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Henrico County, VA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Collection frequency
Trash weekly; recycling biweekly
Find your day
CVWMA address lookup tool
Holiday shift
Weekday holiday delays one day
Bulk pickup
$43 per request
Set-out time
By 7 a.m. collection day

Summary

County trash service collects weekly on your assigned day; CVWMA handles recycling every other week. Look up your recycling day with CVWMA's address tool and set carts out by 7 a.m. A weekday holiday delays collection one day for the rest of the week.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Henrico County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

The bimonthly charge for county refuse collection is $36.00 per single-family residential unit, regardless of the number of supercans or privately purchased containers used at the residential unit.

Source: Henrico County Department of Public UtilitiesView official code

Full Breakdown

Henrico's subscription trash service ($18 per month) collects weekly, while CVWMA collects recycling every other week. Use the CVWMA online tool to find your recycling day; both carts must be at the curb by 7 a.m., arrows facing the street, within eight feet of the pavement. When a County holiday falls on a weekday, collection is delayed one day for the remainder of that week. Bulky waste (furniture, appliances, bagged leaves, brush) is collected within two weeks of ordering for a $43-per-request fee.

Violations & Fines

No monetary penalty specified; place carts at the curb by 7 a.m. with arrows facing the street, lid closed, within eight feet of the pavement and three feet from mailboxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is my trash pickup day in Henrico County?
Trash is collected weekly on your assigned day, and CVWMA collects recycling every other week; use the CVWMA online tool to find your recycling day. When a County holiday falls on a weekday, collection slides one day later for the rest of that week.
How do I schedule a bulky item pickup?
Henrico's bulky-waste service collects large items like furniture, appliances, bagged leaves, and brush for $43 per request, with pickup within two weeks of your order. Call (804) 501-4275 to arrange.
How often is recycling collected?
Every other week through CVWMA. Enter your address in CVWMA's lookup tool to see your recycling day, and have the cart out by 7 a.m.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Henrico County

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