Notice to Solid Waste Customers: Veterans Day Holiday Collection Schedule
City Offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. Garbage, bulk, and recycling collection will be collected as usual on Tuesday, November 10, 2008. Wednesday’s collection will be on Thursday, Thursday’s collection will be on Friday. Your normal collection days will resume on the week following the holiday.Document Actions
Public Works Department
Public Works Department
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The mission of the Public Works Department for the City of Newport News, Virginia is to maintain a safe environment within our city facilities, provide and promote environmentally responsible disposal of waste, allow for safe transportation within our community, and protect the environment while maintaining health and safety standards through the management and operation of the sanitary and storm sewer systems, and serve as first responders in emergency situations. |
In the Spotlight
Helpful Tips for Alternative Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics
Here are some options for safe disposal between Household Hazardous Waste and e-Cycling (Electronics) Collections.Leaf Collection Schedule 2009-2010
The Leaf Collection Schedule for 2009-2010 is now available. It may be viewed on the web page or downloaded in pdf format.What To Do With Unwanted TVs and Computer Monitors
To avoid the shattering of glass and the resulting safety issues of glass chards on lawns or streets, items containing glass are not collected as part of your weekly bulk collection service. This includes TVs with glass viewing screens.Public Works Service Calendar 2009
Budget constraints this year caused the City to decide not to publish a printed calendar. However, an electronic version of the calendar dates has been created, which will reflect routinely scheduled Public Works services.
