Lynchburg trash pickup: cost and carts
City of Lynchburg Public Works, Solid Waste Division. Billed by: Added to your monthly water utility bill.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| 32-gallon | $0.00 | $0 |
| 64-gallon | $0.00 | $0 |
One city cart is free through June 30, 2027; the fee is otherwise $10 a month per cart, either size.
Changing your cart
To switch between a 32-gallon and a 64-gallon cart, call the Citizens First Information Center at 434-856-2489 (CITY).
Ways to pay less
- Drop off up to 500 pounds of trash a month free. Lynchburg residents can take up to 500 pounds of household trash each month, plus unlimited bulk and brush items, to the Convenience Center at 2525 Concord Turnpike at no additional cost. Trash above 500 pounds is $0.02 a pound. How: Bring a driver's license and/or a utility bill from the past 30 days; credit or debit cards only for any charges.
- Only one trash cart is free this year. The fiscal year 2027 waiver covers trash collection for a single cart. Fees for second and additional carts and for prepaid blue bags still apply; blue bags cost $10 for a roll of five. How: To change carts, call the Citizens First Information Center at 434-856-2489 (CITY).
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2027 | The trash fee waiver for one cart expires. |
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Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.