Henrico County

Varina District

See below for a list of projects coming from Henrico County's departments of Public Works and Public Utilities. Please note that all scheduled start and finish dates are subject to change.

NOVEMBER 2024

Leaf collection underway 

Free bagged leaf pickup and paid vacuum service are available for Henrico residents. 

Residents can go online to schedule vacuum service with the county’s vendor, Really Clean Streets. There are changes to the vacuum service from last year. Please familiarize yourself with the new setup before scheduling your pickup. Schedule your pickup online with Really Clean Streets. 

Customers will have an opportunity to complete a survey after placing their order. Really Clean Streets and Henrico use the information gathered to continually improve service. 

Bagged leaf trucks are cycling through designated zones around the county. View your location and pickup weeks. 

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Public Works, Public Utilities recognized by national organizations 

The National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies awarded second place in Excellence in Communications to Henrico Public Works for its floodplain map change communication campaign. Kristin Owen, floodplain and dam safety manager in Public Works, accepted the award at the association’s 2024 annual meeting in October. Congratulations to Kristin and her team! 

The American Water Works Association, Virginia Section has recognized Henrico County as the Best in Virginia Tap Water Taste Test Champion! Judges at a “utility rodeo” during the association’s annual meeting evaluated flavor, odor, clarity and aftertaste. Congratulations to all the Public Utilities staff! 

Upcoming opportunity for public comment

Mark your calendar to learn about projects in Henrico! 

Nov. 18: VDOT Route 5 Safety and Operations Study Meeting 

Varina Area Library | 6 - 8 p.m. 

Request for photos of WOAH! vests 

Have you been wearing your WOAH! vest as the days have gotten shorter? We’d love to feature you on our social media pages! 

Check us out on Facebook and/or X and tag us in a photo or send one to us in a message. You may be featured on our pages as we continue to promote pedestrian safety throughout the community! 

Vests are available for free at the county’s government centers, police stations, libraries and recreation centers. They are available in adult and children’s sizes. 

Learn more about pedestrian safety in Henrico

H.E.A.R.T. newsletter available to residents 

Did you know Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team (H.E.A.R.T.) has its own newsletter? Sign up to receive news about what this committee, including employees from Public Utilities, Public Works and other county agencies, is doing to make a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Henrico. 

Sign up here

Colder weather brings the beginning of water main break 'season'

A normal part of maintaining a water main system is addressing water main breaks, which commonly occur in the winter. This is due to the ground around the pipes shifting as it freezes and unfreezes. Public Utilities takes steps to reduce the number of breaks by renewing and replacing pipes. Crews will also provide bottled water and temporary water service whenever possible for impacted customers.

Watch this video to learn more about the emergency repair process, with footage from a recent break on Staples Mill Road. 

If you notice any signs of a water main break, please report them to Public Utilities at 804-727-8700 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 804-501-5025 after hours.