VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It appears that curbside recycling in Virginia Beach is here to stay.
The contract with TFC Recycling ends on June 30. Some residents were concerned that curbside recycling might get cut as it did in Chesapeake.
However, city councilmembers voted on the budget Tuesday night and included in that, they voted to approve an increase in the fees associated with recycling. A spokesperson said it will likely mean no gap in service for residents.
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Customers are expected to pay around $3 extra per month.
When the city of Virginia Beach put out a survey last Fall, about 10,000 people filled it out, and a majority said they wanted to keep the convenience of curbside pickup. Virginia Beach says the average number of homes receiving curbside recycling services is 125,000.
The city has not said if it will be TFC continuing the service or another provider.
Michael Benedetto, President of TFC Recycling, says they offer tours to the public in an effort to educate residents. Click here for more information.
