Trash and Recycling
Last Updated: May 12, 2021
Public Works accepts recyclable material, bulk and yard debris at the Recycling Convenience Center, 2055 Beery Road.
Recycle
Current Size: 80%
Toter Trash Carts
Last Updated: May 4, 2021
The new Toter system utilizes a Toter trash cart that attaches to a tipper plate, attached to each of the City's sanitation trucks, to lift the 96- or 48-gallon Toter trash carts provided by Public Works for use at each of the serviced addresses.
Recycling
Last Updated: June 2, 2021
Residents are responsible for taking their own, presorted, recyclable materials to the center or mobile unit. Once at the drop-off location, the items will need to be placed into the appropriately labeled container. An attendant will be on-site to provide assistance.
Alternatives for Unwanted Items
Last Updated: May 18, 2020
When you no longer have a use for an item it doesn’t mean it is trash. Consider donating it to charity, selling the item or giving it away.
Environmental Performance Standards Advisory Committee
Last Updated: October 26, 2021
The Environmental Performance Standards Advisory Committee provides guidance and recommendations to City Council in the establishment of environmental performance standards for public development and redevelopment projects, and will encourage the private sector to meet these standards as well.
Environmental Performance Standards Committee Agendas
Last Updated: August 3, 2021
Agendas for Environmental Performance Standards Committee meetings.
Downtown Streetscape Plan
Last Updated: May 24, 2016
The Plan's overall goal is: "To present an easily communicable, comprehensive vision for the public streetscape in Downtown Harrisonburg that can be utilized by public and private agencies to further develop and sustain a vibrant downtown."
Friday after Christmas Day
Last Updated: April 6, 2016
City offices will be closed the Friday after Christmas Day, however, refuse and recycling for Friday, December 26 will be on a normal schedule.
Leaf Collection Schedule
Last Updated: December 21, 2020
The annual curbside leaf collection begins on November 16th in Harrisonburg. Leaf collection will continue for six weeks (weather permitting), view the entire schedule.