VPPSA Services

Services are made available to members and the governing body of each member makes the decision to participate in any service. Member cities and counties pay only for the services they select to use.

Curbside Recycling

Household Chemical Collections

Middle Peninsula Solid Waste System

Curbside Recycling

Quick Links

Inclement Weather

Holiday Schedule for 2026

Collection Week Calendars for 2026

The curbside recycling program is a regional program and includes the Cities of Poquoson and Williamsburg. The contractor for this service beginning December 2025 is Republic Services.

What can I recycle? See the list below or view our Curbside Recycling Brochure.

 When is my pick up day? Curbside recycling is picked up every 2 weeks; weeks are designated either RED or BLUE.

If you are unable to find your service day or week using the above information, please call us at 757-259-9850 and we will gladly look it up for you. Once you know your week (Red or Blue) and day of the week, go to Curbside Collection Calendars to view or print.

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Cardboard and Mixed Paper: Flattened boxes no larger than 3′ x 4′, magazines, junk mail, catalogs, telephone books, office paper, cards, stationary, paper grocery bags, school papers, computer paper, single layer cardboard such as cereal and tissue boxes, newspapers and advertising inserts.

Plastics: Bottles and Jugs: Water and drink bottles, shampoo, soap, and detergent bottles. Please remove lids and rinse out food residue; empty liquids.

Metal Cans: Steel and aluminum food and beverage cans. Please rinse out food residue.

Glass Bottles and Jars: All types and color of glass bottles and jars. Remove lids and rinse out food residue; empty liquids.

Please place all materials together in the cart– they do not have to be separated- and please do not place any items in plastic bags. As usual, please have your cart out by 7AM on your collection day.

If you have questions, or need to report a problem with service (please provide address, neighborhood, and city of residence): contact us at 757-259-9850 or contact your local recycling office:

INCLEMENT WEATHER

In cases of inclement weather such as snowstorms and hurricanes, safety is always our main concern. We rely on our contractor, Republic Services, to determine the best way to proceed, and will post an update on the homepage of this website. You may also call our office at 757-259-9850 for updates.

If you prefer, you may also bring materials to your local convenience center for recycling. However, please remember that there will be 3 separate containers- one for mixed paper, one for corrugated cardboard and one for your glass, plastic, and cans. Please click on one of the following links for your community’s drop off information:

• Williamsburg Residents
• Poquoson Residents (then scroll down to drop off info)

2026 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
There will be 3 holidays which will affect collection (see schedule below). Instead of having a separate makeup day, holiday collection will be moved one day forward. For the rest of the week, collection will move one day forward until pick up for the week has been completed.

Please remember to have your materials out by 7AM!

Questions? Please call us at 757-259-9850

Curbside Collection Calendars

If you know your day and week (Red or Blue), then print this Generic Collection Calendar and circle your day and week. If you don’t know, please call us at 757-259-9850 and we can look it up for you.

Household Chemical Collections

VPPSA holds a total of 17 household chemical collection events per year across the Peninsula and Middle Peninsula. We accept a variety of paints, fuels, solvents, pesticides, automotive products and other chemicals from all of our member communities. All collections are open to the residents of all of our member communities. Proof of residency may be required.

Acceptable Materials

Unacceptable Materials

Computer Recycling

What to do with Latex Paint

What to do with Medications

2026 Household Chemical Collections and Computer Recycling Events

Peninsula Chemical Collections Information for 2026
Click HERE for 2026 printable brochure

Middle Peninsula Chemical Collections Information for 2026

Click HERE for 2026 printable brochure

Acceptable Materials are those typically found in a home environment, and include products such as the following:

Household Maintenance: Oil paint, Latex paint, Stains, Solvents, Glue, Varnishes, Adhesives

Automotive: Gasoline and other fuels (less than 20 gallons), Waxes, Gas/oil mixtures, Brake fluid, Engine cleaner (Motor oil and antifreeze are ONLY accepted at events held in the City of Hampton. For options in other communities, please click on the arrow next to “Localities Info” at the top of the page. Then click on the “+” sign next to “Counties” or “Cities” under “Household Chemical Collections & Computer Recycling Locations” for more information.)

Lawn & Garden: Insecticides, Weed killers, Pesticides. Fertilizers, Pest Strips

Household Cleaning: Oven cleaners, Drain cleaners, Floor waxes and cleaners, Metal polishes or jewelry cleaners, Bleach, Degreasers, Septic tank cleaners, toilet cleaners

Miscellaneous: Charcoal fluids, Dyes, Kerosene, Swimming pool chemicals, Photo finishing chemicals, Rechargeable Batteries, Fluorescent Light Bulbs (including CFL’s)

Propane Cylinders: 1 and 20 pound cylinders only; limits apply per vehicle per event (Peninsula residents – please confirm your limits on the Peninsula event schedule; Middle Peninsula – please confirm your limits on the Middle Peninsula event schedule)

Unacceptable Materials

• TVs
• Alkaline Batteries
• Medications
• Business or Medical Waste
• Explosives
• Shock sensitive materials
• Radioactive products
• Large quantities of unknown materials
• Ammunition
• Gun Powder
• Household Trash
• Large drums of material

What to do with Latex Paint

• If the paint is old and dry, you can leave the lid off and dispose of in your regular trash.
• If the paint is still a liquid, you can add kitty litter or other absorbent material such as sawdust or mulch, and stir it well until it becomes very thick and will not drip or run. Once you’ve done this, you can leave the lid off and dispose of it in your regular trash. Please note: this ONLY APPLIES to latex (water based) paint.

Computer-related items accepted for recycling are limited to the following

• Desktop and laptop computers
• Servers
• Monitors (both LCD and CRT types)
• Computer wiring
• Desktop printers including multi function printers, or “all in ones”
• Fax machines
• Desktop photocopiers and scanners
• Cell phones

Computer Recycling of Virginia (CRVA) has served as the computer equipment recycling contractor since 2001. Data contained in hard drives is destroyed as follows:

• For equipment that may be resold or donated, data is wiped using software that is NIST 800-88 compliant. CRVA provides a “triple pass,” zero fill of the hard drives.
• For all other equipment, the hard drive is physically dismantled and/or shredded.

Middle Peninsula Solid Waste System

Click here for a brochure with drop off recycling information

Click here for information about commercial cardboard

Residents and businesses in the Counties of Essex, King & Queen, King William, Mathews, Middlesex receive a full range of solid waste services. The system includes four transfer stations and 15 convenience centers located throughout the five county region. Click HERE for 2026 Household Chemical and Computer Recycling Events on the Middle Peninsula.

Click on a location in the list below for a page with collection information.

Essex County
King & Queen
King William
Mathews
Middlesex

Click here for a PDF version of the Transfer and Convenience Locations and Schedule

Commercial cardboard and mixed paper recycling is available in our Member Communities on the Middle Peninsula.

Service Highlights for Cardboard Recycling:

• 8 cubic yard container provided (Call for exact can dimensions)
• Providing service on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Multiple containers available
• Seasonal changes OK
• Lockable containers available for an additional one time fee, lock not provided
• $25 per month, invoiced quarterly in advance

Service Highlights for Mixed Paper Recycling:
For a brochure with more information, click HERE.

• 95 gallon wheeled cart(s) provided
• Providing service the first full week of each month
• Multiple carts available if needed
• Seasonal changes OK
• $5 per month, invoiced in advance every 6 months

For questions, to request new service or to make changes to existing service, please call our Field Office in Shacklefords, Virginia at 804-758-1900.