The CVWMA was created in December 1990 to assist member localities with satisfying Virginia’s recycling requirement. A Board of Directors consisting of one or more representatives appointed by each of the member jurisdictions governs the operations of the CVWMA. The Authority may contract for and maintain any garbage and refuse collection, transfer and disposal program or system within the cities, counties or town that are members of the CVWMA. This can include waste reduction, waste material recovery, recycling as mandated by law or otherwise, landfill operation, household hazardous waste management and disposal, and similar programs or systems.The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) is a public service authority that implements solid waste management and recycling programs for thirteen local governments. Since its formation in 1990, the CVWMA has endeavored to provide efficient and economical waste management and recycling solutions for its member jurisdictions. The CVWMA’s aim is to meet local governments waste management and recycling needs, through improving existing services and programs and expanding into new program areas. A board of directorsincluding representatives from each member locality governs the actions of the Authority and daily operations are coordinated by an experienced staff.

CVWMA - Central Virginia Waste Management Authority - the Recycling Authority for Metro Richmond and Tri-Citi.Serving the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg and Richmond, the Town of Ashland and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan and Prince George.Call our Recycling Hotline at 340-0900 for CVWMA recycling programs information. See hours below listed for Call Center Representatives staffing. Or you can use the Recycling Wizard feature on our website.Coordinate solid waste management and recycling programs with our 13 member jurisdictions in central VA.