Charlottesville Public Works wants city employees and trucks to provide curbside trash service beginning in spring 2028
City Council will be asked to indicate if they support staff’s desire to move ahead with $2 million to un-privatize trash service
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Usage of Ivy Creek Solid Waste and Recycling Center continues to surpass previous years
This week’s special collection is for furniture and the one for next week is appliances
Charlottesville City Council briefed on TJPDC regional solid waste plan
Charlottesville City Council talked trash on August 17, 2026, and there was no mention of any potential policy shifts during the discussion.
More people using Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling center
Tonnage is up 23 percent between June 2025 and June 2026
Charlottesville sets up way to report continued use of styrofoam
The ban was approved by the General Assembly in 2021 but full implementation was delayed to July 1, 2026
Charlottesville advises trash decal users to renew for FY2027
Annual decals expire on July 1
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Board approves $11.7 million budget for FY2027
Albemarle County pays a large portion to keep the authority in business
Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center can now safely take lithium batteries
There was also a sharp increase in volume at the transfer station in April
Daylight savings time brings extended hours at McIntire Recycling Center
The gates will remain open until 6:30 p.m. six days a week