Junk Removal in Richmond

• Weekly household trash in Richmond is typically collected at the curb in approved carts or bags, and should be set out no earlier than the evening before collection and no later than early morning (around 7 a.m.) on pickup day.
• Recycling is usually collected on a separate schedule and should be kept loose in designated containers, with cardboard broken down and flattened; glass, metal cans, and plastic bottles should be rinsed and kept separate from regular trash and bulk items.
• Bulk items such as furniture, mattresses, and large household goods can often be placed at the curb by appointment or on designated bulk collection days, typically no earlier than 24 hours before pickup and by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day.
• Many Richmond-area bulk programs limit the amount set out per pickup, often to around 5–10 cubic yards (roughly a pile about the size of a small car or a stack 6 ft wide × 10–15 ft long × 3 ft high); larger piles may require multiple pickups or a special request.
• Construction and demolition debris (like drywall, lumber, roofing shingles, bricks, and concrete) is often not accepted in regular bulk pickup and usually must be taken to an approved disposal or recycling facility, or handled by a private junk removal or roll-off dumpster service.
• Residents are typically required to keep sidewalks, driveways, alleys, and storm drains clear by placing trash and bulk items close to the curb but not blocking pedestrian access, mailboxes, or parked cars.
• Hazardous materials such as paint, chemicals, automotive fluids, and certain electronics are usually not accepted in regular trash or bulk pickup and must be taken to special collection events or designated drop-off sites.

Because rules and schedules can change, Richmond residents should always confirm the latest trash, recycling, and bulk pickup guidelines on the official city or county sanitation website.