Those who live in James City County may have noticed some additional activity along the curb this week.
But no need to panic — residents whose County Waste recycling bins disappeared will either receive, or have received, new replacement bins from Tidewater Fibre Corp.
The bin switch-out is part of a transition to TFC as the county’s recycling provider through a contract with the Virginia Peninsula Public Service Authority.
James City County sent out a notice Wednesday letting recycling customers know the county waste carts will be picked up and the TFC carts are on their way.
Those who live in “red” neighborhoods will receive their TFC recycling carts this week, between June 17 and 21.
Blue neighborhoods will receive their new bins between June 24 and 28.
A full list of neighborhoods and their recycling week colors are available on the James City County website.
Residents whose County Waste carts are picked up before new ones are dropped off should keep their recycling in plastic bags until the new carts arrive, the county wrote in a release.
The new bins are not the only change residents will see: York County residents’ trash and recycling bill has increased by $7 per month, and James City County is now charging a recycling fee of $7 per month.
Rates are not changing for Williamsburg residents, despite the new, more expensive contract with VPPSA.
James City County will not start charging residents for curbside recycling until Oct. 1.
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Residents wishing to opt out of the recycling program — and new rate — can call 757-253-6700. After the resident opts out, TFC will pick up the cart within two to four weeks.
Those who want to keep the bin while the service is still free to residents will need to call to opt out in September.
Residents should wait to opt out of the recycling program until July 1, when the new contract goes into effect.
