Newport News Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & ThursdaySet carts out Containers must be on the street adjoining your property by 7 AM on your day of collection. Containers may be set out after 3 PM the day before the scheduled collection, and it must be removed by midnight the day of collection.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & ThursdaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Containers must be on the street adjoining your property by 7 AM on your day of collection. Containers may be set out after 3 PM the day before the scheduled collection, and it must be removed by midnight the day of collection. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk waste is generally collected on the same week and day of the 64-gallon cart recycling collection. White goods and appliances require an advance phone appointment by calling 757-933-2311. | Up to 5 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | Year-round. All yard waste, logs, tree limbs and brush must be placed in a separate pile from other bulk waste items. Limbs and other woody waste must not exceed 6 inches in diameter and 6 feet in length. |
Trash container requirements
- All waste must be placed inside the official green city container
- Ideally, waste should be bagged and tied before being placed in the cart
- Lid must close securely to prevent spillage and litter
- Place container on the street in front of residence near the curb with handle facing away from the street
- Keep container away from parked cars, poles, mailboxes, and obstructions
Newport News recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Accepted items
- Aluminum and steel beverage and food cans (emptied and rinsed)
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars with lids attached (emptied and rinsed)
- Glass bottles and jars (emptied and rinsed)
- Paperboard food and pantry boxes (cereal boxes, snack boxes, file folders)
- Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened to 3 feet by 3 feet maximum)
- Paper, magazines, office paper, newspaper, junk mail, and paper bags
- Clean aluminum foil pans and pie baking tins
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film wrap
- Plastics other than bottles, jugs, and jars (toys, storage bins, furniture)
- Styrofoam packaging, cups, or peanuts
- Household paper such as tissues, paper towels, and paper plates
- Yard waste and grass clippings
- Clothing, shoes, fabric, leather, vinyl, or carpeting
- Wire or plastic clothes hangers
- Electronics, batteries, and appliances
- Window panes, ceramics, vases, and glassware
- Scrap metal, automotive pipes, and oil containers
Newport News bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk waste is generally collected on the same week and day of the 64-gallon cart recycling collection. White goods and appliances require an advance phone appointment by calling 757-933-2311. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 757-933-2311 |
Newport News holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Newport News, VA
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Wednesday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Newport News Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 757-933-2311
513 Oyster Point RoadNewport News, VA 23602
These collection rules cover Zone Newport News Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Newport News, VA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday. Set containers out Containers must be on the street adjoining your property by 7 AM on your day of collection. Containers may be set out after 3 PM the day before the scheduled collection, and it must be removed by midnight the day of collection.. These rules apply to Zone Newport News Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Newport News?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Newport News Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Newport News?
Bulk waste is generally collected on the same week and day of the 64-gallon cart recycling collection. White goods and appliances require an advance phone appointment by calling 757-933-2311. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 757-933-2311 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Newport News Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Newport News?
The listed accepted materials are Aluminum and steel beverage and food cans (emptied and rinsed), Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars with lids attached (emptied and rinsed), Glass bottles and jars (emptied and rinsed), Paperboard food and pantry boxes (cereal boxes, snack boxes, file folders), Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened to 3 feet by 3 feet maximum), Paper, magazines, office paper, newspaper, junk mail, and paper bags, Clean aluminum foil pans and pie baking tins. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film wrap, Plastics other than bottles, jugs, and jars (toys, storage bins, furniture), Styrofoam packaging, cups, or peanuts, Household paper such as tissues, paper towels, and paper plates, Yard waste and grass clippings, Clothing, shoes, fabric, leather, vinyl, or carpeting, Wire or plastic clothes hangers, Electronics, batteries, and appliances, Window panes, ceramics, vases, and glassware, Scrap metal, automotive pipes, and oil containers. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Newport News Curbside Collection Routes.