Virginia Beach, Virginia resident guide
Virginia Beach trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Virginia Beach collects household trash weekly for eligible city-service customers. The city currently directs residents to have carts ready no later than 6 a.m.
Curbside recycling is collected every other week for eligible customers. VB Connect provides the address-specific calendar and reminders.
Need it gone before the city service?
Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
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How Virginia Beach service works
Submit a Bulky Item Collection Request through VB311 at least two weeks before the property's regular weekly trash day. Residents can also contact Waste Management at 757-385-4650 for eligibility or item questions.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
Virginia Beach collects eligible furniture, appliances, and other large household items by request for residents who receive city curbside waste service.
Submit a Bulky Item Collection Request through VB311 at least two weeks before the property's regular weekly trash day. Residents can also contact Waste Management at 757-385-4650 for eligibility or item questions.
The city encourages residents to combine multiple eligible items into one request instead of making repeated single-item requests. The confirmed request controls the collection date.
After confirmation, place items behind the curb line no earlier than 5 p.m. the evening before pickup or by the collection-day set-out time. Keep three feet from carts and fixed objects and clear of sidewalks, streets, wires, and low limbs.
Local detail that matters
What makes Virginia Beach service different
Virginia Beach bulk pickup is linked to the property's regular trash route, but it is not automatic. Submit the VB311 request early enough for the city to confirm the next eligible collection day.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Common household furniture, appliances, and other eligible bulky items from city-serviced residences after a confirmed request.
Not accepted
Carpet, cabinets, doors, sinks, toilets, concrete, rocks, paint, tires, vehicle parts, glass, propane tanks, hazardous materials, and contractor debris are outside ordinary bulk pickup.
Holiday collectionVirginia Beach holiday collection guidancePublished city guidance
Virginia Beach publishes an address-aware holiday schedule on its Trash & Recycling page.
TrashDayFinder does not fill this section with assumed federal-holiday dates. A specific delay or makeup date will appear after it is confirmed in published local guidance.
Common questions
Virginia Beach collection FAQ
How early should I request Virginia Beach bulk pickup?
The city currently asks residents to submit the request at least two weeks before the regular weekly trash day.
Can I put a Virginia Beach bulk pile out before confirmation?
Wait for the request confirmation. Then follow the city's placement window and keep the items clear of carts, utilities, sidewalks, and traffic.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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