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When do I recycle ... other stuff? Download our Recycling Directory here.

Citizens of Norfolk that live in residences with 4 units or less qualify for the curbside recycling program with a 95-gallon cart collected every other week. You may request up to one additional cart if your family regularly exceeds the capacity of one cart. In order to receive an additional recycling cart, a household member must complete this application and be approved by Keep Norfolk Beautiful. Once your application is approved, you will be notified by recycling staff and an additional cart will be added by SPSA (Southeastern Public Service Authority) to your residence. This process helps us to better manage your recycling collection and the carts issued. Carts will be provided based on availability.

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email address:

Is this a residence with 4 units or less?
If not, please explain.

Are you crushing all recyclables (bottles, cans, etc.) and flattening
cardboard before placing it in the recycling cart
Yes No

Is your household consistently filling up one recycling cart?
Yes No

Do you put your recycling cart out for collection every other
week on a regular basis?
Yes No

Are the following items the only material you are placing in the recycling cart?
Yes No

Mixed paper	Paper bags
Cardboard	Aluminum cans, pie plates, and foil
Magazines and catalogs	Glass bottles and jars
Newspapers	Plastic bottles and jugs
Unwanted mail	Steel and aluminum cans

Are you taking steps to reduce your generation of waste at the source?
Yes No
(Examples: products with less packaging, buying in bulk, combining purchses, etc.)

Do you have any questions about curbside
recycling in the City of Norfolk?

If you are interested or would like more information, please call 441-1347 or email susan.ash@norfolk.gov.

When is my recycling collected? Click here to find out!

Having an event? Want to recycle? We can help!

We can loan you:

Portable recycling containers

Bags

Tips on how to make recycling a success

Signs to promote the recycling of cans and bottles at your event

You will need to:

Arrange to pick up supplies

Collect recyclable items after the event

Return materials to our office

Norfolk Recycling Frequently Asked Questions

How can I EARNN $$ for my neighborhood?

EARNN (Environmental Awards for Recycling in Norfolk's neighborhoods) is a program which rewards civic leagues in Norfolk for efforts in GREEN practices such as recycling, litter prevention, energy conservation, and storm water management. To learn more, contact Susan Ash at 441-1347 or by email.

Aluminum 'Can' be Endlessly Recycled

The Conversionator!

Learn some fun facts about recycling and just how YOUR recycling makes a difference!

How do I recycle...other stuff?

Download our Recycling Directory here.

Why should I recycle?

Recycling prevents unsightly litter, reduces the amount of solid waste sent to the landfill and helps conserve our natural resources. Did you know that plastic is made from petroleum, a non-renewable resource that we use for fuel?

Does the City of Norfolk take care of my recycling?

Yes. The City of Norfolk picks up your recycling and deposits the materials at the TFC Recycling .Material Recovery Facility. The materials are purchased by outside vendors, who then create new materials for consumer and manufacturing use.

What can I place in my recycling cart?

Newspaper, glass (clear, brown and green), plastic bottles & jugs (those with a spout), steel cans, unwanted mail, cardboard (corrugated, cardboard & chipboard), magazines, telephone books, and aluminum cans, pie plates and foil.

When is my recycling picked up?

Curbside collection of recyclable materials takes place every other week, on the same day as your regular trash collection. Still unsure? Call 548-2256 or 441-1347 or visit The City of Norfolk for your correct dates.

What if I live in an apartment building or can't wait until my collection date?

You can take your recyclables to any one of the two drop-off sites in Norfolk*. These sites are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and also accept flattened cardboard. Drop-off sites are located at: the corner of 17th St.& Colonial Ave.(Maury High School); Security Lane off of North Military Highway, next to Norfolk Technical Vocational School.

What can I do with used electronics?

These items, may be taken to the E-waste Collection Facility Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm. 1176 Pineridge Rd. (Industrial Park), Norfolk. For details, call 441-5813. FREE TO ALL NORFOLK RESIDENTS (only). Click here for a map.

How can I recycle used batteries?

Batteries can be dropped at the Ernie Morgan Center 24-hours. Rechargeable batteries can be taken Virginia Beach Landfill or Suffolk Regional Landfill, Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm. There are also over 20 stores and other sites in Norfolk that accept rechargeables. Visit RBRC for the one nearest you.

What do I do with old clothing that isn't fit for donation?

Old textiles (clothing, shoes and other fabrics) can be dropped in special containers (see below) located at the Norfolk drop-off recycling centers. Centers, located at the corner of 17th St.& Colonial Ave.(Maury High School) and on Security Lane behind the Norfolk Vocational and Technical School off N. Military Hwy, are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The materials are then resold or recycled into new textiles and shipped to overseas markets.

The Recycling Cycle

How does it all work? Watch this eye-catching video, produced by Recycle Bank, and find out exactly how involved the process of recycling really is!