Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Christiansburg
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, based on your neighborhood quadrant and collection route.
Recycling
Collected every other week on the same weekday as your trash pickup
Yard Waste
Monthly brush collection scheduled by quadrant (must be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on the Monday of your scheduled week)
Set Out Time
By 8:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside solid waste and bi-weekly recycling services are bundled into a monthly fee billed directly on your town water and sewer utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Drop Box, In Person, Phone
Green Cart (96 or 48 gallon) Bin (Trash)
Carts must be at the curb by 8:00 a.m. Garbage must not exceed the contents of the cart; lids must close. Trash left on the ground will be ignored.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Bagged trash
Blue Cart (96 or 65 gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Place your blue recycling cart at the curb by 8:00 a.m. on your designated every-other-week collection day. All items must be loose inside the cart, not bagged.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (clean and dry)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Cardboard (broken down)
- ✓Paper, newspapers, and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass (varies by market, check local guidelines)
- ✕Aluminum foil and pie pans
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Brush must be less than 10 feet long and stacked neatly by 7:00 a.m. on the first Monday of your quadrant's week. Grass clippings, weeds, and root balls are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree limbs and pruned logs (for brush collection)
- ✓Loose leaves (November-December only)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By Request (Except during Spring/Fall Clean-Up)
Placement
Place items within 10 feet of the street pavement. Keep brush separate from other bulk materials and ensure loose materials are in containers not exceeding 32 gallons.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Household appliances
- ✓ Tree trimmings too large for standard brush collection
- ✓ Tires (limits and specific fees apply)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction lumber and materials
- ✕ Hazardous household waste
- ✕ Concrete and rocks
- ✕ Dead animals
The $25 base fee and any associated tipping charges will be added separately to your Christiansburg water and utility bill.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Solid waste and recycling collection that falls on a town-observed holiday will typically be collected the business day immediately after the holiday, with unique shifts around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Yard Waste Exception
Monthly brush collection will not take place on observed holidays and will simply resume on the following business day.
Residents are encouraged to download the annual Collection Calendar or sign up for Citizens Alerts, as holiday shifts are subject to change.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
Varies (Usually April)The highly anticipated Spring Clean-Up event allows residents to place large household bulk items and extra yard debris at the curb without paying the usual $25 truckload fee. Keep an eye on town announcements for exact dates.
Fall
November - DecemberLoose leaf vacuuming operates from November through December. Rake leaves to the property line but never into drainage ditches, sidewalks, or around utility meter boxes.
Winter
JanuaryChristmas tree recycling begins the first week of January and runs for two to three weeks. Set your bare tree at the curb on your normal garbage day, completely stripped of all lights, tinsel, and stands.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Cans and Bottles into Cash Around Christiansburg?
While Christiansburg doesn't have a specific local redemption center right in town for bottles and cans, Virginia as a whole has the Virginia Recycling Markets Program that can help you find places to sell your recyclables. For other scrap metal items, check out local yards like Christiansburg Metal, LLC. They're usually happy to take old appliances, scrap cars, and other metal bits off your hands and might even pay you a little for it!
Giving Your Good Stuff a Second Life in Christiansburg
Before tossing items that are still in good shape, think about donating! There are often great local spots that could use them. The New River Valley Community Services Thrift Store is a good bet for clothing, household goods, and furniture. You might also find local churches or community organizations that accept donations for their programs. It's a fantastic way to help others and keep perfectly usable things out of the landfill.
Keeping Our Christiansburg Neighborhoods Clean: What to Do
Got bulky items or wondering about illegal dumping? For large items not typically picked up with your regular trash, it's best to check with the Town of Christiansburg Public Works department. They can often tell you about special collection days or if you need to schedule a pickup. If you ever see illegal dumping happening, the best thing to do is report it to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Keeping our streets and natural areas clean is a team effort!
Drop-off Facilities
Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority (MRSWA)
555 Authority Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does trash collection cost in Christiansburg?
The town charges a flat $23 monthly fee for weekly garbage and every-other-week recycling services. This mandatory fee is automatically added to your local water and sewer utility bill. You can contact the Finance Department at 540-382-9519 for billing questions.
When should I put my carts out for collection?
Both your green garbage cart and blue recycling cart must be placed at the curb no later than 8:00 a.m. on your designated collection day, and they must be removed from the curbside by the end of that same day.
What happens if I have extra bags that don't fit in my cart?
The town strictly enforces a cart-only policy. Any refuse or recycling placed outside or on top of the provided green or blue carts will not be picked up by the automated collection trucks.
How do I get rid of an old mattress or sofa?
Unless it is during the designated free Spring or Fall Clean-Up weeks, you must call Public Works at 540-382-1151 to schedule a Special Pickup for a fee of $25 per truckload plus tipping charges, or you can self-haul the item to the MRSWA facility on Authority Drive.