Community Cleanup Program
OnlineHenrico resumes modified Community Cleanups in the Fall & Spring
Community Cleanups have concluded for Fall 2023 and will resume in the Spring of 2024
Residents of select neighborhoods will be notified by mail two weeks prior to their scheduled cleanup.
After a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, Henrico County’s Community Cleanup program has resumed with changes aimed at controlling costs and preventing improper dumping and other abuses.
Residents of the eligible areas will be notified through brochures mailed directly to their homes two weeks in advance of the event.
The community cleanup program has played an important role in maintaining healthy and vibrant neighborhoods for nearly 30 years. Modifications to this program were made to ensure that it operates sustainably. Residents are asked to be aware of the items that can and cannot be accepted to ensure a successful cleanup day.
The Community Cleanup program offers qualifying older neighborhoods a day of free curbside pickup of bulky waste, including mattresses, appliances, electronics, and small amounts of yard debris. As its popularity has grown, the program has been hampered by escalating costs and other challenges, such as dumping by contractors or individuals living outside an area scheduled for cleanup and residents leaving out items that do not meet the criteria for pickup. For these reasons, Henrico County does not publicize specific clean-up dates and location in advance.
Community Revitalization, which manages the program along with the Department of Public Utilities, has implemented the following program modifications:
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- Notifications: A brochure will be mailed directly to residents in eligible neighborhoods approximately two weeks in advance to inform them of their area’s cleanup date. Signs will no longer be posted in the neighborhoods scheduled for cleanup.
- Budget: Cleanups will be scheduled in the fall and spring and continue as funding is available during the fiscal year. Funding should enable 14 to 16 cleanups per year. With 62 qualifying areas across the county, each area is expected to receive one cleanup every three to four years.
- Neighborhood Eligibility: Neighborhoods are selected based on criteria that consider the age of homes and residents, participation in the county’s Real Estate Advantage Program (REAP), higher than average code violations for the area, and other factors.
- Acceptable/Unacceptable Items: All items for disposal may NOT be placed at the curb more than three days before the cleanup date. All items must be at the curb NO later than 7 am on cleanup day.
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Acceptable |
Unacceptable |
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Tree limbs – 4’ long, 4” diameter Max. |
Tree limbs – exceeding size limits, stumps, root balls, logs |
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Large Appliances – ovens, dishwashers, washers & dryers |
Yard Debris – leaves, pine tags, small twigs, etc. |
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Electronics – monitors & TV’s |
Household Garbage |
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Furniture & Mattresses |
Hazardous or Liquid Waste – propane, oil, gasoline, paint, pesticides |
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BBQ Grills – NO propane tanks |
Vehicle Batteries, Parts, Tires |
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Pile Size – 4’ tall, 4’ wide, 8’ long Max. |
Construction & Demolition Debris – including glass, mirrors, windows |
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Curb Side – NO MORE than three days before event |
Refrigerators, HVAC Equipment, Lawnmowers |
In partnership with an independent contractor, Henrico County also offers a bulky waste pickup service that is available to residents countywide upon request. The fee for this service is $67. REAP participants are eligible to have one free pick-up per year. To place an order or for further details, go online or call (804) 294-4443.
Contact/Questions:
Aubrey Cox 804-501-7628 or cox024@henrico.us
Will Teeples 804-501-7632 or tee02@henrico.us
Community Revitalization Specialists
Henrico County Department of Community Revitalization
