Lynchburg City Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

The city of Lynchburg provides trash and recycling collection services to residents across the city. This article provides an overview of Lynchburg’s waste collection schedule, services, policies, and who to contact regarding trash pickup.

Trash Collection Schedule

• Trash is collected once per week on your designated day.

• Recycling is collected every other week on your trash day.

To find your specific collection day, use the Collection Day Lookup and enter your address.

Key notes on the schedule:

• Collection starts at 7AM, so carts must be curbside by 7AM.

• Carts should be removed from curb by 7PM on collection day.

• No collection on major holidays – service delayed until Friday.

Trash and Recycling Services

The city provides roll carts for automated collection:

• Trash carts – 96 gallon capacity

• Recycling carts – 64 gallon capacity with blue lid

Carts can be requested through the Public Works Department.

Accepted recyclables include plastic, glass, paper, cardboard, and metal cans. Do not put trash in recycling.

Cart Placement Tips

Follow these guidelines for cart placement:

• Carts go at curb or alley edge by 7AM on collection day.

• Carts should be 3 feet apart and from other objects.

• Arrows point toward the street, handles face house.

• Do not overflow or overpack carts.

Holiday Schedule Changes

Trash collection is delayed until Friday for these major holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Independence Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

View the Holiday Schedule for exact impacted dates.

Bulk Item Disposal

Large items like furniture can be disposed of through the city’s Brush and Bulk Collection program by appointment.

Other options:

• Donate usable furniture, appliances, etc.

• Self-haul to the Region 2000 landfill

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Do not place hazardous waste like chemicals, batteries, pesticides, or electronics in your regular trash. Safely dispose of these at:

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days
• Permanent Drop-off Locations
• Special Collections

See Hazardous Waste Disposal options.

Yard Waste and Food Scraps

• Yard waste can be bundled or bagged for collection on trash day.

• Food scraps can be backyard composted or placed in the green trash cart.

Key Department Contacts

The Public Works Department manages trash and recycling collection. Contact them for:

• Schedule look-up
• Missed collections
• Cart requests or repairs
• Special trash disposal

Public Works Department

Phone: 434-455-5861

Email: [email protected]

Address: 1700 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501

City Ordinances

Lynchburg has city codes covering trash policies like:

• Rules for cart placement
• Limits on trash bag size/weight
• No scavenging from waste containers
• Proper handling of hazardous waste

Learn more in the City Code. Fines can be issued for violations.

Conclusion

The city of Lynchburg provides weekly curbside collection of trash, recycling, and yard waste to all households. Use the online tools to look up your designated collection day and contact Public Works with any issues. Make sure to follow the proper guidelines for cart placement and waste disposal. Check the city website for the most current information on trash and recycling programs, schedules, and policies.