Norfolk opens another debris drop-off

NORFOLK, Va. - The Department of Public Works has added a 5th debris and bulk waste drop-off site to further assist residents in cleaning up from the November Nor'easter.

The new site will open on Wednesday, November 18 and is located at E. Ocean View Avenue and Shore Drive on the east side of Ships Cabin Restaurant. For questions regarding debris collection, call 441-5813.

City Debris and Bulk Waste Drop-off Sites:

Citizens can drop off bulk waste at one of the following City sites. Drop-off site hours are Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday, November 22.

1. The Virginia Zoo Parking Lot (3500 Granby Street) - in the back.
2. Tarrallton Park (2165 Helsey Street).
3. Community Beach Parking Lot (100 West Ocean View) - across from the Senior Center at Norfolk Avenue.
4. Powhatan Field Parking Lot - behind ODU on Powhatan Avenue between 43rd and 49th Streets.
5. East Ocean View Avenue and Shore Drive (4110 E. Ocean View Avenue) - on the east side of Ships Cabin Restaurant.

Curbside Trash Collection:

Regular household trash and recycling collection has resumed. Residents are encouraged to place their trash, recycling and bulk waste at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.

From now through mid-December, waste quantity limits are lifted and citizens will not need to call to schedule bulk waste pick-up. Waste should be placed in plastic bags and separated into three distinct piles:

1. Yard waste - Place leaves and grass clippings in clear bags, and bundle and tie tree limbs not larger than 4 feet long and not wider than 6 inches in diameter. For tree limbs larger than this, the homeowner must make arrangements with a private hauler or the City by calling Waste Management at 441-5813.

2. Construction debris - For residential do-it-yourself jobs only. Contractors are responsible for removal of construction materials and debris and taking it to a non-city site.

3. Food waste - Bag all food waste and place in the 90-gallon trash cart.

SPSA Debris and Bulk Waste Drop-off :

Norfolk residents may also drop off bulk waste items at the SPSA Transfer Station at 3136 Woodland Avenue at the intersection of Virginia Beach Boulevard and Ballentine Boulevard, behind the SPCA.

Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The weekday fee for trash and yard debris is being waived through Friday, November 20. SPSA is available to citizens for drop off on weekends year-round.

Recycling:

The City has two drop-off centers for recyclable materials. Both are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

1. Behind Maury High School at Colonial Avenue and 20th Street
2. Near the Vocational Technical Center on Security Lane
Acceptable recycling items: newspapers, corrugated cardboard, steel/tin cans, aluminum foil, cans and pie plates, paper, magazines and catalogs, unwanted mail, glass bottles and jars, telephone books and plastic bottles and jugs.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW):

Take household hazardous waste to the SPSA HHW facility located at the Virginia Beach Landfill at 1991 Jake Sears Road. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday,
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Street Sweeping:

Street sweeping will resume as normally scheduled on Tuesday, November 17.

Potholes and Downed Trees:

To report potholes and other storm-related damage or problems in the City right-of-way, please call 823-4050.

Downed Traffic Signs and Signals:

Please report downed traffic signs or signals by calling 441-5818.

Abandoned Vehicles:

To reclaim a towed vehicle, please call 441-1062. Bring personal identification, proof of ownership and the $135 towing fee (cash, check or credit card) to the City's Towing and Recovery Lot at 1195-A Lance Road.

The administrative or storage fee will be waived if the vehicle is retrieved by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday November 17. The towing lot is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.