Newport News requires residents to store city-issued garbage carts at the side or rear of their property at all times except collection day. Carts may be placed at the curb after 3 PM the day before pickup and must be retrieved by midnight on collection day.
Chapter 19 (Solid Waste, Litter and Recycling) of the Newport News Code of Ordinances governs container placement and storage. Residents must use the city-provided roll-out cart for all household garbage. When not at curbside for collection, carts must be stored at the side or rear of the residence — not in front yards or on public sidewalks. Carts may be set out at the curb no earlier than 3:00 PM the day before the scheduled collection and must be removed by midnight on the day of collection. All waste must be fully contained with the lid closed; overflowing carts are a code violation. Solid Waste Code Enforcement (757-933-2311) investigates complaints and issues notices of violation.
Violations of Chapter 19 solid waste storage and placement rules are Class 4 misdemeanors, punishable by fines of $10 to $250 per offense. Repeat violations may result in escalating enforcement action.
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