Colonial Heights, VA
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Home to the Violet Bank Museum and Swift Creek Mill, Colonial Heights residents are big recyclers! Colonial Heights residents are mighty in their enthusiasm for recycling! They hold an annual Fool for Art Festival that covers everything from science to games and they recycle every other week.
Recycling Perks, The Program
Colonial Heights is part of the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority so Colonial Heights residents can find much-needed waste and recycling information on the CVWMA-Colonial Heights page. Recycling in Colonial Heights is every other Friday. If you need a reminder emailed to you about recycling collection day, use the collection reminder tool found in your Recycling Perks My Account page.
Colonial Heights trash containers are red and recycling containers are green. The City has created a frequently asked questions pamphlet which you can view and download online by clicking here.
Recycling Perks welcomes Colonial Heights businesses to participate in the rewards program by offering a discount to local recyclers. The program is free for businesses to participate and more information can be found by clicking here.
KNOW WHAT IS RECYCLABLE IN YOUR CITY
Download this helpful guide to better understand the rules of recycling in Colonial Heights.
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