Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 23, 2026 — Portsmouth City Council has unanimously voted to postpone the implementation of its new appointment-only bulk trash collection system. The delay is set to last until at least January.

The decision follows a period of significant feedback from city residents who reported issues with the system’s initial rollout. Common complaints cited by residents included a perceived confusion surrounding the new procedures, difficulties in scheduling pickup appointments, and receiving inconsistent information about the service.

In response to these concerns, the council opted to pause the new system and reinstate the previous method of weekly bulk trash collection. The exact date for the potential reintroduction of the appointment-only system was not specified beyond the “at least January” timeline.

Further details regarding the specific reasons for the confusing rollout, the number of residents who reported issues, or the exact nature of the inconsistent information were not provided in the public announcement. The contractor responsible for the new system was also not named.

The council’s unanimous vote indicates a unified approach to addressing resident dissatisfaction and ensuring a smoother transition for future service changes. The city will continue with its established weekly pickup schedule while it presumably reevaluates or refines the appointment-based model. No timeline for this reevaluation was announced.


Story summarized from the original created by Naomi Washington on www.wtkr.com, see more information here.

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