Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. The Town of Culpeper provides comprehensive trash collection services that ensure residents have a reliable and convenient way to dispose of their household waste. Understanding the local trash pick up system helps homeowners stay compliant and contribute to the town’s cleanliness and environmental efforts.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Culpeper
The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department offers weekly trash collection for both residents and businesses. Each household is provided with a standard 95-gallon trash cart to facilitate efficient waste removal.
Residential Trash Collection
Cart Services
- Standard allocation: One 95-gallon trash cart per residence
- Monthly sanitation equipment replacement fee: $2.50
- Additional carts available for purchase at $65 each
- Maximum of four carts per residence
- Additional cart fee: $2.50 per month per cart
Collection Requirements
- Place carts at the curb or alleyway the night before collection
- Carts must be positioned with wheels facing the curb
- Lid should open towards the street
- Remove carts within 24 hours after collection
- Do not block mailboxes or driveways
Business Trash Collection
Business Cart Allocation
- Up to four trash carts per business
- Monthly tipping fee: $15.00 per cart
- Monthly sanitation equipment replacement fee: $2.50 per cart
- Total monthly cost for one cart: $17.50
Acceptable Receptacles
Only trash contained in the official 95-gallon carts supplied or purchased from the Town will be collected. Residents and businesses must use these specific containers for waste disposal.
How to Find Your Collection Day
Residents can determine their trash pick up day through two methods:
- Culpeper Town Trash Map
- Interactive Webmap (enter address to verify public utility services)
Holiday and Weather Considerations
Collection Interruptions
- Holiday weeks may delay collection by one day
- Inclement weather cancellations announced on:
- WCVA AM 1490
- WJMA FM 103.1
Announcement Channels
- Local radio stations
- Local newspapers
- Culpeper Media Network
- Town website
- Municipal Building postings
Missed Collection Policy
Reasons for missed collection include:
- Special holiday schedules
- Unaccepted items in trash carts
Contact Information
Trash Services
Public Works Department
Phone: (540) 825-0285
Billing Inquiries
Town Treasurer’s Office
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (540) 829-8220
The Town of Culpeper provides a structured, efficient trash pick up service designed to meet the needs of residents and businesses. By following the guidelines and staying informed about collection schedules, community members can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
https://www.culpeperva.gov/government/finance_and_treasurer/trash_services.php
Residents get one 95-gallon cart for $2.50/month. Businesses get up to 4 carts for $15/cart plus $2.50/cart. Only town-provided carts are collected.
https://www.culpeperva.gov/government/public_services/public_works/collection_schedule/index.php
Trash Services: The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department provides trash collection for residents and businesses once per week.