Junk Removal in Virginia Beach

• Regular household trash in Virginia Beach is typically collected once a week from city-issued carts placed at the curb or alley, with carts set out no earlier than the evening before and by early morning (often 7 a.m.) on collection day.
• Bulk items such as furniture, mattresses, and non-appliance household junk are usually set at the curb on or before a scheduled bulk pickup day, typically no earlier than 24 hours before collection and by 7 a.m. the day of pickup; items should be placed at the edge of the street, not in the roadway.
• Many Virginia Beach bulk programs limit the amount of material per pickup, often around 6–10 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 arrangement with a private hauler.
• Residents should separate regular trash, recyclables, and bulk items: bagged household garbage goes in the trash cart, approved recyclables (like clean cardboard, paper, and certain plastics) go in the recycling cart, while large items such as sofas or box springs are placed separately for bulk collection.
• Construction and demolition debris (such as drywall, lumber, roofing shingles, tile, and concrete) is typically not accepted in regular bulk pickup and often must be taken to an approved disposal or recycling facility or handled by a private junk removal or roll-off dumpster service.
• Items should be placed so they do not block sidewalks, driveways, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or storm drains, and should be kept clear of parked cars, trees, and low-hanging wires so collection trucks can safely reach them.
• Hazardous materials like paint, chemicals, automotive fluids, and certain electronics often require special handling and are not accepted with regular trash or bulk items; residents should check for local drop-off events or designated facilities.

Because rules and schedules can change, always confirm the latest trash, recycling, and bulk pickup guidelines on the official Virginia Beach city sanitation website or solid waste department page.