CVWMA News

Following an office renovation in 2024 that left walls looking somewhat bare, CVWMA embarked on an project to add a little color to its space on West Laburnum Avenue. The authority was fortunate to partner with Richmond muralist Emily Herr of HerrSuite.

Recycling and trash collections through the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority will be delayed the week of Labor Day 2026. There will be no collections on Monday, Sept. 7. CVWMA offices will be closed. All collections will be delayed by one day.

Paper cups and cardboard pizza boxes are now accepted in the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority curbside and drop-off recycling programs. These materials can be recycled locally as long as some care is taken before they go in the recycling container.

The Central Virginia region recycled 655,076 tons, or 58.5%, of its solid waste in 2025, according to a wide-ranging analysis by the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority. Yard and wood waste, which is composted or chipped into mulch, was the top recycled material with 349,588 tons.

Beginning July 1, 2026, all restaurants and food vendors in Virginia must stop serving prepared foods in Expanded Polystyrene — or foam — containers and cups. Legislation passed in 2021 outlaws foam from Virginia restaurants and any establishment that provides prepared food for public consumption on or off its premises.

Recycling and trash collections through the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority will be delayed because of the Memorial Day holiday. There will be no collections on Monday, May 25, and CVWMA offices will be closed. Collections will be on a one-day delay the rest of the week.

The CVWMA Customer Service Team is constantly looking to improve the customer experience while balancing a large workload. The four-person department handles nearly 100,000 customer engagements each year — that’s everything from recycling cart requests and missed collection reports to questions about what can be recycled.

The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority is a small but mighty operation. Meet the newest employees rounding out our 12-member team!

Residential recycling and trash service through the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority will be delayed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. There will be no service on Thursday, Dec. 25, or Thursday, Jan. 1. Thursday and Friday collections will be delayed by one day both weeks.

One of the ultimate ways to “go green” at the holidays is to recycle a real Christmas tree. Many CVWMA member localities are offering this service at no charge to their residents.