June - July 2020 News

President’s Corner

When I last wrote you in early April, most of us were still reeling from the dramatic “stay-at-home” orders our Governor issued as part of his battle plan for dealing with the coronavirus. Many of us were scared, and those of us on the Stratford Manor Association board were frustrated because of the impact the restrictions had on our ability to lead our community.

But we persevered, voting on timely projects via email (our April and June meetings were cancelled due to the social distancing requirements and continued concern about the virus). Over the past two months we have taken action on hiring a CPA firm to review our books for the years 2018-19, engaged an attorney to redraft one of our core governing documents to bring it up to 21^st century standards, made certain that our landscaping firm continued to keep our campus beautiful, and assisted Abbitt Management in early May in conducting a comprehensive review of maintenance and architectural issues in our annual inspection tour. At the same time, we are eagerly awaiting the results of our reserve study this summer so we can deal with infrastructure issues such as repaving.

Some  of these items are expounded on in news articles on the pages of this newsletter. The point I want to make here is that our nine-member board recognized the need to continue moving forward with projects that cannot be put on the shelf, and voted unanimously in favor of all but one emailed motion. In other words, board members embraced the need for unity under these extreme conditions and supported each other in making these important decisions.

I also want to proudly note that you, our owners, showed great cooperation in tackling the maintenance issues brought up in our spring inspections. It illustrates that most of you support the argument that having well-kept homes throughout our community will benefit us all.

With that attitude, we are certain to be proud of living in Stratford Manor for years  to come.

                                                                                     --John Gullett, President

Spring inspections hit most owners

 Abbitt Management’s first-ever exterior inspection of Stratford Manor townhomes was perhaps the most comprehensive scrutiny in the history of our community, with 126 units (out of 129) written up.

The early May inspections included some 25 architectural violations, with the rest being maintenance items great and small. “The Abbitt inspector was very thorough, in part because he had no historical information on items that were approved in past years,” said President John Gullett, who was marked up for four maintenance issues.

“All of my items were legitimately written up,” he said, “but one was for posting a hand-drawn rainbow on our storm door in support of a neighborhood project for bored children called  ‘Find the rainbows.’ But it was against the rules, so we took it down.”

Architectural Chair Satori Gregorakis, who accompanied the inspector on about half of the inspections, said items like awnings or sheds on patios were called out because our previous management company did not provide enough historical information to prove prior approval. “That’s one of the real positives coming out of this inspection,” he said, “because Abbitt set up electronic files, including photos, on each Stratford Manor townhome. Now we have detailed historical information to use in future inspections.”

When a recap of the violations and maintenance items was provided to Mr. Gregorakis, he and the President re-inspected nearly all units and found many situations that they had reason to overrule.  “All gardens in the common area, including those adjacent to patio fences, were written up as violations,” Mr. Gregorakis said. “And several citations were for satellite dishes or non-standard doors. We asked the board to override those violations because we had no historical data addressing them, and the board agreed.”

The Architectural Chairman and the President investigated every complaint owners submitted to Abbitt, “and we did it with great care, said Mr. Gregorakis, and some owners noticed. “From what I can see, the board and its representatives showed good faith in resolving numerous issues,” said Donna Groller, who lives on Kenilworth Drive and is a member of the board.

Despite some complaints, many homeowners appeared to be busy in late May and early June repairing broken gutters and repainting peeling gables with a positive attitude, said Mr. Gullett. “They recognized that we are all in this together.”  He added that the board’s action in overruling some inspector citations should not be seen as a sign that standards are less rigid. “We will be expecting the same level of compliance next year.”

SMA’s website gets new manager

Katie Johnston, our board’s social and welcome committee chair, has agreed to assume the additional responsibility of managing SMA’s website, or blog. The site—stratfordmanornn.blogspot.com-- is a handy source for community news, current rules and regulations, and architectural compliance information—including a downloadable “Architectural Review Application” for board approval of exterior home projects.

Stratford Manor News Briefs

Landscaping activity continues uninterrupted—Stratford Manor’s lawn service, Year Round Landscaping (YRL), has been keeping up its regular spring and early summer schedule despite the challenges of the pandemic.

Landscaping chair Nancy Allen said mulching has already started and should be completed by mid-June. Weekly mowing has been going on for weeks. YRL just planted vinca, an annual flowering plant that provides color all summer and repels deer, at two of the Stratford Manor signs and at another location on Wellesley Drive.

Owners who volunteered to water the newly planted vinca include Lorraine Winall and Sarah Krause of Kenilworth Drive and Betty Blackburn of Wellesley Drive.

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 Tree work slated for August—In response to owners’ requests, Stratford Manor’s tree service contractor inspected all of our trees recently to look for dead limbs and any needed trimming since its last visit.

Kenneth Keeton, owner of Squirrely Jack Tree and Lawn Care, and representatives of the SMA board spotted a dozen places where work needs to be done. The work, which will cost the SMA nearly $3,000, is deemed essential in light of predictions of an active hurricane season this year.

The tree firm already has a backlog of work requests, but said it would get Stratford Manor’s work done in August.

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Mid-Year Assessment payment notices mailed--Abbitt Management has mailed mid-year assessment statements to all Stratford Manor owners, with a due date of July 1.  As in the past, there is a 30-day grace period. If payment isn’t made by July 31, a late fee will be imposed.

To avoid any handling fees by third parties, you should mail a check and the remittance stub to the Abbitt Management office printed on the form, or hand-deliver them to Abbitt’s office at 11835 Fishing Point Drive (Suite 101).

You can enjoy the convenience of paying online, but there is a fee imposed by a third party.  If you need help with this method, contact Abbitt’s billing office.

Trash Pickup Schedule

June 9—Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

June 16—Trash only

June 23—Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

June 30—Trash only

July 7-----Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

July 14---Trash only

July 21---Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

July 28---Trash only

August 4—Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

August 11—Trash only

August 18-Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

August 25—Trash only 

 If your container was missed, call 757-933-2311 within 24 hours. 

Trash and recycling receptacles should be curbside no earlier than the evening before scheduled collection day and removed from the street by the morning after collections.

April - May News

President’s Corner

In the previous issue of this Newsletter, I boasted that your board is off and running in the new year, full of optimism, hope and aspirations befitting the prevailing spirit of Stratford Manor.  That was in mid-February, before the world changed in the most dramatic way imaginable.

Today we are hunkered down in our homes, with our children and grandchildren out of school and others in our families either working from home or not working at all. In an instant, our world has turned upside down and many of us are too frightened to even go to the grocery store.

I hope all of you are heeding the advice of the experts on how to minimize your chances of becoming infected by the coronavirus.  I won’t go into the controversial issues of whether healthy people should wear masks, or whether our government should have anticipated the severity of the crisis. Chances are you have had your fill of all the talking heads on TV pontificating about who should have done what and when it will all end.

Instead, I prefer to focus on the positives. In particular, I want to make note of the kindness and compassion so many of our neighbors are showing in this difficult time, and reassure you that your SMA board is continuing to perform its duties—albeit at a reduced level.

First, I direct you to the various news articles in this issue of our community newsletter that chronicle activities that are continuing despite the terrible circumstances.   Further, our landscaping service is keeping up with its regular duties like mowing, edging, fertilizing and general cleanup—so much so that we are welcoming spring in our “Sunday best”. Next on their list is mulching and planting annuals, a reminder to all of us that life goes on.

But the most gratifying development has to do with the heightened community spirit we can all sense. Instead of saying, “Have a nice day”, neighbors are saying, “Do you need anything?”, or “How can I help you?”—and they mean it.

Many of our residents are volunteering their services to fill the urgent need for proper medical supplies, such as those in a local church group making face masks for Riverside Hospital health workers. Others are volunteering at the Food Bank or other agencies dealing with record demand for their services. I learned just today about a group of neighbors getting together to help one of their own get his front yard cleared of weeds and ready for spring. He didn’t ask for the help; they just did it.

Others are putting stuffed bears or rainbow cutouts in their windows.  And many are taking the time to talk on Face Time or Zoom-- or by phone-- with relatives we haven’t thought of for awhile, recognizing the importance of family in a time of crisis.

We will get through this, and we will be stronger than ever before.

— John Gullett, President

Neighborhood block party cancelled

Stratford Manor’s second annual spring block party, scheduled for May 16, has been cancelled due to the social distancing requirements of Virginia’s war against the coronavirus.

“We are extremely disappointed that we have to cancel this fun event,” said Katie Johnston, chairperson of the Social and Welcoming Committee. “But the governor’s restrictions on mingling are in effect until June 10, and we don’t want to take any chances on spreading the virus.”

Ms. Johnston said her committee will be looking at the possibility of an outdoor event in the fall, but it’s too soon to make those plans. Meanwhile, she added, “I want to thank all of our residents for their patience. We will be back!”

Board selects firm for reserve study

The SMA board of directors has retained DLM Architects, the firm that conducted our HOA’s most-recent reserve study, to conduct a reserve study update in 2020.

As noted in an earlier issue of this newsletter, the board is required by Virginia law to have an independent and comprehensive inspection and review of our infrastructure needs every five years. “Since the last study was in 2015,” said SMA President John Gullett, “we need to make sure it’s done again sometime this year. And since we know we have to develop a master plan for addressing our infrastructure needs, we thought it made sense to get the reserve study done first.”

Bob Lucas, chairman of the newly created Infrastructure Replacement/Repair Committee, said DLM, a well-respected architectural firm based in Virginia Beach, was chosen because of its reputation and because of its familiarity with Stratford Manor.  He said the new study is aimed at making certain that the association is setting aside enough funds to finance the cost of repair or replacement of such things as roads, fences, sidewalks and curbs. “But it will also go a long way toward giving us the data we need to develop our master plan for tackling the improvements we have already identified.”

Barring any delay due to the coronavirus crisis, the study should be completed sometime this summer.

Speed-limit signs posted

As part of the SMA board’s ongoing effort to slow down speeders, three “15 mph” speed-limit signs have been erected at the main entrances to Stratford Manor, along with two “children at play” signs. The permanent signs are intended to make sure that visitors and residents alike know the speed limit. Until now, the only speed-limit posting was in small letters on the entrance signs.

“At the same time,” said SMA Treasurer Satori Gregorakis, “we recognize that children are now utilizing our common areas and parking lots more after the board liberalized the rules on bikes and scooters, so we put up the ‘children at play’ signs where we thought it appropriate.”

Meanwhile, the board continues to seek the City’s help in addressing parking and speeding issues on the public portion of Wellesley Drive. “There has been a problem lately with big trucks blocking motorists’ views near our entrance on Wellesley,” SMA President John Gullett noted, “and we are asking the police for help.”

Committee forges ahead in open-air meeting

The SMA’s Governing Documents Compliance Committee (formerly called Rules and Regulations Committee) -- facing the mammoth task of reviewing all of the association’s governing documents over the next several months--refuses to let the coronavirus stand in its way.  Donna Groller and her committee organized an outdoor meeting on Sunday, April 5 in one of the community’s common areas, where committee members could easily observe the required social distancing.  

The committee, which also includes homeowners Nancy Allen, Linda White, Fran Hodges and Katie Johnson, is charged with reviewing the association’s bylaws, declaration, and other documents that guide the board in governing the community. “Most of these documents date back to the 1980s,” said Ms. Groller, “and our new attorney recommended that we make certain that their provisions are consistent and up to date.”

Ms. Groller said the committee’s work is not expected to result in any major policy changes. “However, we will be submitting our work to members for their approval at the annual owners meeting in November.” 

The committee’s goal is to complete its review by this summer and then present its findings to the board.  This should allow any necessary redrafting and submission to SMA members prior to the annual meeting.

Spring inspections coming-- time to spruce up!

Thinking about fixing that broken screen on the back window? Is your shed looking a little shabby? With spring busting out all over, now is the time to tackle those issues that detract from a great-looking townhouse.

Not convinced? Then ponder this: Abbitt Management, our property management firm, and the Stratford Manor Homeowners Association will be conducting their annual architectural inspection later in April.  They will be looking at the exterior of each residence, making note of things that violate SMA’s governing documents.

In addition to looking for architectural violations, the inspectors will be checking the condition of your roof, shutters, windows, patio, and shed, and whether you are keeping up your garden and flower beds. Residents found to have maintenance issues will receive a notice from Abbitt Management, reminding them of the community’s standards.

“We recognize that these are very stressful times,” said Satori Gregorakis, SMA’s architectural compliance officer, “but the good news is that residents can all take care of most things that need to be fixed without violating the government’s stay-at-home order. Plus, it gets you out of the house!”

Tricia Wells, Abbitt’s community manager, asked that residents who see the inspectors not interrupt their work by asking questions. “This is Abbitt’s first inspection of Stratford Manor,” said Ms. Wells, “so we will be getting photos of each townhouse and taking the time to get familiar with all the units. Having to stop and converse with homeowners will greatly lengthen the process—which will increase the cost to your HOA.”

A detailed list of items subject to inspection can be found under “Architectural Compliance” on the SMA blog site, stratfordmanornn.blogspot.com.

Trash talk: those unsightly piles no one likes

Some Stratford Manor residents started their spring cleaning early last month, much to the dismay of their neighbors. That’s because piles of old bookcases, soiled carpet and other debris suddenly appeared on the curb and sat for a week or more—contrary to the community’s rules on disposing of bulk waste.

As each SMA newsletter issue advises, bulk waste—essentially trash that won’t fit into a trash bin-- is picked up once every two weeks (the same day recycling bins are emptied).  This trash typically includes furniture, carpet, mattresses, yard waste, and debris from remodeling or repair work.

Prior to last summer, SMA’s rules required residents to wait until the day before the scheduled pickup day to put their bulk waste at the curb. To make it easier for those of us who needed to use a weekend to do yard work, the SMA board changed the rule in 2019 to allow putting out bulk waste the weekend before a scheduled pickup day (usually Tuesday).

Lately, some residents seem to have forgotten the HOA rules on this. “We have had a spike in situations recently where old smelly carpeting and broken furniture show up on the curb a day or two after the city’s bulk waste truck rolled through,” said SMA President John Gullett. “That means the rest of us have to put up with it for nearly two weeks.”

  

“If a neighbor knows who did it,” Mr. Gullett said, “we talk with the offender and ask them to take it to the dump or move it behind their unit until the proper time.  More often than not, they express surprise that there is a rule—or even a schedule! Unfortunately, many times we don’t know who put it out.”

Mr. Gullett remarked that one unsightly pile of trash on Wellesley Drive was so offensive that the neighbors took up a collection and paid a local handyman to carry it off to the dump.

Nancy Allen, the SMA’s Landscaping Committee chair, said the trash also interferes with the lawn service’s work, and kills the grass if left there too long.  “Bulk trash should be placed in the gutter next to the curb,” she said, “but some places are so narrow that you have to put it on the common area. That’s when it becomes a problem for the grass.”

Mr. Gullett reminds offenders that each issue of the Newsletter contains a schedule of pickup times so residents can plan when to put their bulk waste out for pickup. “If you just clip out the schedule and put it on your refrigerator, you will never have to wonder when the next pickup is coming,” he said.

He also noted that the city’s Denbigh Drop-Off Facility is now back in operation and will take your waste without charge.  For details of what the City will pick up, please go to the bulk waste program section of the Newport News City website.

Trash Pickup Schedule

April 14— Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

April 21— Trash only

April 28—Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

May 5— Trash only

May 12— Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

May 19— Trash only

May 27—Weds pickup due to holiday. Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

June 2—Trash only

June 9—Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

June 16—Trash only

June 23—Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

June 30—Trash only

If your container was missed during collection, call 757-933-2311.

Trash and recycling receptacles should be curbside no earlier than the evening before scheduled collection day and removed from the street by the morning after collections.

Bulk trash, which is collected on the same schedule as recycling, may be put out the weekend before scheduled collection.

February - March 2020 News

President’s Corner

When your Stratford Manor Association board came together on Feb. 12 for its first meeting of the new year, there was a noticeable sense of both relief and optimism among our nine directors:

 --“Relief” because we have, for the most part, put a tumultuous year behind us. There are still some end-of-the-year loose ends, but Abbitt Management has guided us through an orderly process for closing out the old year.

--”Optimism” because 1) we entered 2020 with a very healthy balance sheet; 2) we now have a very strong new board fully seated (the last new addition was Bob Lucas, who came aboard in December); 3) we added two new committees (See news item on Page 3); and 4) we formally adopted some very meaningful 2020 board goals to guide us.

 We are now focused on the challenges of the new year, and we believe we have all the resources we need to make it our best year ever. Our ambitious goals reflect that optimism. For instance, we will shortly engage a consulting engineer who will help us develop a master plan for infrastructure work (road repairs and paving, sidewalk and curb repairs, etc) and finally launch Phase 1 of what we anticipate will be a multi-year project.

Engaging a consultant for this planning makes perfect sense this year, since we are required by law to have an independent and comprehensive inspection and review of our infrastructure needs in 2020. This new study, which will give us the estimated cost of repair or replacement of major common-area components over the next five years, is aimed at making certain that the association is setting aside enough “replacement” funds to finance these costs.

The last such study, completed in early 2016, calls for us to deposit a total of $15,089 into our replacement reserve funds this year. Our modest increase in owner assessments for 2020 is allowing us to set aside more--a total of $19,838.

The board’s other 2020 goals include conducting a comprehensive review of our governing documents, development of a policy on short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnbs), continuation of efforts to build a heightened sense of community among residents, and beautification of common areas as our budget permits.

In short, we are off and running in the new year—focused on continuing our efforts, individually and as a board, to maintain and perhaps even improve the quality of life in Stratford Manor for all of our residents.

With your cooperation and support, we CAN make a difference!

--John Gullett, President

Save the date: free block party May 16

Reminded of last year’s highly successful neighborhood block party, the SMA board approved Social and Welcome Committee Chairperson Katie Johnston’s request to stage a comparable outdoor event this spring.  This year’s party will be held on Saturday, May 16—typically great weather for an outdoor event!

“We haven’t worked out the details,” said Ms. Johnston, “but we hope to exceed last year’s attendance, since word got around about the benefits of enjoying good food and conversation with neighbors at a SMA-sponsored block party.”

Last spring’s event was held in mid-May in the large common area behind several Wellesley units. It attracted 35-40 residents who enjoyed grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and sides—and games. “It was a great opportunity for residents to meet more of their neighbors,” said Ms. Johnston. “The feedback was all positive.”

Details of the May 16 party will be announced well before the event. All Stratford Manor residents and owners and their families are invited, at no cost to attendees.

Landscapers gearing up for busy spring

It probably doesn’t look like it to most residents, but spring is fast approaching, and Year Round Landscaping (YRL) is already at work tackling items on its spring checklist.

As usual for this time of year, YRL is spending the rest of February and into March trimming crepe myrtles and various grasses, fertilizing the common-area grass, spraying for weeds and putting down mulch.

Landscaping Committee chairperson Nancy Allen said she and YRL are hoping that we dodged serious winter weather again this year. “But we remain prepared to deal with whatever comes our way,” she added.

Rain storm fells tree, overloads drainage

Strong rain storms moving over Stratford Manor in mid-February brought down at least one large tree in the natural area behind Sloane Place and created a small lake in the common area between Sloane and Wellesley Drive.  Luckily, no damage was reported.

Landscaping Committee Chairperson Nancy Allen said one tall tree fell neatly between two other trees without hitting anything. A second tall tree had slammed into an adjoining tree and hung up on its branches.  This “leaning tree” created a hazardous situation that prompted the board to consider it an emergency.

“We contacted Squirrely Jack (Tree and Lawn Care) and they came out immediately to investigate,” said Ms. Allen. “They agreed that it needed to come down right away, and scheduled its removal as soon as they completed work on an emergency already under way at another location.”

It should be removed in a few days, said Ms. Allen. “Until then, we urge everyone to stay away from that area until it no longer poses a threat.” If it does fall, it will not hit any structures.

At the same time, a major drain behind 91 Wellesley Drive backed up enough to fill the entire common area— in part due to rocks covering the drain opening. “A resident reported seeing neighborhood kids one day moving around the large rocks surrounding the opening,” said Ms. Allen.  “This was a potentially serious problem that, thankfully, we are correcting right away.”

She said YRL, who is doing the work on that drain, has been asked to inspect the other drains in our community to see if they have any obstructions, and to set up a schedule for future drain inspections.

Solar light passes test; Phase 2 OK’d

Responding to residents’ complaints about the darkness of the entrance to Sloane Place at Wellesley Drive, the SMA board late last year installed on a test basis a solar flood light aimed at the entrance sign. The good news: the light actually works most days, despite a warning by our contractor that it might not.  The bad news: it needs strengthening to make it bright enough for everyone to see it.

“Later this year we hope to revisit our plans to replace the entire signage with signs that have built-in lighting,” said SMA President John Gullett. “For now, we are attempting to provide temporary lighting that’s affordable—and that means solar.”

At its February 12 meeting, the board approved the purchase of additional solar lights to boost the lighting at Sloane and add lighting to the only remaining unlit sign, on Kenilworth Drive near Deep Creek Road.

To hold down costs, board members will purchase and install the lights themselves. Mr. Gullett said we should see the new lights in the next few weeks.

Homeowners’ patio leaves add to cleanup costs

The SMA board had to deal with an unpleasant surprise in the aftermath of this winter’s final leaf pick up by its lawn service: large piles of leaves that magically appeared after the crew had gone.

“Year Round Landscaping (YRL)  informed us in January that the piles were not their responsibility and that we would have to pay an additional cost to have them picked up,” said SMA president John Gullett. “We realized—too late—that some homeowners apparently thought it would be okay to rake their patio and flower bed leaves into the common areas.

“Unfortunately, we couldn’t be certain which units the leaves came from, so we had to fork over nearly $1,200 of association funds to clean it all up.”

Mr. Gullett speculated that some residents may not realize that they are responsible for picking up and disposing of leaves on their property, either in their trash cans or in clear bags for regular curbside pickup. “Our contract with YRL does not cover removal of leaves on homeowners’ properties,” he explained.

He said the costly incident prompted the board to commit to doing a better job next fall in reminding residents to pick up their own leaves.

“With everyone’s cooperation,” he said, “we can continue to maintain a well-kept look in our community without incurring unnecessary expenses.”

Board appoints committee leaders

The SMA board filled two committee chair vacancies at its Feb. 12 meeting, giving the association a full slate of committee leaders for 2020.

Donna Groller, who was elected to the board last November, has been appointed chairperson of the newly named Governing Documents Committee (formerly called Rules and Regulations).

Bob Lucas, who joined the board in December, heads up the newly created Infrastructure Replacement/Repair Committee. This new committee will oversee the development and implementation of a master plan for infrastructure work (roads, storm drains, fences, curbs, etc.). Mr. Lucas’s group will also coordinate the 2020 updating of the association’s reserves study (See President’s Corner on Page 1).

“Ms. Groller’s  experience as a human resources executive will prove invaluable as she and her committee tackle a comprehensive review of the association’s articles of incorporation, bylaws and other governing documents this year, “ said President John Gullett. “And Mr. Lucas’s skills as an Air Force officer and Defense Department consultant will ensure that we get maximum benefit from our infrastructure studies.”

Reappointments to committee chairs for 2020 include: Linda Wahlert, Nominating Committee; Satori Gregorakis, Architectural Committee; Nancy Allen, Landscaping Committee; and Katie Johnston, Social & Welcome Committee.

Annual Owners’ Meeting date set

The annual meeting of the Stratford Manor Association’s owners will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Christ United Methodist Church on Deep Creek Road.

The SMA board settled on the date after reviewing last year’s meeting results. SMA President John Gullett said the shift to a November timeframe from the traditional October dates was necessary in 2019 because of the change in property managers. “But we felt like the later date gave us additional valuable time to more accurately report on the year’s accomplishments and shortfalls.”

He said meeting materials will be sent out with the usual proxy mailing in early November.

Trash Pickup Schedule

February 25—Trash only

March 3—Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

March 10— Trash only

March 17— Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

March 24— Trash only

March 31— Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

April 7— Trash only

April 14— Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

April 21— Trash only

April 28—Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

May 5— Trash only

May 12— Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

May 19— Trash only

May 27—Weds pickup due to holiday. Recycling, bulk pickup & trash

If your container was missed during collection, call 757-933-2311.

Trash and recycling receptacles should be curbside no earlier than the evening before scheduled collection day and removed from the street by the morning after collections.

Bulk trash, which is collected on the same schedule as recycling, may be put out the weekend before scheduled collection.