Norfolk trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City Public Works — weekly garbage; Collection Schedule Search (norfolk.gov/collectionsearch) and 2026–2028 Recycling Calendar PDF. Verified 2026-10-15 · norfolk.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 7 a.m. Latest set-out; may place 5 p.m. prior day. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Contact the city for recycling details. Verified 2026-10-15 · norfolk.gov |
| Bulk | Schedule required by 3 p.m. day before — MyNorfolk app, mynorfolk.org, [email protected], or Norfolk Cares. Collected on normal trash day. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · norfolk.gov |
| Hauler | City of Norfolk Public Works. |
| Contacts | Norfolk Cares 757-664-6510; Public Works 757-664-4600. Verified 2026-10-15 · norfolk.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
7 a.m. Latest set-out; may place 5 p.m. prior day.
Where
6 ft clearance; automated bar/ wheel orientation.
Limits
Tire limits as above; report service issues within 24 hours after collection day.
Not allowed
Non-recyclables list on disposal page (foam, plastic cups, soiled cardboard, etc.).
Bags
Do not bag recyclables in cart.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · norfolk.gov
Holidays
Norfolk.gov/holidaycollection per recycling calendar footer.
Verified 2026-10-15 · norfolk.gov
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Full details for Norfolk: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Public Works — weekly garbage; Collection Schedule Search (norfolk.gov/collectionsearch) and 2026–2028 Recycling Calendar PDF. Norfolk Cares (757) 664-6510; 757-664-4600 Public Works. Carts 5 p.m. day before through 7 a.m. collection day; lids closed; 6 ft from vehicles/poles; bar to street, wheels to house. Yard waste same day as trash; tires 4/day, 12/year max (non-commercial).
- Recycling
- Contact the city for recycling details.
- Bulk pickup
- Schedule required by 3 p.m. day before — MyNorfolk app, mynorfolk.org, [email protected], or Norfolk Cares. Collected on normal trash day. Cardboard outside cart must be flattened/tied or scheduled.
- Curbside: when
- 7 a.m. Latest set-out; may place 5 p.m. prior day.
- Curbside: where
- 6 ft clearance; automated bar/ wheel orientation.
- Curbside: limits
- Tire limits as above; report service issues within 24 hours after collection day.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste same day as trash — detail on yard waste page not.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Non-recyclables list on disposal page (foam, plastic cups, soiled cardboard, etc.).
- Curbside: bags
- Do not bag recyclables in cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not
- Holidays
norfolk.gov/holidaycollection per recycling calendar footer.
- Hauler
- City of Norfolk Public Works.
- Contacts
- Norfolk Cares 757-664-6510; Public Works 757-664-4600.
- Find your day
- Collection Schedule Search.
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: norfolk.gov
Bulk: norfolk.gov
Holidays: norfolk.gov
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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