Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Waynesboro
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.
City-Issued 96-Gallon Cart Bin (Trash)
Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day. All trash must be bagged to prevent litter, lids must close completely, and carts must not exceed 200 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Paper products
- ✓Styrofoam packing peanuts
- ✓Sawdust
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Hardened latex paint (with lid off)
- ✓Bagged lawn debris and grass clippings
Drop-off Only Bin (Recycling)
Curbside recycling is not provided. Residents must transport sorted recyclables to the Waynesboro Recycling Public Convenience Center during operational hours.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics
- ✓Clean paper and cardboard
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food-soiled materials
- ✕Household garbage
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Small, bagged yard debris can be placed in your regular trash cart. Large brush, limbs, and tree waste require scheduling a paid 'Grindable' bulk collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged grass clippings
- ✓Bagged leaves
- ✓Shrub trimmings
- ✓Pine needles and cones
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By Request Only
Placement
Make sure items are not placed against fences, sheds, utility poles, or under utility wires to facilitate the grapple truck. Streets and sidewalks must remain unblocked.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and appliances
- ✓ Up to two tires per household
- ✓ Grindable brush and wood
- ✓ Bagged grass clippings (large volumes)
- ✓ One room limit of household carpeting
Not Accepted
- ✕ Stumps with large root systems
- ✕ Masonry products (concrete blocks, bricks)
- ✕ Asbestos products
- ✕ Hazardous materials (batteries, paint, pesticides)
- ✕ Loose trash or construction debris
Fees vary significantly between 'Level 1' and 'Level 2' load sizes. Charges are applied directly to the resident's utility account after the size is assessed at pickup.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday schedules typically result in collection shifting to the next operational day. Residents should reference the official Public Works Calendar Resource Page on the city website for exact service delays.
Yard Waste Exception
All yard waste follows the regular trash or bulk collection schedule; no separate holiday yard waste routes exist.
Missed pickups caused by holidays or severe inclement weather allow for one extra bag of refuse to be left next to the cart on the makeup day.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Protect the Plastic Carts from Fire
Never throw hot ashes, charcoal, or lit cigarettes in your city-issued cart. The carts are highly flammable and destroying one will result in immediate fines and replacement fees.
Seal Up Medical Sharps
Keep your medical needles and syringes out of loose trash. They must be safely sealed in hard plastic containers, such as an empty liquid laundry detergent bottle or milk jug, before tossing them in the garbage.
Separate Your Bulk Items
When scheduling a paid bulk pickup, separate your grindable yard brush from your non-grindable bulk items like appliances. Putting brush on top of old furniture will prevent the city from completing your request.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MaySpring yard cleanup generates lots of brush. Remember that limbs left out for paid grindable bulk pickup cannot exceed 5 feet long or 4 inches in diameter.
Fall
October - NovemberWhen tackling fall foliage, you can dispose of small amounts of bagged leaves directly in your normal trash cart, but do not stuff them loosely.
Winter
December - FebruaryIf severe winter weather delays collection routes, the city will temporarily accept extra bagged trash alongside your cart on your rescheduled makeup pickup day.
About Waynesboro Waste Management
Mandatory Municipal Trash Collection in Waynesboro
The City of Waynesboro provides weekly solid waste collection for all its residents via the Refuse Division. Operating with specialized city-issued 96-gallon roll-out carts, the program is billed directly to utility accounts on a bi-monthly basis. Residents must have their carts correctly positioned at the collection area by 6:00 a.m. to guarantee their household waste is picked up.
Major Changes to Bulk Waste Pickups
A significant policy shift occurred in Waynesboro on March 1, 2023, when the city completely eliminated free bulk pickups. Today, the Bulk Debris Collection Program operates on a fee-based tier system. When scheduling a bulk request, your load is classified as either 'Grindable Waste' (like yard brush) or 'Bulk Debris' (like old appliances) and is billed according to volume size (Level 1 or Level 2).
Drop-Off Recycling Initiatives
Waynesboro has transitioned away from curbside recycling to a centralized drop-off model that successfully diverts roughly 26% of local waste from landfills. Residents are encouraged to bring their plastics, cardboard, and metals to the Waynesboro Recycling Public Convenience Center on North Winchester Avenue, which operates six days a week for community accessibility.
Handling Extra Trash and Cart Regulations
City sanitation workers run a tight schedule, and carts exceeding the strict 200-pound weight limit will not be serviced. While the city graciously allows one occasional extra bagged item outside your cart, chronic overflow requires renting a second cart for an additional monthly fee. Additionally, because the standard issue carts are highly flammable, it is strictly prohibited to dump hot ashes or lit materials into them.
Drop-off Facilities
Waynesboro Recycling Public Convenience Center
301 N Winchester Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Materials Accepted
Augusta County Regional Landfill
111 Landfill Rd, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if I have more trash than my 96-gallon cart can hold?
The city permits one occasional extra bag of trash to be placed alongside your cart on collection day. However, if you consistently overflow your bin, you will need to request a second roll-out cart by calling Customer Service, which costs an additional $22.00 per month.
Does Waynesboro offer free bulk trash collections?
No. As of March 1, 2023, the city eliminated all free bulk trash pickups. You must submit an online request form and pay a fee that varies based on the size of the load and whether the material is grindable (brush) or standard bulk (furniture).
Does Waynesboro still offer curbside recycling pickup?
No, the city does not collect recycling at the curb. Residents looking to recycle must take their sorted materials directly to the Waynesboro Recycling Public Convenience Center located at 301 N. Winchester Avenue, open Monday through Saturday.
How can I get rid of old paint in Waynesboro?
Hardened latex paint can be disposed of in your regular city-issued trash cart as long as you leave the lid off the can to prove it is dry. Liquid paint, along with herbicides, petroleum products, and pesticides, must be saved for a dedicated Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event.