TRASH DISPOSAL OPTIONS
City of Charlottesville citizens have several different options for trash disposal. Citizens may choose to purchase individual trash stickers and pay for disposal on a bag by bag basis, or they may choose to purchase either a 32-gallon, 50-gallon, 64-gallon, or 96-gallon annual trash decal, good for trash pick-up on a weekly basis from July 1st through June 30th. For for information about trash disposal options, please click on the links below.
LARGE ITEM DISPOSAL
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The City of Charlottesville offers disposal of large furniture, appliances, tree limbs and other large or bulky items that cannot fit in a trash container. This service is available twice per year for residential customers receiving weekly curbside trash pickup. To arrange for large item disposal, purchase a large item disposal decal at the Treasurer's Office for $25.00 and call (434) 970-3830 to arrange a pickup date.
You may also purchase the disposal decal by mail. Please mail your completed application and applicable fee to the Treasurer's Office at the address on the form. Your decal will then be mailed to you and you may call (434) 970-3830 to arrange your pickup date.
Please note that automotive parts, hazardous waste and contractor spoils MAY NOT be disposed of through large item disposal pickups. For information on disposing of such items, please contact the Ivy Landfill at (434) 295-3306 or visit the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority's webpage.
FALL LEAF COLLECTION
In late October of each year, free leaf bags are available to City residents for use in leaf collection. Leaf bags may be obtained at the Public Works Administration Building on 4th Street NW or in the lobby of City Hall. They will also be delivered along refuse pick-up routes. More information about leaf collection may be obtained by calling (434) 970-3830.