‘Trash is still sitting’: Portsmouth bulk trash complaints build as issue heads back to City Council

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth residents are raising concerns about the city’s new bulk trash pickup process, with some saying their trash has been sitting for weeks despite requests for collection.

The changes took effect July 1 under a city ordinance. Under the new process, residents must schedule bulk trash pickups by phone or through the city’s online portal.

Waste Management told WTKR News 3 in August it would continue sending trucks out weekly through Sept. 30 as the city transitions to the new system…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS