Chesapeake, VA Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Chesapeake, Virginia — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Chesapeake, VA runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Chesapeake services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Recycling | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Bulk | Depends on your address | Curbside bulk collection; set out no more than 3 working days before pickup. |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day * | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Skipped that week |
| New Year's Day * | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Skipped that week |
| Christmas Day * | Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Skipped that week |
* Observed date derived from the standard U.S. calendar; the service rule comes from the linked source.
Which bin does it go in?
Search the material, follow the color: green chip recycles, red goes to trash.
| Material | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| cadence | Recycle Every-other-week A/B cycle measured in GIS |
| note | Recycle |
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Chesapeake Public Works - Waste Management (city-collected) | |
| Recycling | City recycling program (hauler per Recycling FAQ - not captured) | |
| Bulk | City of Chesapeake Public Works |
Common questions
The things Chesapeake residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Chesapeake, VA?
Weekly Tuesday-Friday by collection area (73 measured zones) - use the city's Trash Collection map for your address.
Is Chesapeake recycling every other week?
Yes - each collection area carries an A/B recycling-week designation in the city GIS.
How early can I set out bulk items in Chesapeake?
No more than three working days before your pickup.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Chesapeake GIS Waste Management collection areas: 73 day-assigned zones with A/B recycling weeks + city program facts via search.
Population 253,886 · Sources: City of Chesapeake Waste Management 'Recycling/Trash Collection Areas…, www.cityofchesapeake.net (Public Works · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.