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Newport News Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 5 items per collection. 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.

Newport News bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Newport News
Collection ruleBulk 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 pickup5 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeNot required under the listed rules.
Dispatch phone757-933-2311

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Newport News

Follow the listed bulk 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.

Special disposal mandates

Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.

Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Household appliances (white goods) like refrigerators, washing machines, or dryers require a scheduled appointment for collection by calling 757-933-2311. Pickups occur on Wednesdays.

Local disposal alternatives in Newport News city County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.

DPW & sanitation contact

City of Newport News Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division · municipal dpw

Phone: 757-933-2311

513 Oyster Point Road
Newport News, VA 23602
Visit Official Newport News Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at nnva.gov

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.