Junk Removal in Norfolk

• Regular household trash in Norfolk is typically collected once a week in city-issued carts; bags should be tied and carts placed at the curb or designated collection point by early morning on pickup day, with lids fully closed.
• Residents can usually place bulk items like furniture, mattresses, and non-freon appliances at the curb no earlier than the afternoon or evening before their scheduled bulk pickup, and they should be out by around 7 a.m. on collection day so crews can see them on their route.
• Bulk pickup often has a volume limit, commonly around 8–10 cubic yards per collection (roughly a pile about the size of a small car, around 6 ft wide × 15 ft long × 3 ft high); larger piles may require multiple pickups or special arrangements with a private hauler.
• There is an important distinction between regular trash (bagged household waste), recyclables (clean paper, cardboard, certain plastics, and metals), bulk items (large household goods that don’t fit in the cart), and construction & demolition debris (drywall, lumber, roofing, concrete), which is typically not accepted in normal bulk pickup and often must be taken to a disposal facility or handled by a junk removal or roll-off dumpster service.
• Items like tires, electronics, paint, chemicals, and other hazardous materials are usually restricted from curbside trash and bulk collection; these often need special drop-off or event-based disposal and should never be placed in regular carts or mixed with junk piles.
• When setting out bulk items, residents should place them close to the curb but not in the street, and keep sidewalks, driveways, fire hydrants, and storm drains clear so collection trucks can safely access the materials without blocking pedestrians or causing flooding issues.
• In many Norfolk neighborhoods and apartment communities, property managers may set additional rules about where and when items can be placed out, so it’s wise to check both city guidelines and any HOA or complex rules before scheduling a junk pickup.

Because local ordinances and collection schedules can change, always confirm the latest trash, recycling, and bulk pickup rules on the official city sanitation website or through the city’s customer service line.