Frequently Asked Questions 1

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• How can I begin participating in the curbside recycling program?
• How much does it cost?
• Why can't apartments or townhouses receive curbside collection?
• I live in an apartment/townhouse complex- how can I recycle?
• My school/small business wants to recycle- can you help?
  

How can I begin participating in the curbside recycling program?
How much does it cost?

Curbside recycling collection is determined by many factors, including the population of an area and cost to provide service to those residents.  Eligibility requirements apply.  To determine if your address is included in the program, please contact the Recycling Hotline at 340-0900 or complete the online form.   Participation will not cost you anything additional; the service cost is either included in your utility fee or  paid through your county/city taxes.

Why can't apartments or townhouses receive curbside collection?

Curbside service is generally provided to single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and quadraplexes.  Townhome complexes are considered private property, so permission must be granted by the association before our drivers can enter the parking lots.  The size and layout of the parking lots can also make collection difficult for the drivers.  Parked cars in front of the homes decrease the ability of the drivers to see bins for collection. 

I live in an apartment/townhouse complex- how can I recycle?

Fifty drop-off sites provide convenient recycling opportunities to homes not included in the curbside collection program.  The same material is collected in this program as in the curbside program.  For more information about the drop-off recycling program, click here. 

Multi-family complexes are eligible for CVWMA's newspaper drop-off recycling program.   Call the Recycling Hotline at 340-0900 or email us to request more information about recycling newspapers in your community.

My school/small business wants to recycle- can you help?

Curbside recycling collection through the CVWMA program is only available to residences at this time.  To coordinate recycling service to your school or business, you will need to contact a private company.  Types of materials accepted varies by company.  You may wish to contact several companies to determine the best service for your needs.  Click here for additional school and business recycling resources.

For questions not addressed above, please call the Recycling Hotline at 340-0900 or email us.