Newport News, VA Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)

Leaves and grass clippings may be placed in authorized trash containers for collection at such times and locations as otherwise provided in this article. Whenever space within the authorized trash container allows, bagged vegetative waste or small, crushable bulk waste shall be placed in the authorized container. If the total number of bags of leaves, small branches and sticks does not exceed three (3) bags, they shall be placed in the authorized containers so long as the lids stay closed.(b)If leaves and grass clippings cannot be physically placed in authorized trash containers, leaves and grass clippings shall be placed in transparent plastic bags and set out for collection by the city at such times and locations as otherwise provided in this article for authorized containers. Transparent plastic bags must be grouped at curbside adjacent to and separated from other residential solid waste placed at curbside for collection. Leaves and grass clippings placed in non-transparent plastic bags or other types of unauthorized containers will not be collected.(c)During such times of the year that are set aside for loose leaf collection, residents may place loose leaves at curbside for collection by the city, however no other waste or litter may be commingled with the loose leaves. (Ord. No. 6443-07, § 1)