Trash and recycling pickup in Short Pump: schedule, holidays, bulk

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Updated whenever Henrico County or the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority changes a schedule. Sources: Henrico County Solid Waste, Refuse Collections and the CVWMA Henrico page.

Short Pump is not a city, so trash is a Henrico County service. The county’s Department of Public Utilities runs curbside trash collection in most of the county, and the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) runs curbside recycling for single-family homes on county streets. Questions go to Public Utilities at 804-501-4275.

Who to call

• Henrico Public Utilities, trash service and missed pickups: 804-501-4275 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays)
• After-hours utility emergencies: 804-501-5025
• Recycling day, new cart or reminders: CVWMA web tool
• Springfield Road Public Use Area: 10600 Fords Country Lane, Glen Allen, 804-727-8770
• Bulky waste (TurboHaul): call or text 804-294-4443
• Bagged leaf collection: 804-727-8779

County trash pickup

Henrico’s trash service is available in most areas and is paid for by a monthly service charge, not by property taxes. New customers sign up through the county’s water, sewer and refuse application, and the county asks for three business days’ notice. The service is expanding to parts of far western and far eastern Henrico in two phases: the first areas could sign up from June 1, 2026, and the second in summer 2027. Private haulers also serve the county if you prefer one.

The county’s rules for pickup day:

• Cart at the curb by 7 a.m., lid closed, arrows facing the street.
• Within 8 feet of the pavement, at least 3 feet from the mailbox and not blocked by a parked car.
• Everything goes inside the cart. Bags left beside it are not picked up.
• Crews run from 7 a.m. until the routes are done.

Not collected even inside the cart: car parts and tires, furniture, hazardous or flammable materials, propane tanks, car batteries, paint, solvents, motor oil, construction waste such as lumber, drywall and concrete, and ashes that have not been soaked and cooled.

Recycling every other week

CVWMA collects recycling on red or blue weeks. The CVWMA web tool gives your exact day, sends email reminders and orders a new cart. Carts go to the curb by 7 a.m.

Keep these out of the recycling cart, per CVWMA: plastic bags or anything bagged, Styrofoam, greasy pizza boxes, balls of foil, shredded paper, and hoses or cords. Electronics never go in a recycling cart.

Holiday schedule for the rest of 2026

From the county’s holiday schedule and CVWMA’s holiday calendar:

Springfield Road Public Use Area

The county’s western drop-off site, the Springfield Road Public Use Area, is at 10600 Fords Country Lane in Glen Allen, next to the closed Springfield Road Landfill. It is open 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, except New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and it does not open when the county closes for bad weather.

It is for Henrico households only; a driver’s license with a Henrico address is the proof. Waste from rental properties and businesses is turned away. There is a per-trip charge for trash, listed on the county page. Recycling and yard waste are free, and so is the mulch made from that yard waste. CVWMA’s purple carts there take food scraps and certified compostable items.

Household hazardous waste is free at the same site: used motor oil, old gasoline, antifreeze and oil-based paints and solvents, per the county’s hazardous waste page.

Drop-off recycling in Short Pump

The nearest of the county’s 12 drop-off recycling centers is at Short Pump Park, 3329 Pump Road. The centers take glass bottles and jars, cans and foil, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, newspaper and mixed paper. Flatten boxes, leave nothing on the ground, and do not leave trash or foam packing.

Bulky items and leaves

The county uses a contractor, TurboHaul, for curbside bulky waste: furniture, appliances, bagged yard waste and branches up to 4 feet long and 4 inches across, in a pile no bigger than 8 by 4 by 4 feet. Book at TurboHaul’s site or call or text 804-294-4443; the pickup comes within 14 days. A flat fee applies, with an extra charge for items containing Freon.

Bagged leaf collection is free and starts Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Crews pass each zone twice through early February; find your zone and weeks on the county’s collection zone map. Bags go at the edge of the road by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your week, leaves only, with no limit on the number of bags.

Electronics: CVWMA’s contractor Securis holds a recycling event on the first Saturday of each month at 8419 Glazebrook Ave. in Henrico. Fees apply.

What this means for you

Moving in? Confirm whether your street has county trash service before closing, and sign up with the application above. Our moving to Short Pump guide covers water, power and the rest, and who to call in Henrico County government lists the other county numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Who picks up trash in Short Pump?

Henrico County’s Department of Public Utilities collects trash in most of the county, including most Short Pump neighborhoods, for a monthly service charge. Private companies also offer service. Call 804-501-4275 to check your address.

What day is recycling pickup in Short Pump?

The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority collects recycling every other week on a red or blue week schedule. Look up your exact day with the CVWMA web tool at curbside.cvwma.com.

Is trash pickup delayed for Thanksgiving in Henrico County?

Yes. There is no county trash collection on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, and pickup runs one day late for the rest of that week. CVWMA recycling is also one day late, with Friday routes on Saturday.

Where is the dump near Short Pump?

The Springfield Road Public Use Area, 10600 Fords Country Lane in Glen Allen, takes household trash, recycling and yard waste from Henrico residents from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. Call 804-727-8770.

How do I get bulky items picked up in Henrico County?

Henrico uses a contractor, TurboHaul, for curbside bulky waste such as furniture and appliances. Book online or call or text 804-294-4443; pickup is within 14 days and a fee applies.