Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. For Lynchburg residents, understanding the local trash pick up services ensures proper disposal, supports environmental sustainability, and keeps our neighborhoods looking their best.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Lynchburg
Lynchburg offers a comprehensive trash collection service designed to meet the needs of residential households. To find your specific pickup schedule, residents can use the city’s online address search tool, which provides precise collection day information for your neighborhood.
Residential Trash Collection
Trash Cart Services
The City of Lynchburg provides residents with two trash cart options:
- 32-gallon cart
- 64-gallon cart
Both cart sizes are available at the same monthly rate of $10, which is added to your water utility bill. Important guidelines for trash collection include:
- Use only approved City of Lynchburg trash carts
- Do not exceed maximum cart weight:
- 32-gallon cart: 100 pounds
- 64-gallon cart: 200 pounds
Proper Cart Placement
When setting out your trash cart:
- Face the cart towards the street
- Align with the arrow on the cart lid
- Place at the curb or road edge
- Maintain three feet of space between cart and bulk items
- Avoid blocking cart access with parked vehicles
Recycling Services
For residents with excess trash, Lynchburg offers several options:
- Purchase prepaid blue bags for additional trash
- Recycle at one of five city recycling centers
- Recycle newspaper, mixed paper, plastic containers, and cans
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
While specific bulk collection details require additional verification, residents can typically arrange for bulk item disposal through the city’s solid waste services.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Lynchburg maintains trash collection on most holidays, with exceptions for:
- New Year’s Day
- July 4th
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
On these four holidays, collection is typically moved to the following Friday. For other holidays, trash collection remains on the regular schedule.
How to Find or Request Services
Residents can:
- Call Citizens First Information Center: 434-856-2489
- Switch cart sizes
- Report damaged carts
- Inquire about collection schedules
Seasonal Services
Christmas Tree Collection
The city offers convenient Christmas tree disposal:
- Curbside collection during scheduled brush collection weeks
- Drop-off locations at:
- Miller Park
- Riverside Park
- Peaks View Park
Lynchburg’s trash pick up services provide residents with a systematic, user-friendly approach to waste management. By following guidelines and staying informed about collection schedules, residents contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
For the most up-to-date information, always contact the Citizens First Information Center or visit the official City of Lynchburg website.
FAQ
What holidays are trash pickup in Lynchburg City?Trash is collected on all holidays during the year except New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your regular trash collection day falls on one of the four holidays listed below, your trash will be collected on Friday of that week. (Dates subject to change).
Why was trash not 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 pickup on holidays in Montgomery County?HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: If your regular trash or recycle collection day falls on a holiday (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day) the collection will be made on the next regularly scheduled collection day.
https://www.lynchburgva.gov/634/Trash-Collection-Guidelines
Trash disposal costs $10 per month and is added to your monthly water utility bill. When you sign up for trash disposal service, the City will provide you with
https://www.lynchburgva.gov/524/Collection-Days-Holidays
Trash is collected on all holidays during the year except New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.