Bristol trash pickup: cost and carts
City of Bristol, Virginia. Billed by: BVU Authority bills the city trash collection fee on a separate invoice mailed in the same envelope as the utility statement.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| City trash can | $38.00 | $456 |
The $38.00 fee covers weekly pickup of your trash can, brush, grass, leaves, furniture, appliances, four tires (rimless), and large items that will not fit in your can.
Ways to pay less
- Loaner trash can for clean-outs. Fee-paying residents can borrow one extra can free of charge for two weeks, four times each year. How: Call 276-645-7380.
- Free cardboard recycling containers. The city encourages recycling cardboard at its free blue cardboard recycling containers. How: Locations are on the back of the orange tag.
Pay or manage it
Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
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