Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities, and the City of Newport News provides comprehensive solid waste services to ensure residents can easily dispose of their household and bulk waste. Understanding the local trash pickup system helps residents stay compliant and contribute to a cleaner urban environment.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Newport News
The City of Newport News offers a structured waste collection system with designated days for different types of waste. Household trash is collected weekly, while bulk waste and recyclables follow a biweekly schedule.
Residential Trash Collection
Residents use green trash carts collected weekly on a designated day. To determine your specific collection day, residents can:
- Call 757-933-2311
- Reference the city’s Garbage/Bulk/Recycling Collection Schedule
Bulk Waste Services
Bulk waste collection occurs biweekly and includes:
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Residential remodeling debris (with proper permits)
- Household appliances (“white goods”)
Collection Guidelines
- Bulk waste must be set out after 3 PM the day before collection
- Must be at the curb by 7 AM on collection day
- Maximum allowable volume: 6 cubic yards per collection
What Can Be Collected
Acceptable bulk items include:
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Residential remodeling materials
- Household appliances
- Yard waste (in separate piles)
What Cannot Be Collected
Prohibited items:
- Propane tanks
- Oil drums
- Tree stumps
- Tires
- Automobile parts
- Commercial waste
- Paint or liquid items
- Styrofoam
- Debris from vacant properties
Yard Waste and Seasonal Services
Yard waste requirements:
- Must be placed in a separate pile
- Tree limbs must be cut to 6 feet or less
- Grass clippings in clear bags
- Taken to city’s compost facility
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During city-observed holidays, collections are postponed until the day after the holiday.
How to Request Services
To schedule bulk or white goods collection:
- Call 757-933-2311
- Limited to first 28 callers
- Typical collection every Wednesday
Additional Drop-off Options
Residents can take up to 6 additional cubic yards to the Recovery Operations Center:
- Location: 520 Atkinson Blvd, Newport News
- Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The City of Newport News provides comprehensive waste management services designed to keep the community clean, sustainable, and environmentally responsible. By following collection guidelines, residents can ensure efficient trash pickup and contribute to a cleaner city.
For specific questions or to report missed collections, contact Solid Waste at 757-933-2311.
FAQ
What is considered bulk pick up?What’s considered bulky trash? Accepted materials vary by location, but common bulky, large or heavy items include: Mattress & Box Springs. Bed Frames.
What are bulky items considered?Bulky items are items too large to fit in your automated container or dumpster, such as old furniture, mattresses, and appliances.
How do I dispose of a mattress in Newport News?For items that cannot be reused or recycled, the City offers the Bulky Waste Collection Program. The Bulky Waste Collection Program is available to Newport residents receiving residential municipal collection services for curbside pickup of trash and recycling.
What is not considered bulk waste?Bulk waste DOES NOT include construction debris (including carpet), dead animals, hazardous waste, tires, lumber, fence, stable matter or car parts.
https://www.nnva.gov/717/Bulk-Waste-Program
To schedule a collection, please call 757-933-2311. A collection will typically occur every Wednesday, but this is limited to the first 28 callers.
https://www.nnva.gov/771/Solid-Waste-Collection-Schedule-Calendar
Bulk and brush debris are collected biweekly on the same day and week. Bulk and brush should be placed separately at the curb by residents where each is