Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Culpeper
Virginia curbside collection runs weekly from Monday through Friday. Your exact pickup day depends on your local county or city zoning schedule.
State Mandate
Virginia DEQ regulations strictly prohibit lead-acid batteries, motor oil, and whole waste tires in curbside bins.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
A monthly sanitation equipment fee is billed directly with your Town utility statement, and online e-check payments carry no transaction fees.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Budget Billing payment program available to level out utility costs; no specific low-income or senior discounts listed.
Town-Issued 95-Gallon Cart Bin (Trash)
Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. with the wheels against the curb and the lid opening facing the street. Multiple carts must be separated by at least 3 feet.
Accepted Items
- ✓Drained and wrapped wet garbage
- ✓Household rubbish
- ✓Small amounts of leaves (if inside cart)
Drop-Off Only Bin (Recycling)
No curbside collection. Residents must separate recyclables and drop them off at the Laurel Valley Recycling Center or Lignum Convenience Center.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastics grades 1 through 5
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Newspaper and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Rigid plastics (PVC, buckets)
- ✕Broken glass
- ✕Ceramics
Yard Waste Bin
Brush must be bound in bundles not exceeding 50 lbs, 4 feet in length, and 2 feet in diameter. Loose leaves are collected curbside only by vacuum trucks on scheduled days.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bundled brush and tree limbs
- ✓Bundled cardboard
- ✓Loose leaves (during vacuum season)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
No Curbside Bulk Service
Placement
Must be hauled directly to the Laurel Valley Solid Waste Transfer Station during their normal operating hours.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household appliances
- ✓ Automotive tires (fees apply)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Large tree stumps
- ✕ Explosives
- ✕ Poisons and acids
- ✕ Liquid paint
Residential general waste under 500 lbs is completely FREE (limited to one load per day). Loads over 500 lbs are charged at a rate of $79.00 per ton. Appliances containing freon incur a $10 fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
During holiday weeks, trash collection is typically delayed by one day depending on your normal scheduled pickup day.
Yard Waste Exception
Curbside brush and cardboard collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular refuse.
The Laurel Valley Solid Waste Transfer Station, where residents take bulk items, is entirely closed on major holidays, so plan your drop-offs accordingly.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
October - DecemberBags of leaves will not be picked up if placed beside your cart. You must either fit them into your 95-gallon cart or wait for the town's scheduled leaf vacuuming trucks, which collect loose leaves raked to the curbside.
Winter
December - FebruaryInclement weather and snow can cause trash collection cancellations. The Town will announce delays on local radio stations (WCVA AM 1490 and WJMA FM 103.1) as well as the Culpeper Media Network and town website.
Spring
March - MayAs you begin spring landscaping, remember that tree stumps, dirt, rocks, and large logs over 4 inches in diameter cannot be collected by the town and must be hauled to the transfer station.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Aluminum Cans into Cash Around Culpeper?
While Culpeper itself doesn't have a specific local buyback center listed for cash for recyclables like aluminum cans or glass bottles, Virginia does have a statewide program. This means you can often take your redeemable bottles and cans to larger recycling facilities or scrap metal yards a bit further out. Check with local scrap yards in the broader Culpeper area – sometimes they'll take clean aluminum. For the most part, though, focusing on your curbside recycling is the way to go here. If you find a special collection event for metals, that's a bonus!
Give Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Culpeper
Before you toss perfectly good items, think about donating them! In the Culpeper area, there are great places that would love your unwanted furniture, clothing, and household goods. Consider dropping off items at the local Salvation Army or Goodwill stores. You might also find that local churches or community outreach programs are always looking for donations to help families in need. It's a fantastic way to keep things out of the landfill and help a neighbor.
Keeping Our Culpeper Neighborhoods Clean: Illegal Dumping Tips
Let's all do our part to keep Culpeper beautiful. If you see someone dumping trash illegally, it’s important to report it. In Virginia, you can usually report illegal dumping to your local county or town government's solid waste or code enforcement department. They have specific procedures to handle these situations and keep our community clean and safe for everyone.
Drop-off Facilities
Laurel Valley Solid Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Center
14017 Laurel Valley Place, Culpeper, VA 22701
Materials Accepted
Lignum Convenience Center
Off Route 3, 2.4 miles east of Batna Road (Route 647), Culpeper County, VA
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Town of Culpeper provide recycling carts?
No, the town does not offer curbside recycling services or provide recycling carts. Residents are encouraged to take their sorted recyclables to the Culpeper County drop-off centers, such as the Laurel Valley Recycling Center or the Lignum Convenience Center.
What should I do if I have a large piece of furniture to throw away?
The town's garbage trucks will not pick up furniture, mattresses, or large appliances. You must haul these bulk items yourself to the Laurel Valley Solid Waste Transfer Station. For residential households, dropping off a load under 500 pounds is completely free once per day.
Can I leave extra bags of garbage next to my cart?
No, all household garbage must fit securely inside the 95-gallon cart provided by the town with the lid closed. The only items permitted outside the cart are properly bundled brush and broken-down, bundled cardboard boxes weighing under 50 pounds.
How do I request an additional trash cart?
If you consistently overflow your standard 95-gallon cart, you can request an additional one by calling the Town Treasurer's Office at 540-829-8220. There is an upfront purchase cost of $65 per cart, plus an additional $2.50 monthly sanitation equipment fee added to your bill.