Trash & Recycling

Bulk Waste Collection 

• Requests for bulk waste pickups must be made by 3 p.m. the day prior to collection. 
• Requests can be made using the MyNorfolk Mobile App (available for iOS and Android) or on the Citizen Services Portal - www.mynorfolk.org. 
• Requests can also be called in to the Norfolk Cares Center at (757) 664-6510 or via email at healthyneighborhoods@norfolk.gov.
• Click HERE to watch a video tutorial on how to request a bulk item pickup using the MyNorfolk App and online portal. 

Curbside Recycling Schedule

Collection occurs every other week on the same day as trash collection.

Review the Curbside Recycling / Trash Collection Schedule.

Garbage Collection

Review the following garbage collection tips:

• Cart lids should be closed
• Household trash, recycling, bulk waste, yard waste and tires are all collected at the curb
• Items may be taken to the curb beginning at 5 p.m. the day before collection and no later than 7 a.m. the day of collection
• Place carts six feet from vehicles, poles and other obstructions
• Place carts so that the bar faces the street and wheels face the residence
• Collection of non-commercial sized tires shall be limited to four (4) tires per collection day and twelve (12) tires per year.
• Yard waste is collected on the same day as regular trash collection

Trash Can

Request an additional trash can or trash can repair, this is a Citizen Services Portal request (Request Additional Waste Container/Container).

Waste Management

The City of Norfolk provides quality, comprehensive and environmentally sound waste management services.