Norfolk, VA Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Norfolk.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapMonday Route - Ocean View / Willoughby
Neighborhoods:
- •Ocean View
- •East Ocean View
- •West Ocean View
- •Willoughby
- •Willoughby Spit
- •Cottage Toll
- •Bayview
- •Chesterfield Heights
- •Belvedere
- •Broad Creek
- •Titustown
Tuesday Route - Ghent / West Ghent
Neighborhoods:
- •Ghent
- •West Ghent
- •Riverview
- •Coleman Place
- •Stockley Gardens
- •Fairmont Park
- •Larchmont
- •Edgewater
- •Algonquin Park
- •Lafayette
- •Chelsea
Wednesday Route - Colonial Place / Park Place
Neighborhoods:
- •Colonial Place
- •Park Place
- •Suburban Park
- •Winona
- •Poplar Halls
- •Lafayette Shores
- •North Colley
- •Glenwood Park
- •Riverview Annex
- •Sherwood Forest
- •Lafayette Winona
Thursday Route - Berkley / Campostella
Neighborhoods:
- •Berkley
- •Campostella
- •Campostella Heights
- •Liberty Park
- •Merrimack
- •Southside
- •Ballentine Place
- •Bowling Green
- •Inglenook
- •Fairmount Park (Berkley)
- •Huntersville
Friday Route - Lambert's Point / Calvert Square
Neighborhoods:
- •Lambert's Point
- •Calvert Square
- •Lamberts Point
- •Jefferson Park
- •Grandy Village
- •Norview
- •Ingleside
- •Cottage Heights
- •West Kensington
- •Norview Gardens
- •Boulevard Gardens
Mixed Routes - Downtown / Wards Corner
Neighborhoods:
- •Downtown Norfolk
- •Central Business District
- •Freemason
- •Wards Corner
- •Northside
- •Azalea Gardens
- •Oakdale Farms
- •Denby Park
- •Norchester
- •Norfolk Highlands
- •Middle Towne Arch
Service Provider
municipalNorfolk Public Works - Division of Waste Management
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Large furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, desks, bookcases)
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters)
- •Carpets and rugs (rolled and tied)
- •Exercise equipment
- •Bicycles
- •Basketball goals
- •Small metal items
- •Wood furniture
- •Artificial Christmas trees
- •Cabinets and countertops (non-construction)
- •Doors and windows (glass must be taped/boxed)
- •Shelving units
- •Tires (limit 4 per collection day, 12 per year)
Not Accepted
- •Remodeling materials (carpet, doors, cabinets from construction projects)
- •Construction debris (concrete, rocks, bricks, lumber)
- •Vehicle parts
- •Paint cans (take to HHW facility)
- •Propane tanks
- •Hot ashes
- •Flammable liquids
- •Rechargeable batteries
- •Hazardous materials
- •Regular trash or bagged waste
- •Electronics (take to SPSA Transfer Station)
- •Yard waste (collected separately)
- •Business or commercial waste
Bulk item collection must be requested by 3:00 PM the day before your regular collection day. Requests can be submitted via MyNorfolk Mobile App (preferred), MyNorfolk online portal at www.mynorfolk.org, by phone at (757) 664-6510, or by email at healthyneighborhoods@norfolk.gov. Items should be placed at curb between 5:00 PM before collection and 7:00 AM on collection day. Tires are limited to 4 per collection day with a maximum of 12 per year. Glass doors and windows must be securely taped or boxed for safety.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Cardboard (flattened boxes)
- •Paper (office paper, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail)
- •Shredded paper (pieces larger than 2x2 inches)
- •Telephone books
- •Unwanted mail
- •Waxed cardboard milk containers
- •Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, green - all colors)
- •Aluminum cans and products (foil, pie plates)
- •Steel cans (food and beverage)
- •Plastic bottles (with necks)
- •Plastic jugs (#1 and #2)
- •Water bottles
- •Soda bottles
- •Milk jugs
- •Detergent bottles
Not Accepted
- •Household garbage and trash
- •Used pizza boxes
- •Napkins
- •Paper plates
- •Paper towels
- •Shredded paper (pieces smaller than 2x2 inches)
- •Pet food bags
- •Yard waste
- •Plastic bags and plastic film
- •Grocery bags
- •Bread bags
- •Batteries (take to HHW facility or retailer drop-off)
- •Styrofoam or foam containers
- •Packing peanuts
- •Plastic clamshells
- •Plastic takeout containers (butter tubs, yogurt cups)
- •Frozen dinner packaging
- •Plastic utensils
- •Straws
- •Propane tanks
- •Appliances
- •Electronics
- •Ceramics (plates, cups)
- •Light bulbs
- •Hazardous waste
- •Food waste
- •Textiles and clothing
- •Polystyrene foam containers
- •Soiled cardboard
Blue recycling carts are provided free to Norfolk residents. Households can request up to two recycling carts at no charge. Collection occurs every other week on your designated trash day. Place blue cart curbside between 5:00 PM the day before collection and 7:00 AM on collection day. Allow at least 6 feet of space between cart and obstacles like vehicles, mailboxes, and utility poles. Cart lids must close securely. Do NOT place recyclables in plastic bags - place items loose directly in your blue cart. Recyclables must be clean, dry, and empty. Flatten cardboard boxes. Remove lids from glass jars and bottles. Remove cart from curbside by end of collection day. To request a recycling cart, visit mynorfolk.org or call Norfolk Cares at (757) 664-6510. View your collection schedule at www.norfolk.gov/396/Collection-Schedule-Search or check the 2025 Curbside Recycling Calendar. All service issues must be reported within 24 hours following collection day. Use the Waste Wizard tool at www.norfolk.gov/wastewizard to check if specific items are recyclable.
Holiday Schedule
Norfolk observes the following holidays with collection schedule changes: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When a holiday falls on a regular collection day, collection may be delayed by one day. Residents should check the city's official 2025 Holiday Collection Schedule for specific dates and any collection day adjustments. Holiday schedule information is available at www.norfolk.gov/403/Holiday-Collection or by calling Norfolk Cares at (757) 664-6510. The SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station has different holiday hours - it is typically closed on major holidays but may have modified weekend hours. Always verify holiday schedules before placing items at curb or visiting facilities.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.norfolk.gov/371/Waste-Management
- https://www.norfolk.gov/2734/Trash-Recycling
- https://www.norfolk.gov/396/Collection-Schedule-Search
- https://www.norfolk.gov/395/Curbside-Recycling---Trash-Collection-Da
- https://www.norfolk.gov/404/Household-Hazardous-Waste
- https://www.norfolk.gov/399/Drop-Off-Recycling-Centers
- https://www.norfolk.gov/405/How-Do-I-Dispose-Of
- https://www.norfolk.gov/402/Yard-Waste-Recycling
- https://www.norfolk.gov/403/Holiday-Collection
- https://www.norfolk.gov/4579/Recycling
- https://www.norfolk.gov/4808/Recycling-Paper-Cardboard
- https://www.mynorfolk.org/
- https://www.spsava.gov/190/Norfolk
- https://www.norfolkva.gov/curbside_recycling/recycle_query_mobile.asp