Virginia Beach Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Black trash carts should be placed curbside between 5 p.m. the day prior to your scheduled collection day and 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Return carts from the curb by the end of your collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Black trash carts should be placed curbside between 5 p.m. the day prior to your scheduled collection day and 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Return carts from the curb by the end of your collection day. |
| Recycling | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulky and large items too big for the black trash cart may be collected curbside by appointment. Requests must be scheduled at least three business days prior to your collection day online via VB311 or by calling 757-385-4650. | Up to 6 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Yard debris is collected on regular collection days. Tree limbs must be cut to 4 feet or shorter and tied in bundles weighing under 50 pounds. Grass clippings and leaves must be bagged in clear plastic bags (up to 25 bags per week). |
Trash container requirements
- Use the official city-issued black automated collection cart
- All household trash must be bagged before placing it in the cart to prevent litter
- The cart lid must be completely closed; overflowing carts will not be serviced
- Keep at least 3 feet of clear space between the cart and all obstacles including mailboxes, cars, and utility poles
- Do not place carts underneath low-hanging tree branches or utility wires
Virginia Beach recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Office paper, newspapers, magazines, phonebooks, junk mail, and paper bags (flattened)
- Corrugated cardboard and chipboard cereal/cracker boxes (unwaxed, clean, dry, and flattened)
- Plastic bottles and jugs with a neck or spout (empty and clean, #1 through #7)
- Milk, juice, soup, and broth cartons (empty, no plastic straws)
- Glass bottles and jars (food and beverage containers, rinsed clean)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film wrap (never bag recyclables; keep all items loose in the cart)
- Rechargeable batteries (Lithium-Ion, Ni-Cd) and rechargeable electronics
- Propane tanks and fuel canisters
- Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, plates, or packing peanuts)
- Household garbage, yard debris, automotive components, and hazardous liquids
Virginia Beach bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky and large items too big for the black trash cart may be collected curbside by appointment. Requests must be scheduled at least three business days prior to your collection day online via VB311 or by calling 757-385-4650. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 6 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 757-385-4650 |
Virginia Beach 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: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Virginia Beach, 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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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 Virginia Beach Department of Public Works (Waste Management Division) · municipal dpw
Phone: 757-385-4650
3024 Holland RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23453
These collection rules cover Zone City of Virginia Beach Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Virginia Beach, VA?
Listed trash collection days are Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Black trash carts should be placed curbside between 5 p.m. the day prior to your scheduled collection day and 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Return carts from the curb by the end of your collection day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Virginia Beach Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Virginia Beach?
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: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Virginia Beach Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Virginia Beach?
Bulky and large items too big for the black trash cart may be collected curbside by appointment. Requests must be scheduled at least three business days prior to your collection day online via VB311 or by calling 757-385-4650. The listed limit is 6 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 757-385-4650 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Virginia Beach Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Virginia Beach?
The listed accepted materials are Office paper, newspapers, magazines, phonebooks, junk mail, and paper bags (flattened), Corrugated cardboard and chipboard cereal/cracker boxes (unwaxed, clean, dry, and flattened), Plastic bottles and jugs with a neck or spout (empty and clean, #1 through #7), Milk, juice, soup, and broth cartons (empty, no plastic straws), Glass bottles and jars (food and beverage containers, rinsed clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film wrap (never bag recyclables; keep all items loose in the cart), Rechargeable batteries (Lithium-Ion, Ni-Cd) and rechargeable electronics, Propane tanks and fuel canisters, Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, plates, or packing peanuts), Household garbage, yard debris, automotive components, and hazardous liquids. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Virginia Beach Curbside Service Area.