When will my solid waste be collected?

View the Garbage Collection Map (PDF) for pickup schedules where you live.

GFL collects recycling every other week and will follow the Town’s regular garbage collection schedule. This means if your garbage is scheduled to be collected on Mondays, your recycling will be picked up every other Monday. View the  Recycling Schedule (PDF) for a complete schedule.

The Town of Christiansburg publishes a yearly collection schedule that is delivered to residents with their utility bills in January. View the Holiday Solid Waste Schedule (PDF) for a complete list of date changes. These dates are subject to change. Please stay up to date with any solid waste collection schedule changes by subscribing to the Town’s Citizen Alert service at www.christiansburg.org/alerts. Also, follow the Town on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CburgVAGov for updates. 

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1. What is included in solid waste collection services?
2. How do I sign up for solid waste collection service?

3. Can I sign up for curbside recycling and not garbage collection or vice versa?

4. How do I cancel my solid waste collection service?

5. If I cancel my solid waste collection service, what will I do with my trash?

6. When will my solid waste be collected?
7. Will my solid waste be collected during severe winter weather?
8. What will I do if I am physically challenged and unable to get my container to the street?

9. Are there recycling drop sites in Town?

10. Is curbside recycling available for businesses?
11. When will I get my garbage and recycling carts?

12. What size solid waste carts will I receive?
13. Do I have to receive a recycling cart if I want solid waste services?
14. What if I want a different size cart?

15. Where should I place my carts on my collection day?
16. What time do I have to have my cart out on my collection day?

17. Where should I store my cart?

18. What should I do if my cart is damaged or stolen?

19. Should I place a bag in my cart before filling it with recyclables?

20. What items are recyclable with curbside collection?
21. Do I leave the lid on my containers or take them off before recyling?

22. Do I have to rinse containers for recycling?

23. Do I need to remove labels before recyling an item?
24. Can I recycle plastic?
25. Can I recycle glass?
26. Can I recycle metal?
27. What if I need additional solid waste carts?
28. What if I have more solid waste than will fit in my carts?
29. What if an item is too large to fit in my solid waste carts?
30. What if I move within Town?
31. What areas in Town are eligible to receive solid waste collection services?
32. How do I clean my carts?
33. Where may I place my cart in the event that there is a snow bank at the curb?
34. My solid waste was not picked up today. Why not?
35. When is spring and fall clean up?