Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community, and the City of Charlottesville provides residents with a comprehensive and flexible trash pick up system designed to meet diverse household needs. From individual trash stickers to annual decals, the city offers multiple options to ensure convenient and reliable waste disposal for its residents.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Charlottesville
Charlottesville provides trash collection services with varying frequencies depending on the area:
- Uptown area: Daily trash collection
- Downtown area: Twice daily trash collection
- Other residential areas: Once weekly on an assigned day
Residents can verify their specific collection schedule by consulting the Citywide Trash Collection Schedule Map available on the city’s website.
Residential Trash Collection Options
The city offers two primary methods for trash disposal:
1. Individual Trash Stickers
Residents can purchase individual trash stickers in two sizes:
- 13-gallon stickers: $1.05 each (maximum 25 lbs)
- 32-gallon stickers: $2.10 each (maximum 50 lbs)
2. Annual Trash Decals
Annual decals provide weekly collection for an entire fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) with multiple container size options:
| Container Size | Maximum Weight | Annual Price |
|---|---|---|
| 32-gallon | 50 lbs | $94.50 |
| 50-gallon | 75 lbs | $147.00 |
| 64-gallon | 100 lbs | $189.00 |
| 96-gallon | 150 lbs | $283.50 |
Recycling Services
The city encourages recycling through various programs. Residents can:
- Request recycling carts online
- Drop off recyclables at designated centers
- Participate in city-wide recycling initiatives
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
For items too large for standard trash containers, Charlottesville offers a structured large item disposal service:
- First pickup: $35
- Second pickup: $50
- Third and subsequent pickups: $100
Restrictions apply: Automotive parts, hazardous waste, and contractor spoils are not eligible.
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Leaf Collection
- Free curbside leaf collection begins in late October
- Details updated annually on the city’s Leaf Collection webpage
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
No trash collection on:
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
Services resume on the next working day, with the schedule adjusting accordingly.
How to Find or Request Services
Residents can:
- Purchase stickers/decals at the Treasurer’s Office
- Buy individual stickers at local grocery stores
- Arrange large item pickup online or by phone (434-970-3830)
- Transfer or replace decals at the Treasurer’s Office
Charlottesville’s trash pick up services offer flexible, user-friendly waste management solutions. By providing multiple collection options and clear guidelines, the city ensures efficient and convenient waste disposal for all residents.
https://www.charlottesville.gov/476/Trash
Trash collection is offered daily for customers located in the Uptown area and twice daily for the Downtown area. All other trash collection routes are offered
https://www.charlottesville.gov/572/Trash-Recycling-Leaf-Collection
To arrange for large item disposal, purchase a large item pickup at the Treasurer’s Office. The first pickup will cost $35, the second pickup will cost $50, and