
  • Bagged leaves will be picked up between 12/05 and 12/13
• Sector 4: Tuesday trash collection
  
  • Bagged leaves will be picked up between 12/19 and 12/27

Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Options

Residents can drop off loose leaves or put them in biodegradable bags at the following locations:

• East Richmond Road Convenience Center located at 3800 East Richmond Road, or
• The Maury Street Leaf Drop-Off located at 2900 Maury Street
• Note: The Transfer station located at 3506 North Hopkins Road only acceptsbagged leaves.

Additionally, residents can compost or mulch leaves. 

• Compost bins are available for $41.50. If interested in purchasing a bin, email askpublicworks@rva.gov or call 804-646-8325 for information.
• Available Monday, November 3
• Cost: $30 fee per request (payment due prior to service)
• Scheduling: Go to www.RVA311.com or call 3-1-1
• Payment Options:
  
  • 1). COR Utility Account - $30 fee will be added to your utility bill, or
  • 2). Via Mail
    
    • Check or Money Order – payable to the City of Richmond
    • Mail payment to:
      
      • Attn: DPW Vacuum Leaf Collection Service
      • 900 East Broad Street, Room 704
      • Richmond, VA 23219
    • Note: a service request ID number is generated for requests made through the RVA311 system, please be sure to include that number on the check or money order

 Vacuum Service Option  

• Guidelines:
• Payment must be received before collection will be scheduled
• The leaves must be raked and ready for collection when the request is made
• Rake leaves to the curb or property line, but not into the street or gutters
• Remove sticks, stones or other objects that may damage equipment
• Leaves will not be collected from the alley
• What to Expect:
  
  • Once payment has been confirmed, the service will take place within 15 business days of the paid request, not including city holidays or inclement weather
  • Scheduled appointments for leaf collection cannot be accommodated
  • Vacuum service may be delayed during inclement weather
  • Note - if you have not received service within 15 business days of your request (not including city holidays) and there have been no significant weather events, please call 3-1-1)

For more information on leaf collection please visit www.rva.gov/public-works/leaf-collection or for assistance, call 3-1-1.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk, and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW operates and maintain Main Street Station; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.