The City of Richmond is excited to announce the beginning of the public engagement phase for its comprehensive parks and recreation vision plan. This initiative, named Richmond INSPIRE (Imagining Neighborhood-Shaping Parks and Inclusive Recreation Experiences), A Citywide Vision Plan for Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities aims to develop a world-class park and recreation system that is equitable, resilient, and cherished by all residents. 

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) and consultant team Design Workshop will be starting the public engagement process through dialogue with residents, staff, partners, stakeholders, and local experts to ensure the vision for the department reflects the community's needs and desires. Throughout this period, workshops will be held across the city in all council districts to facilitate broad participation and input. Additionally, PRCF will be posting a virtual workshop on the website, with online engagement options that residents can access at their convenience if they are unable to attend an in-person. 

Residents are invited to participate in this collaborative effort to create a vibrant and inclusive recreational landscape for all by attending one of the following upcoming workshops: 

Richmond INSPIRE will craft a community-supported vision for parks and recreational spaces, complete with a detailed action plan for phased implementation. To learn more about the master planning process, find ways to get involved, and to RSVP for the upcoming meetings, please visit the website at www.richmondinspire.com. Residents can also access the first community survey. 

Posted August 30, 2024

~ Concert dates: September 5, 12 and 19 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.~

RICHMOND, Va. – The Department of Public Works (DPW) is excited to announce additional free concerts in September with the continuation of the Music at Main Concert Series. These concerts feature notable local musicians. The concerts are designed to bring the community together, celebrate the magic of music, and to showcase the historic Main Street Station.

The concerts will be held Thursday, September 5, 12 and 19 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Main Street Station, 1500 East Main Street.

The concert series includes DJ Danja Mowf and Host Kai Valdez (each week) with the following line-up:

• September 5 - Soul Expressions
• September 12 -The Legendary Chuck Brown Band
• September 19 - Legacy

Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs to join us for a memorable evening of entertainment against the picturesque backdrop of Richmond’s iconic Main Street Station!

Admission is free and open to all.

For more information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works or send an email to AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X @DPW_RichmondVA

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

In observance of Labor Day, city government offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. City offices will reopen at regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 

This closing includes all branches of the Richmond Public Library, Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities offices, and all city community centers. City pools will be open from Noon until 7 p.m., Saturday – Monday. 

Richmond Animal Care and Control  is open to the public on Friday from 1 – 6 p.m., Saturday from Noon – 5 p.m., and Sunday from Noon – 4 p.m. 

The DPU Call Center will also be closed on Monday. For utility emergencies, customers should call 804-646-4646 and press Option 1. For gas leaks, leave the area and call 911. 

All Public Works offices will be closed on Monday, September 2. Trash collection and recycling scheduled for Monday will be delayed by one day. Trash and recycling scheduled for pick up on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday and so on through Friday, September 6. 

The East Richmond Road Convenience Center, located at 3800 East Richmond Road, will be closed on Saturday, August 31 and Monday, September 2.

For more information visit RVA.gov. 

Posted August 29, 2024

This event will provide city residents with recycling options to properly dispose paper, hazardous waste items, electronics, oil-based paint, and mattresses to help keep landfills and waterways clean 

WHO:   The Department of Public Works, The Clean City Commission, The Department of Public Utilities and The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority

WHAT:  Richmond E-Cycle Day – More than Electronics!

 For Richmond Residents, no business or commercial items accepted

WHEN:  Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: 1710 Robin Hood Road (23220) northeast corner of Robin Hood Road and Arthur Ashe  Boulevard

BACKGROUND:  The City of Richmond’s E-Cycle Day event offers City residents an efficient option to recycle paper, household hazardous waste items and electronics to help keep hazardous waste materials out of city waterways, streams and rivers.

New to this event, the city is excited to partner with the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority to offer residents a pilot program for mattress and box spring recycling. With limited landfill capacity, these items occupy valuable space, and they take decades to break down. Recycling them will reduce the environmental impact and will help prevent the release of harmful chemicals and other materials found in mattresses, such as flame retardants and synthetic fibers from leaching into the soil and water system. This new initiative will provide a convenient and eco-friendly solution for disposing these items properly. It also promotes a circular economy where products are reused and repurposed, leading to a more sustainable community.

This event is available to city residents – proof of residency is required.

Please note, this is a drive-thru event. Volunteers will remove items from the cars.

NEW! Mattresses and Box Springs

1. • Acceptable:
     
     • Clean or lightly soiled
   • Unacceptable:
     
     • Wet, heavily soiled, or with bed bugs
   • Drop-Off Options:
1. Starting Sunday, September 15, residents can drop off mattresses/box springs at the event location (1710 Robin Hood Road, 23220)
   
   1. Please place them in the designated area in the recycle container
2. Drop-off Saturday, September 21 at the event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
   
   • NOTE: No mattresses or box springs will be taken after 2 pm on the day of the event

Paper Document Shredding

• • Up to five (5) boxes of documents
  • Be sure to remove all binders, staples, and clips

Electronics (various fees apply)

• • Computer systems (hard drive or CPU) and accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and all phones
  • Televisions, computer monitors and printers
• Other used electronic equipment (almost anything with a plug - see the online list for clarification, use the link below)
• Get the list of fees and the full list of electronics to recycle
  
  • Go to www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission

Household Hazardous Waste Items (HHW)

• Oil-based Paint
• Bug spray, pesticides, rodent poison, and herbicides (Roundup, Weed B Gon etc.)
• Latex and water-based paints will not be collected. These items can be left in open paint cans until they have dried out and then put in with regular curbside trash pick-up.

Biodegradable Lawn and Leaf Bag Give-Away (while supplies last)

• Proof of residency is required

For more information on recycling or the event, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X @DPW_RichmondVA or visit the Clean City Commission’s Instagram page @rvacleancitycommission

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting;  graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Media Alert

August 28, 2024
Contact: Tamara Jenkins
Phone: 804-646-1087
tamara.jenkins@rva.gov

City Hall to Close Early Due to Mechanical Issues

Richmond, VA – The City of Richmond City Hall will close at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28 due to mechanical issues with the HVAC system. All other city facilities are operational, ensuring that essential services continue without interruption, and will close at their normal hours today. City Hall is expected to operate at normal hours on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

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