Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean and healthy community. For Chesapeake residents, understanding the intricacies of trash pickup, especially during holidays, ensures smooth and reliable waste collection throughout the year. The City of Chesapeake’s Waste Management Division provides comprehensive services to over 72,000 residences, collecting more than 100,000 tons of refuse annually.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Chesapeake
The city offers weekly trash collection services, with special considerations during holidays to ensure residents continue to receive essential waste management support.
Residential Trash Collection
Chesapeake provides weekly refuse collection for residential areas. Residents can rely on consistent service, with collections occurring once every week for over 72,000 households. The collected waste is transported to either the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) transfer location on Greenbrier Parkway or the regional Refuse Derived Fuel Facility in Portsmouth.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Holiday schedules can significantly impact waste collection. In 2025, several holidays will affect the regular trash pickup routine:
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Juneteenth (Thursday, June 19)
- No waste collection
- Thursday’s collection moves to Friday, June 20
- Friday’s collection moves to Saturday, June 21
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Independence Day (Friday, July 4)
- No waste collection
- Friday’s collection moves to Saturday, July 5
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Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 27)
- No waste collection
- Thursday’s collection moves to Friday, November 28
- Friday’s collection moves to Saturday, November 29
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Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25)
- No waste collection
- Thursday’s collection moves to Friday, December 26
- Friday’s collection moves to Saturday, December 27
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents can request bulk waste collection through multiple channels:
- Call the Customer Contact Center at 757-382-CITY
- Submit requests online
- Use the Chesapeake Service Request app
Important bulk waste guidelines:
- Submit requests no later than the weekday before normal collection day
- Place items at the curb no earlier than three days before collection
- Each residence gets 12 bulk collections per year
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste has specific collection requirements:
- Use 35-gallon clear plastic bags
- Include only grass clippings and leaves
- Bags with dirt, soil, rocks, or mulch will not be collected
- Large yard waste (limbs and branches) requires a collection request
How to Find or Request Services
Residents can access waste management services through:
- Phone: 757-382-CITY (2489)
- Online service requests
- Chesapeake Service Request mobile app
- City of Chesapeake website
Christmas Tree Disposal
Special guidelines for Christmas tree disposal:
- Place trees at the curb on normal pickup day
- Remove all decorations
- No special bulk pickup request needed
- Trees collected by grapple or rear loader trucks
Chesapeake’s Waste Management Division ensures reliable, efficient trash collection for residents. By understanding holiday schedules, bulk waste guidelines, and available service channels, residents can contribute to a clean and well-maintained community.
For the most up-to-date information, always check the official City of Chesapeake website or contact the Customer Contact Center.
FAQ
Why is my trash not being picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
Is trash pick up on Christmas Day in Virginia Beach?Solid waste and recycling collection will not be provided Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2025. Residents who would normally receive City trash and recycling services on Wednesdays will instead receive service on the Monday prior to each holiday, Dec.
Is MLK Day a federal holiday for garbage pickup?Why Isn’t There Trash Pickup on MLK Day? Since MLK Day is a federal holiday, federal offices, including courts, post offices, Social Security offices, and others, will also be closed.
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/1071/Holiday-Trash-Collection-Schedule
At times, holidays may change the garbage collection schedule, but often, collections will take place as scheduled even when City offices are closed.
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/1068/Waste-Management-Division
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