Refuse and Recycling
Last Updated: June 28, 2018
Public Works is now accepting recyclable material at the Recycling Convenience Center, 2055 Beery Road.
Special Pickup
Current Size: 80%
Annual Christmas/Holiday Tree Collection
Last Updated: December 22, 2017
The City of Harrisonburg will be collecting live Christmas trees starting January 2 and ending January 5. Please place your tree at the curb for collection.
Leaf Collection Schedule
Last Updated: October 3, 2017
The annual curbside leaf collection is underway in Harrisonburg. Leaf collection in Harrisonburg continues for six weeks (weather permitting), view the entire schedule.
Yard Debris & Bulk Collection
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
The City of Harrisonburg collects bulk and yard debris/leaves twice a month. These pickup days will be determined by your regular trash day. Residents may set out a maximum of ten yard debris items and a maximum of five bulk items on their scheduled day.
Rockingham County Landfill
Last Updated: September 25, 2017
The landfill receives waste from Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg totaling approximately 130,000 tons per year.
Leaf Collection
Last Updated: October 3, 2017
The City is separated into the east and west sections with leaf trucks assigned to each section on alternating weeks. Citizens are asked to rake their leaves out to the curb or the edge of the roadway.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Last Updated: July 5, 2018
Household hazardous wastes are defined as leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients.
Public Works
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
The mission of the Public Works Department is to enhance the quality of life of our citizens by providing efficient public services, protecting the public interest with good environmental policies, enforcing codes, and constructing, operating and maintaining the City's infrastructure.