Recycle that Junk this Weekend at Richmond Recycles

WHO: 

• The Department of Public Works
• The Clean City Commission, and
• The Department of Public Utilities

WHAT:

• Recycling and Disposal Event – More than Electronics!
• This free recycling event is available to city residents only – proof of residency is required – No business or commercial items will be accepted

WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: 1710 Robin Hood Road

Why:

• To keep recyclable and hazardous materials out of landfills, city waterways, streams and rivers.
• To provide residents with a convenient way to reduce waste.
• To promote environmental stewardship and support the city’s sustainability goals.

~ Items for Collection ~

Paper Document Shredding

• Up to five (5) boxes of documents
  • Be sure to remove all binders, staples, and clips

Electronics (various fees apply)

• Computer systems (hard drive or CPU) and accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and all phones
  • Televisions, computer monitors and printers
• Other used electronic equipment (almost anything with a plug – see the online list for clarification, use the link below)
• Get the list of fees and the full list of electronics to recycle
  • Go to www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission

Household Hazardous Waste Items (HHW)

• Oil-based Paint
• Bug spray, pesticides, rodent poison, and herbicides (Roundup, Weed B Gon etc.)
• Latex and water-based paints will not be collected. These items can be left in open paint cans until they have dried out and then put in with regular curbside trash pick-up. 

Information on recycling or the event, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission or email us at [email protected]

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