Trash & Recycling in West Virginia (2026)
14 rules on the books across West Virginia, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Trash and recycling collection days, what time to put bins out, and rules about sorting materials for curbside pickup.
West Virginia: statewide
StatewideHeavy RestrictionsWest Virginia Code Chapter 22C Article 4 requires every household and business in the state to subscribe to or use…
Read full rule →Charleston
Some RestrictionsCharleston bars refuse and recycling haulers from collecting in or near residential districts between 9:00 p.m. and…
Read full rule →Kanawha County
Some RestrictionsKanawha County runs no countywide curbside trash service. West Virginia law requires every household to subscribe to a…
Read full rule →Bin Placement Rules
Where to position trash and recycling carts, when they may go to the curb and must come back, and the screening or enclosure rules for where bins live between pickups.
Bulk Item Disposal
How to dispose of large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses, including scheduled pickups and drop-off locations.
Charleston
Some RestrictionsCharleston picks up bulky waste, furniture, appliances, tires, e-waste, at the curb on your regular collection day, but…
Read full rule →Kanawha County
Some RestrictionsNo county bulk-item route serves unincorporated Kanawha County. Arrange large-item pickup through your hauler or haul…
Read full rule →Recycling Requirements
Mandatory recycling rules including which materials must be separated, contamination penalties, and composting requirements.
West Virginia: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsWest Virginia Code Chapter 22 Article 15A Section 18 establishes statewide recycling goals and authorizes the Recycling…
Read full rule →Charleston
Some RestrictionsCharleston residents must separate at least three recyclable materials from trash and set them out in a clear bag or…
Read full rule →Kanawha County
Some RestrictionsWest Virginia has no household recycling mandate for most residents, but state law requires its larger cities to run…
Read full rule →Illegal Dumping
Penalties and enforcement for dumping trash, debris, or hazardous materials on private or public property without authorization.
Yard Waste Collection
Rules for separating grass clippings, leaves, branches, and other yard waste from regular trash, including pickup days and bag/bin requirements.
Dumpster Rules
Permits and placement rules for residential or construction dumpsters, including how long they can stay and ROW obstruction limits.
Collection Schedule
Day-of-week pickup schedules by neighborhood, set-out and take-back time windows, and where to find your specific block's schedule.
Recycling Rules
Which items can and cannot go in residential single-stream recycling bins, contamination penalties, and rules for hazardous-waste drop-off.