Trash Collection Schedule

View trash collection areas and days of pick up:

Trash Collection Map

Trash Collection Requirements and Schedule:

View the Harrisonburg refuse collection map (collection zones)

  • Trash/garbage pickup and Recycling Convenience Center schedule changes during holidays: Holiday Schedule.
  • Public Works Toter trash carts are to be placed on the back of the curb on the property line by 7:00am on the collection day but not before 4:00pm on the day prior to pick up.
  • For the Downtown Central Business District, containers should be placed out for pick up no earlier than 6:00am but prior to 11:00am on the scheduled collection day.
  • Businesses and Residents are limited to the collection of trash contained in the Toter trash cart(s) provided by Public Works.  Some exceptions may apply, contact Public Works to learn more.  
  • Bundles: Maximum size = 4 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 2 feet high. Maximum weight = 75 pounds. The maximum limb diameter is 2 inches. Must be bounded or tied with a binder strong enough to permit handling.
  • If bags or containers fail during handling the property owner or occupant will assume clean up.  If you notice wear on the Toter trash cart that services your address contact Public Works at 540-434-5928 or PublicWorks@HarrisonburgVa.gov to request a repair.
  • Composting is a great way to keep organic materials out of refuse, which diverts waste from the landfill and also cuts down on the potential for "refuse juice" to spill on the street and enter the storm sewer system. Although the City does not provide curbside collection of compost, did you know that there is a public compost drop-off location in Harrisonburg? The Climate Action Alliance of the Valley collects compost near City Hall in parking lot at S. Liberty St. and Warren St. More information.
Trash Collection Fees

If you need to put out additional bags of trash next to your toter, refuse stickers will be sold at the Treasurer's office and Public Utilities for $1.00 each. After purchase, place refuse stickers on each additional bag of trash. 

Residential $24.00/month fee

  • 1 City provided Toter trash cart per week 
  • 10 units yard debris collected once every two weeks
  • 5 units bulk collection collected once every two weeks
  • Unlimited recycling ($11.00 is applied to the solid waste management fee). Recycling details for City residents may be found on the recycling webpage.

Residents can request a second 96-gallon Toter trash cart which is billed at an additional $10 per month for the servicing of the extra Toter trash cart.

 

Commercial Trash Collection

1 Unit/Day or 5 Units/Week $31.00 
2 Units/Day or 10 Units/Week $51.00
3 Units/Day or 15 Units/Week $71.00 
4 Units/Day or 20 Units/Week $91.00
5 Units/Day or 25 Units/Week $111.00 
6 Units/Day or 30 Units/Week $131.000 
7 Units/Day or 35 Units/Week $151.00
8 Units/Day or 40 Units/Week $171.00 
9 Units/Day or 45 Units/Week $191.00 
10 Units/Day or 50 Units/Week $211.00 
15 Units/Day or 75 Units/Week $231.00
20 Units/Day or 100 Units/Week $251.00
25 Units/Day or 125 Units/Week $271.00
30 Units/Day or 150 Units/Week $291.00
35 Units/Day or 175 Units/Week $311.00
40 Units/Day or 200 Units/Week $331.00 

($11.00 is applied to the Solid Waste Management Fee)


Solid Waste Management Fee

The City of Harrisonburg is required by the Commonwealth of Virginia to recycle at least 25% of total solid waste it receives annually.  Specifically, the Solid Waste Management fee helps subsidize the cost for the recycling program, including but not limited to handling and processing of the total solid waste generated, in order to achieve state and federal mandates. The recycling program has been and will continue to be subsidized with funds from all customers regardless of whether they choose to recycle or not. However, we do encourage all residents and businesses to recycle.

Please contact the Public Works Department at 540-434-5928 with questions.

 

Recycling for Businesses

Small businesses, that have city or private refuse collection, are still encouraged to source separate recyclables and bring them to the Recycling Convenience Center or Mobile Recycling Unit.

 

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