Posted October 10, 2024

~ Weather permitting, this project is scheduled to start October 21 ~

RICHMOND, VA. – The Department of Public Works will begin Phase II of the Jefferson Avenue Improvements Project later this month. Work will occur on the north side of Jefferson Avenue from Leigh Street to 25th Street.

Phase II project improvements include:

• Removing and replacing curb and gutters
• Installing brick sidewalks
• Installing accessibility ramps
• Installing landscaping
• Improving drainage

Please give our workers extra space and slow down when you see orange cones in work zones.

Weather permitting, this project will begin October 21 with completion in Spring 2025. 

For more information on is the Department, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X (Twitter) @DPW_RichmondVA

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 The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk, and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Posted September 30, 2024

~ Work is slated to begin in October with expected completion by Spring 2025, weather permitting ~

RICHMOND, VA. – The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin construction in October to provide safety improvements and other upgrades to the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue and School Street.

Improvements include:

• Pedestrian countdown signals and push buttons
• Vehicle detector sensors
• High visibility retroreflective backplates
• High visibility crosswalks
• New accessible curb ramps

During construction, there will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures. The contractor will use cones, barrels, arrow boards and temporary traffic signs to guide motorists and pedestrians through the work zone.  Please give our construction workers extra space and slow down when you see orange cones in the work zones.

Weather permitting, this safety improvement project it is expected to be completed by Spring 2025.

This project was identified in the roadway safety assessment for Chamberlayne Avenue. The estimated cost for this project is $400,000.

For more information on DPW, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public‐works or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

 We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X (Twitter) @DPW_RichmondVA

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk, and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Posted September 26, 2024

~ Bagged collection begins October 7 & vacuum services starts November 4 ~

RICHMOND, Va. – The City of Richmond’s annual Leaf Collection Program begins Monday, October 7.  Leaf removal is vital to the health of the city’s right of way and stormwater infrastructure. The city provides residents with the following four options for leaf collection:

Bagged Collection Option

• Starting October 7
• Up to 10 bags collected on normal trash day (place bags near supercan)
• Biodegradable bags preferred

 Unlimited Bag Collection Option

DPW has divided the city into four sectors for bagged leaves based on trash collection days. This option allows for an unlimited number of bags during an allotted collection period. Biodegradable bags are preferred.

• Sector 1: Wednesday trash collection
  
  • Bagged leaves will be picked up between 11/06 and 11/20
• Sector 2: Thursday trash collection
  
  • Bagged leaves will be picked up between 11/21 and 12/01
• Sector 3: Monday trash collection
  
  • Bagged leaves will be picked up between 12/03 and 12/18
• Sector 4: Tuesday trash collection
  
  • Bagged leaves will be picked up between 12/19 and 12/31

Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Options

Residents can drop off loose leaves or put them in biodegradable bags at the following locations:

• East Richmond Road Convenience Center located at 3800 East Richmond Road, or
• The Maury Street Leaf Drop-Off located at 2900 Maury Street
  • Note: The Transfer station located at 3506 North Hopkins Road only accepts bagged leaves.

Additionally, residents can compost or mulch leaves.

• Compost bins are available for $41.50. If interested in purchasing a bin, email askpublicworks@rva.gov or call 804-646-8325 for information.

 Vacuum Service Option 

• Available Monday, November 4
• Cost:
  
  • $30 fee per request (payment due prior to service)
• Scheduling:
  
  • Go to www.RVA311.com or call 3-1-1
• Payment Options:
  
  • 1). COR Utility Account - $30 fee will be added to your utility bill, or
  • 2). Via Mail 
    
    • Check or Money Order – payable to the City of Richmond
    • Mail payment to:
      
      • Department of Public Works
      • Attn: Vacuum Service
      • 900 East Broad Street, Room 704
      • Richmond, VA 23219
    • Note: a service request ID number is generated for requests made through the RVA311 system, please be sure to include that number on the check or money order

• Guidelines:

• Payment must be received before collection will be scheduled
• The leaves must be raked and ready for collection when the request is made
• Rake leaves to the curb or property line, but not into the street or gutters
• Remove sticks, stones or other objects that may damage equipment
• Leaves will not be collected from the alley

• What to Expect:
  
  • Once payment has been confirmed, the service will take place within 15 business days of the paid request, not including city holidays or inclement weather
  • Scheduled appointments for leaf collection cannot be accommodated
  • Note - if you have not received service within 15 business days of your request (not including city holidays) and there have been no significant weather events, please call 3-1-1)

 For more information on leaf collection please visit www.rva.gov/public-works/leaf-collection or for assistance, call 3-1-1.

 We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X (formerly Twitter) @DPW_RichmondVA

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting;  graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Posted September 18, 2024

~ Feedback needed on the conceptual plans study ~

RICHMOND, Va. –   The Department of Public Works (DPW) invites the community to attend a public meeting September 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss conceptual roadway design options for the Cherokee Road Traffic Safety Improvements Project. The meeting will be held at the Southampton Recreation Association, located at 3201 Chellowe Road, Richmond, VA 23225.

Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to review the conceptual design plans aimed at helping prevent runoffs and to improve the roadway for pedestrians.

For more on the Department, please visit us online at rva.gov/public-works or email us at askpublicworks@rva.gov

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X @DPW_RichmondVA

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting;  graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Posted August 29, 2024

This event will provide city residents with recycling options to properly dispose paper, hazardous waste items, electronics, oil-based paint, and mattresses to help keep landfills and waterways clean 

WHO:   The Department of Public Works, The Clean City Commission, The Department of Public Utilities and The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority

WHAT:  Richmond E-Cycle Day – More than Electronics!

 For Richmond Residents, no business or commercial items accepted

WHEN:  Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: 1710 Robin Hood Road (23220) northeast corner of Robin Hood Road and Arthur Ashe  Boulevard

BACKGROUND:  The City of Richmond’s E-Cycle Day event offers City residents an efficient option to recycle paper, household hazardous waste items and electronics to help keep hazardous waste materials out of city waterways, streams and rivers.

New to this event, the city is excited to partner with the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority to offer residents a pilot program for mattress and box spring recycling. With limited landfill capacity, these items occupy valuable space, and they take decades to break down. Recycling them will reduce the environmental impact and will help prevent the release of harmful chemicals and other materials found in mattresses, such as flame retardants and synthetic fibers from leaching into the soil and water system. This new initiative will provide a convenient and eco-friendly solution for disposing these items properly. It also promotes a circular economy where products are reused and repurposed, leading to a more sustainable community.

This event is available to city residents – proof of residency is required.

Please note, this is a drive-thru event. Volunteers will remove items from the cars.

NEW! Mattresses and Box Springs

1. • Acceptable:
     
     • Clean or lightly soiled
   • Unacceptable:
     
     • Wet, heavily soiled, or with bed bugs
   • Drop-Off Options:
1. Starting Sunday, September 15, residents can drop off mattresses/box springs at the event location (1710 Robin Hood Road, 23220)
   
   1. Please place them in the designated area in the recycle container
2. Drop-off Saturday, September 21 at the event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
   
   • NOTE: No mattresses or box springs will be taken after 2 pm on the day of the event

Paper Document Shredding

• • Up to five (5) boxes of documents
  • Be sure to remove all binders, staples, and clips

Electronics (various fees apply)

• • Computer systems (hard drive or CPU) and accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and all phones
  • Televisions, computer monitors and printers
• Other used electronic equipment (almost anything with a plug - see the online list for clarification, use the link below)
• Get the list of fees and the full list of electronics to recycle
  
  • Go to www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission

Household Hazardous Waste Items (HHW)

• Oil-based Paint
• Bug spray, pesticides, rodent poison, and herbicides (Roundup, Weed B Gon etc.)
• Latex and water-based paints will not be collected. These items can be left in open paint cans until they have dried out and then put in with regular curbside trash pick-up.

Biodegradable Lawn and Leaf Bag Give-Away (while supplies last)

• Proof of residency is required

For more information on recycling or the event, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X @DPW_RichmondVA or visit the Clean City Commission’s Instagram page @rvacleancitycommission

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting;  graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1