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Current Size: 80%
Toter Trash Carts
Last Updated: February 12, 2021
Toter trash carts are coming to Harrisonburg in Spring 2021. Your selection of either a 48- or 96-gallon cart will be dropped off at residents' homes prior to the program's launch in Spring 2021.
Recycling
Last Updated: July 15, 2020
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: January 20, 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: November 20, 2020
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.
How Can I Get a Recycling Bin?
The Public Works Department curbside recycling program has been discontinued. This change in process is due to significant changes in the type of items now accepted for recycling. All recycling for the City of Harrisonburg is now collected at either the Recycling Convenience Center on Beery Rd or at the Mobile Recycling Unit.
Please call the Public Works Department at 540-434-5928 if you would like any additional information.