Ports seeks input on curbside recycling

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Portsmouth is seeking the public's input on curbside recycling. Currently, the city has contracted with TFC Recycling to provide recycling center services for drop-off recyclables.

The city is asking residents to take its online survey that will be launched on Earth day. The survey will be used to gauge resident interest in a curbside recycling program. To participate in the survey CLICK HERE . 

The new recycling center will have 24-hour access and will accept recyclables that are not presorted.

The centers are located at:

• Broad Street Fire Station
• Cavalier Manor Recreation Center
• Cedar Lane Fire Station
• Cradock Recreation Center
• Effingham Street Fire Station
• Hodges Manor Fire Station
• Winchester Fire Station

The acceptable recyclables include:

• Paper items
• Cardboard and corrugated boxes
• Aluminum and steel cans
• Plastic bottles, and clear, green, and brown glass containers

Items that should NOT be placed in the recycling center bins include:

• Aerosol cans
• Motor oil
• Paint cans
• Plastic bags
• Wood products
• Yard waste
• Tires
• Batteries

Residents can continue to take these items to SPSA's Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 4 Victory Blvd., on the last Saturday and second Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.

To complete the survey by telephone or for more information on recycling, please call 393-8120 ext. 6299.