CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – If you’ve found yourself standing at your trash and recycling bins, wondering which one that plastic bottle or takeout container belongs in, you might not have tried Charlottesville’s Recycle Coach app yet. Launched earlier this year by the City’s Department of Public Works, the app is designed to help residents quickly determine “what goes where” when it comes to recycling.
Recycle Coach is based on your address, providing quick answers on whether items should be recycled or discarded. Along with the “What Goes Where?” tool, the app includes collection schedules, reminders, and updates on any changes to waste services all in one place.
City officials say the app also aims to reduce waste contamination, a common issue with recycling. The app is available on the App Store and Google Play. More information on Recycle Coach and Charlottesville’s waste management services can be found on the City’s Waste Management Page.
