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Virginia Beach, VA trash pickup schedule

Virginia Beach trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 453,737 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city and contracted haulers (by area or service): City of Virginia Beach Public Works Waste Management (trash, bulky, yard debris); recycling by a city-contracted vendor (not named on the city pages) City crews collect trash, bulky items and yard debris; curbside recycling is collected by a contracted vendor. Service is for residents who receive City-provided curbside services; billed as a $30.55/month Waste Collection & Disposal fee on the City Services Bill.8
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste weekly, on trash day356
Set outat the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day (city pages still say between 5 p.m. the day before and 7 a.m.; the Aug 24, 2026 news release moved collection start to 6 a.m.); remove carts by end of collection day12
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: vbconnect.virginiabeach.gov. App: VB Connect (address lookup + weekly text/email alerts)3
Holiday Election Day, Tue, Nov 3, 2026: No change. Collection unchanged; Waste Management offices, Landfill & West Neck Recycling Center closed7

Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Virginia Beach holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo general rule published; the city publishes a per-holiday table. For 2026 collection is unchanged on Juneteenth, July 3, Election Day, Veterans Day, Nov. 25, Nov. 27 and Dec. 24; Thanksgiving (Thursday) routes are collected Saturday Nov. 28, Christmas (Friday) routes Saturday Dec. 26, and New Year's Day (Friday) routes Saturday Jan. 2, 2027; Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day show 'NA' for collection. Waste Management offices are closed on all City holidays.7
Official noticepw.virginiabeach.gov7
Virginia Beach trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Changes; see details Collection Schedule column reads 'NA'; Landfill & West Neck closed7
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 No change Collection unchanged; Landfill & West Neck closed7
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 No change Observed Fri July 3: collection unchanged; Landfill & West Neck unchanged July 3, closed July 47
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Changes; see details Collection Schedule column reads 'NA'; Landfill & West Neck closed7
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 Changes; see details Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day: Collection Schedule column reads 'NA'; Landfill & West Neck closed7
Election Day Tue, Nov 3, 2026 No change Collection unchanged; Waste Management offices, Landfill & West Neck Recycling Center closed7
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No change Collection unchanged; Landfill & West Neck closed7
Day before Thanksgiving Wed, Nov 25, 2026 No change Collection unchanged; Landfill & West Neck close at 11 a.m.7
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Moved to Saturday Thursday routes collected Saturday Nov. 287
Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 27, 2026 No change Collection unchanged; Landfill & West Neck closed Nov. 27, open Nov. 287
Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24, 2026 No change Collection unchanged; Landfill & West Neck closed7
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Moved to Saturday Friday routes collected Saturday Dec. 267
Virginia Beach trash pickup on holidays, 2027
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Moved to Saturday Friday routes collected Saturday Jan. 2, 20277
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 18, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 15, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day Mon, May 31, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Waste Management Holiday Schedule Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Virginia Beach

How it worksScheduled pickup: request it ahead1
How to requestVB311 online (preferred), 757-385-4650, [email protected] or in person; at least three days before your weekly trash day (the Trash & Recycling landing page says two weeks)4
LimitsNot published by the city (official page)
Feesno separate charge listed; bulk pickup is a service covered by the $30.55/month Waste Collection & Disposal fee8
Not acceptedNot published by the city (official page)

Sources: Trash & Recycling, Bulky/Large Item Pickup, Waste Management Customer Service Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Virginia Beach

Pickupevery other week6
Typesingle-stream6
GlassNot published by the city (official page)
PlasticsNot published by the city (official page)

Accepted

Not published by the city (official page)

Not accepted

  • Rechargeable batteries (Lithium Ion, Ni-Cd)6
  • Rechargeable devices6
  • Propane tanks & fuel canisters6
  • Plastic bags and plastic film6
  • Household garbage6
  • Hazardous waste6
  • Polystyrene (Styrofoam)6
  • Appliances6
  • Electronics6
  • Automotive parts6
  • Ceramics, sheet glass/mirrors, ovenware6

Programs

  • Recycling drop-off at West Neck Recycling Center (2500 West Neck Road) and the Landfill & Resource Recovery Center6
  • Townhome residents with 18-gallon recycling bin service may put extra recyclables in paper bags next to the bin6

Sources: Curbside Recycling Information Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes5
Seasonweekly; no seasonal limit stated2
How oftenweekly, on trash day5
RulesLeaves/grass in clear plastic lawn bags, max 25 bags of max 25 lb each (bagged lawn debris may also go in the trash cart); one 4x4x4-ft pile of limbs per service week (limbs at least 4 ft long, max 6 in diameter; limbs under 3 ft and twigs may go in the trash cart); out by 7 a.m. per this page (6 a.m. per Aug 24, 2026 news), 3 ft from obstacles; private-contractor debris not collected; roll-off yard debris container rental $50 weekdays (Mon-Thu) / $150 weekends (Fri delivery, Mon collection), 13x7x5 ft5
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees2025-26 season: trees collected curbside as regular yard waste on normal collection day (no stand, tinsel, lights, ornaments) or taken to the Landfill & Resource Recovery Center for mulching; Jan. 10, 2026 Virginia Aquarium drop-off event. 2026-27 not yet published.13
Leaf collectionbagged leaves collected weekly with yard debris on trash day (clear plastic bags, max 25 bags of max 25 lb each); no separate leaf program published5

Sources: Curbside Services, Yard Debris Pick-up & Rental Containers, How to Properly Dispose of Holiday Items (city blog, Dec 3… Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Landfill & Resource Recovery Center

TypeLandfill
Run byThe city
Address1989 Jake Sears Road, Virginia Beach, VA · Map9
Hours7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday9
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itVirginia Beach residents only; proof of residency (VA driver's license with VB address, or photo ID + recent utility bill); residential vehicles only, trailers under 10 ft9

Household Hazardous Waste facility (Resource Recovery Center at the Landfill)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe city
Address1989 Jake Sears Road, Virginia Beach, VA · Map10
Hours7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday10
Feesfree; max 5 gallons liquid or 75 lb solid per visit10
Who can use itprimary residences of Virginia Beach residents10

West Neck Recycling Center

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address2500 West Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA (between Nimmo Parkway and North Landing Road) · Map6
Hours7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday6
FeesNot published by the city (official page)

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Curbside Recycling Information, Landfill & Resource Recovery Center, Household Hazardous Waste Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formvb311.virginiabeach.gov (VB311 'Report a Missed Pick-up'); also [email protected] or 757-385-4650 by noon the following business day1
Phone757-385-4650 (Waste Management Customer Service); 757-385-1980 (Landfill & Resource Recovery Center / HHW)8
311VB311: vb311.virginiabeach.gov ; (757) 385-3111; [email protected]1
Official websitepw.virginiabeach.gov1

Sources: Trash & Recycling, Waste Management Customer Service Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Virginia cities: Virginia trash pickup schedules.

Virginia Beach trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Virginia Beach?

Trash is collected weekly. Virginia Beach does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (vbconnect.virginiabeach.gov) or the VB Connect (address lookup + weekly text/email alerts) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Virginia Beach?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Thursday routes collected Saturday Nov. 28

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Virginia Beach?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Friday routes collected Saturday Dec. 26

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Virginia Beach?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Moved to Saturday: Friday routes collected Saturday Jan. 2, 2027

How do I get rid of bulky items in Virginia Beach?

Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. VB311 online (preferred), 757-385-4650, [email protected] or in person; at least three days before your weekly trash day (the Trash & Recycling landing page says two weeks) Fees: no separate charge listed; bulk pickup is a service covered by the $30.55/month Waste Collection & Disposal fee.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Virginia Beach?

Use the city’s online form (vb311.virginiabeach.gov) or call 757-385-4650 (Waste Management Customer Service); 757-385-1980 (Landfill & Resource Recovery Center / HHW).

Sources

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    Trash & RecyclingCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside ServicesCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trash CollectionCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Bulky/Large Item PickupCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Yard Debris Pick-up & Rental ContainersCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside Recycling InformationCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Waste Management Holiday ScheduleCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Waste Management Customer ServiceCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Landfill & Resource Recovery CenterCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Household Hazardous WasteCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Alternative Disposal OptionsCity · pw.virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Waste Management Continues 6 a.m. Collection Start (news, Aug 24, 2026)City · virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    How to Properly Dispose of Holiday Items (city blog, Dec 30, 2025)City · virginiabeach.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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