No trash pickup on City holidays; Friday recycling moves to Saturday
The city lists Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 as 2026 observed holidays. It has not posted a 2026 notice for trash that week. CVWMA lists Friday, Dec. 25 recycling as delayed until Saturday, Dec. 26, and Christmas Eve as a normal day.
The city's trash page says there is no pickup on City holidays and collection resumes the day after the holiday and continues through Friday. The city's 2026 observed holidays include Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25.
The city collects residential trash Monday through Thursday. Bulk and brush is a separate program. Curbside recycling is collected by the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA).
Phone: 804-646-6430. Find your own collection day: city lookup.
All Richmond holiday trash pickup information
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