Waste Management has been cleared to resume collections on Tuesday, April 7.

City Waste Collections were suspended on Friday April 3, 2020 after a member of the Waste Collections Operation tested positive for COVID-19 so we could address the workplace safety concerns. The Department of Public Health has completed its trace investigation and has cleared the department to resume services.

Trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulky item services will operate on a one-day delay; Friday, April 3 customers receiving service on Tuesday, April 7. For example, Tuesday routes will be collected on Wednesday. Wednesday routes will be collected on Thursday. Thursday routes on Friday, and Friday routes on Saturday, April 11.

Recycling for April 3 customers was completed. Residents receiving recycling service for the week of April 7 will follow the above schedule for their recycling service.

Residents can continue to use the Virginia Beach Landfill and Resource Recovery Center, located at 1989 Jake Sears Road. Normal hours for the landfill are 7 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Also available is the SPSA Landstown Transfer Station, located at 1825 Concert Drive. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – noon.

Public Works Waste Management has temporarily discontinued walk-in service. Additionally, phone service will be limited, and delays can be expected. For faster service, customers are encouraged to contact us through email at wastemgt@vbgov.com or the SeeClickFix phone app.