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Newport News, VA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

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Verified 1 month ago|Source: Newport News City Code Ch. 19 — Solid Waste, Litter and Recycling →

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Key Facts

Collection frequency: Biweekly (bulk and brush alternate)
Maximum per collection: 6 cubic yards combined
Set-out window: After 3 PM day before; by 7 AM day-of
Contractor debris: Prohibited at curbside

Summary

Newport News provides free curbside bulk waste collection biweekly under Chapter 19 of the City Code. Residents may set out up to 6 cubic yards of combined bulk and vegetative waste. Service is limited to occupied single-family households; contractor debris is prohibited.

Full Breakdown

Newport News City Code Chapter 19 (Solid Waste, Litter and Recycling) governs bulk waste collection. Bulk waste and brush/vegetative debris are collected biweekly on the resident's assigned day, on alternating weeks (bulk one week, brush the next). Residents must place materials curbside no earlier than 3 PM the day before collection and no later than 7 AM on collection day. The combined total of bulk and vegetative waste may not exceed 6 cubic yards per collection. Bulk and vegetative waste must be kept in separate piles. Prohibited items include concrete, bricks, drywall, automotive parts, and contractor-generated debris. A Recovery Operations Center (ROC) accepts additional materials by appointment. Violations are Class 4 misdemeanors.

Violations & Fines

Violations of Chapter 19 are Class 4 misdemeanors: fines range from $10 to $250. Common violations include exceeding the 6 cubic yard limit or placing prohibited contractor waste curbside.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put contractor or tree-service debris at the curb for bulk pickup?

No. Chapter 19 prohibits contractor-generated debris, including waste from hired tree removal services. Only debris from resident-performed work is accepted; materials must be no longer than 6 feet and no wider than 6 inches for tree limbs.

What if I have more than 6 cubic yards of bulk waste?

You may take excess materials to the Newport News Recovery Operations Center (ROC) or schedule a second collection for a future biweekly cycle. Exceeding 6 cubic yards at curbside is a Chapter 19 violation.

How do I find my bulk waste collection day?

Call the city at 757-933-2311 or use the Collection Schedule and Calendar tool on nnva.gov. Your collection day is the same weekday as your regular garbage pickup.

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Newport News, VA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

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