West Virginia Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Key Facts

Statute: W. Va. Code 22C-4-10
Service Required: All households
Open Dumping: Prohibited statewide
Authority: Solid Waste Management Board

Full Breakdown

West Virginia Code Section 22C-4-10 establishes a statewide mandatory solid waste collection requirement, declaring that every person generating solid waste must dispose of it through an approved commercial collection service or by self-haul to a permitted facility. The Solid Waste Management Board oversees county and regional plans. The Department of Environmental Protection regulates landfills and transfer stations under Chapter 22 Article 15. Open dumping is prohibited under Code Section 22-15-10, applying uniformly throughout the state.

Violations & Penalties

Open dumping or failure to use approved disposal is a misdemeanor under W. Va. Code 22-15-15, punishable by fines from $100 to $25,000 per day plus cleanup costs and civil liability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must West Virginia residents subscribe to trash service?

Yes. W. Va. Code 22C-4-10 requires every generator of solid waste to use approved collection services or self-haul to permitted facilities. Counties enforce subscription compliance through approved haulers.

Can West Virginia cities exempt residents from trash collection?

No. The statewide mandatory disposal requirement preempts local exemptions. Localities may set rates and routing but cannot relieve residents of the duty to use approved disposal methods.

West Virginia Mandatory Solid Waste Collection Framework