About CVWMA
About Us
The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, or CVWMA, is a public service authority that implements solid waste management and recycling programs on behalf of 13 local governments.
Who we are
Efficient and economical solutions since 1990
Since its formation in 1990, the CVWMA has endeavored to provide efficient and economical waste management and recycling solutions for its member jurisdictions. A board of directors made up of representatives from each member locality governs authority. An experienced staff coordinates daily operations, with recycling and trash services provided through the private sector.
The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority was created in December 1990 to assist member localities with meeting Virginia’s recycling requirement. The authority may contract for, and maintain, any garbage and refuse collection, transfer and disposal program or system within the cities, counties or town that are members of the CVWMA. This can include waste reduction, waste material recovery, recycling as mandated by law or otherwise, landfill operation, household hazardous waste management and disposal, and similar programs or systems.
To be the recognized leader in regionally sustainable waste management practices that protect the environment.
Strategic Plan 2022-2042
Five goals for the next 20 years
The CVWMA Board of Directors approved a strategic plan on June 17, 2022, to guide the authority through the next 20 years. Mission: Fostering regional collaboration to provide planning, resources and education in order to reduce, reuse, recycle and manage solid waste for our 13 jurisdictions.
Goal 1: Increase the recycling rate to 80%, while exploring and implementing alternative options to landfilling non-recyclable waste.
Objectives
- 1.1 Engage in waste reduction and reuse strategies.
- 1.2 Increase recycling of existing and new commodities.
- 1.3 Explore innovative technologies as alternatives to landfilling for non-recyclable waste that contribute to a circular economy.
Goal 2: Ensure positive customer service by providing 24/7 access to customer service.
Objectives
- 2.1 Improve overall customer experience.
- 2.2 Increase resolution time.
- 2.3 Implement multi-faceted communication system, balancing human interaction with more immediate digital resolutions.
Goal 3: Provide and expand educational services based on the Sustainable Materials Management Hierarchy to meet the needs of schools, local governments and citizens in all localities.
Objectives
- 3.1 Build a comprehensive education and outreach strategy around SMMH.
- 3.2 Improve the CVWMA.com user experience.
- 3.3 Increase CVWMA’s brand awareness.
Goal 4: Increase access to recycling services to multi-family units.
Objectives
- 4.1 Ensure recycling infrastructure is planned for, and recycling is provided, in all new development.
- 4.2 Increase convenience access to recycling in existing multi-family complexes.
Goal 5: Spur regional economic development opportunities to support the Sustainable Materials Management Hierarchy through education and research.
Objectives
- 5.1 Education state/local economic development officials on sustainable materials management hierarchy.
- 5.2 Learn from economic development authorities their expectations and processes, and research economic development opportunities.
- 5.3 Help identify needs and strategies to attract business that supports the SMMH.
Staff
Our team
Call 804-340-0900 or email CustomerService@cvwma.com for service needs.
Board of Directors
Appointed by the localities we serve
Members of the CVWMA Board of Directors are appointed by the locality they represent. The number of board members per locality is determined by the population of each locality as specified in the CVWMA bylaws. Meetings of the Board of Directors are held monthly.
Cary Drane, Chair
Chesterfield County
Jordan Stewart, Vice Chair
New Kent County
John Mitchell, Treasurer
Henrico County
Randy Hardman, Secretary
Hanover County
Elizabeth Hall, Director
City of Richmond
Robert L. Dunn, Past Chair
Chesterfield County
Stephen Chidsey
Town of Ashland
Clay Bowles
Chesterfield County
Doug Smith
City of Colonial Heights
Don Leftwich
Goochland County
Jeff Stoneman
Hanover County
Marcia E. Kelley
Henrico County
Marilee Tretina
Henrico County
Monique Robertson
City of Hopewell
Bob Powers
Powhatan County
Scott Enos
Prince George County
Joshua Mathews-Ailsworth
City of Richmond
Robert McMillen
City of Richmond
Governance
Transparency and accountability
Board meetings
Meetings of the Board of Directors are held monthly — agendas, minutes and the meetings archive.
Meetings
CVWMA Data Center
Monthly program statistics, regional recycling rate, procurement opportunities, solid waste management plan and financial reporting.
Data Center
Employment Opportunities
The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority is a small but mighty operation.
Careers
Customer service
Questions about your service?
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, 2100 W. Laburnum Ave., Suite 105, Richmond, VA 23227 · 804-340-0900