CVWA Expands Types of Plastics Collected Through Curbside, Drop-off Recycling

Effective July 1, Central Virginia Waste Management Authority has greatly expanded the types of plastic bottles and containers it accepts in its Residential Recycling (curbside) and Drop-off Recycling programs in Chesterfield County. Accepted items for recycling will now include plastic containers No. 1-No. 7 (see container bottom), bottles and containers, caps and lids (free of all food and residue), waxy cartons such as milk and juice, juice boxes, and containers for egg substitutes. No plastic bags, Styrofoam or food-contaminated pizza boxes will be  accepted. For more details, visit http://www.cvwma.com.