Norfolk Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Norfolk residents on the city waste system receive up to twelve scheduled bulk waste collections per calendar year, limited to three cubic yards per collection. Requests must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior to your normal trash collection day using the MyNorfolk app, online portal, or by calling Norfolk Cares at 757-664-6510. Set scheduled items at the curb between 5:00 p.m. the evening before and 7:00 a.m. on pickup day. Non-commercial passenger tires are limited to four per collection day and twelve per year.
Norfolk bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Norfolk residents on the city waste system receive up to twelve scheduled bulk waste collections per calendar year, limited to three cubic yards per collection. Requests must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior to your normal trash collection day using the MyNorfolk app, online portal, or by calling Norfolk Cares at 757-664-6510. Set scheduled items at the curb between 5:00 p.m. the evening before and 7:00 a.m. on pickup day. Non-commercial passenger tires are limited to four per collection day and twelve per year. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 757-664-6510 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Norfolk
Follow the listed bulk rule: Norfolk residents on the city waste system receive up to twelve scheduled bulk waste collections per calendar year, limited to three cubic yards per collection. Requests must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior to your normal trash collection day using the MyNorfolk app, online portal, or by calling Norfolk Cares at 757-664-6510. Set scheduled items at the curb between 5:00 p.m. the evening before and 7:00 a.m. on pickup day. Non-commercial passenger tires are limited to four per collection day and twelve per year.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup. Read mattress bagging laws →
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Household appliances such as washers, dryers, and stoves must be free of trash and debris before collection. For cooling units with freon, verify handling instructions through MyNorfolk or the SPSA Transfer Station.
Norfolk Curbside Scavenging & Trash Picking Rules
Whether you want usable items salvaged before the compactor crushes them or you are looking for scrap metal, understand the local curbside legal boundaries in Norfolk.
Public Curb vs. City Cart Ownership
Under federal precedent, property discarded in public rights-of-way is legally abandoned. However, many municipal ordinances classify materials placed inside official city-owned recycling carts as city property. Removing materials from inside containers can trigger municipal pilfering fines.
Mark Usable Items with a "FREE" Sign
If you want scrap metal collectors or neighbors to haul away working appliances, lawnmowers, or furniture before bulk pickup day, tape a clear "FREE" sign to the item and place it directly on the curb line away from your private driveway.
Norfolk Area Landfills & Citizen Drop-Off Stations
When you have large renovation loads, dirt, concrete, or bulky waste exceeding curbside limits, self-haul directly to a verified transfer station or county landfill serving Norfolk city County.
📍 3136 Woodland Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
Regional transfer station operated by the Southeastern Public Service Authority, offering free residential drop-off for excess household trash, bulky items, electronics, and household hazardous waste.
📍 1 Bob Foeller Dr, Suffolk, VA 23434
Regional municipal solid waste sanitary landfill serving Norfolk and South Hampton Roads for commercial hauling, large construction projects, and oversized bulky debris.
All open truck beds and trailers must be secured with a tarp. Unsecured loads face an immediate $20 to $50 state fee at the scale.
Most facilities have a minimum entry fee ($25 to $45) covering up to 1,000 lbs, with prorated per-ton rates for heavier commercial debris.
To receive discounted residential gate rates, bring a valid state driver license and a current local municipal water or utility bill.
If your project exceeds city bulk limits, review our dumpster rental vs. bulk pickup cost comparison or read our construction debris weight guide.
Local disposal alternatives in Norfolk 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.
SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station
3136 Woodland Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
Regional transfer station operated by the Southeastern Public Service Authority, offering free residential drop-off for excess household trash, bulky items, electronics, and household hazardous waste.
SPSA Regional Landfill
1 Bob Foeller Dr, Suffolk, VA 23434
Regional municipal solid waste sanitary landfill serving Norfolk and South Hampton Roads for commercial hauling, large construction projects, and oversized bulky debris.
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 Norfolk Department of Public Works Division of Waste Management · municipal dpw
Phone: 757-664-6510
810 Union St, Suite 700Norfolk, VA 23510
These collection rules cover Zone City of Norfolk Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Norfolk, VA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place containers at the curb after 5:00 p.m. the night before collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day. Remove containers from the curb by 11:30 p.m. on your collection day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Norfolk Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Norfolk?
As of 2026-10-10: 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, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Norfolk Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Norfolk?
Norfolk residents on the city waste system receive up to twelve scheduled bulk waste collections per calendar year, limited to three cubic yards per collection. Requests must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior to your normal trash collection day using the MyNorfolk app, online portal, or by calling Norfolk Cares at 757-664-6510. Set scheduled items at the curb between 5:00 p.m. the evening before and 7:00 a.m. on pickup day. Non-commercial passenger tires are limited to four per collection day and twelve per year. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 757-664-6510 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Norfolk Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Norfolk?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes (flattened), Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, unwanted mail, and office paper, Plastic bottles and jugs, Aluminum cans, foil, and clean pie plates, Steel and tin food cans, Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, green), Waxed cardboard milk containers. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags and plastic trash bags (never bag recyclables), Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing materials, Plastic wrapping, film, and bubble wrap, Food scraps, liquids, and yard trimmings, Household hazardous chemicals and motor oil, Batteries, electronics, and cords. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Norfolk Curbside Collection Routes.