Winter Storm Kingston
The City of Virginia Beach is responding to this weather system that has brought heavy snow and freezing temperatures to our area.
The City of Virginia Beach is returning to its normal operating schedule on Saturday, Feb. 22. Additional updates and information can be found on this page.
Latest Update
City to Resume Normal Operations on Feb. 22
Thank you for your patience and flexibility during Winter Storm Kingston! The City will resume regular operations on Saturday, Feb. 22. See the latest updates below:
City Facilities
- The City will resume collecting trash and recycling on Saturday, starting with routes that were not serviced on Wednesday, followed by Thursday and then Friday collections. Crews will collect on Sunday and Monday morning as well. Keep your cans curbside and until they are serviced.
- Most Virginia Beach Public Library branches will reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. The Pungo-Blackwater Library and TCC/Joint-Use Library will open at 9 a.m., Feb. 22.
- All recreation centers will reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Most outdoor activity areas, including trails, courts and playgrounds, will be closed due to snow coverage.
- The Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School Museum is closed on Saturday, Feb. 22.
- The Thoroughgood House is closed through Sunday, Feb. 23.
Trash & Recycling
Due to icy roads in neighborhoods, the City will resume collecting trash on Saturday, beginning with routes that did not get collected on Wednesday, before moving onto Thursday's and Friday's routes. Crews will also collect trash on Sunday and Monday morning. Thank you residents for your patience and flexibility.
Residents are advised to place their carts at the curb today and keep them there until they are serviced.
Please note that this schedule is subject to the safe accessibility of neighborhoods by waste collection trucks.
The Waste Management office, Landfill, and West Neck Recycling Center are closed.
For additional information regarding City services, call VB311 by dialing 3-1-1 or 757-385-3111 .
Past Updates
Due to impacts from Winter Storm Kingston, most City of Virginia Beach facilities and offices will be closed Friday, Feb. 21, with the following exceptions:
- The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will open at 9 a.m., Feb. 21.
- The Sandler Center for Performing Arts will hold its 8 p.m. show, “Annie,” Feb. 21.
Trash collection will also remain suspended Feb. 21. Public Works will re-evaluate secondary roadways on Friday to determine if collection can resume on Saturday.
Crews have prioritized snow clearing and de-icing at recreation centers and libraries with the goal of allowing them to open at their regular hours on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Stay Warm, Stay Safe
Residents are advised to stay indoors to avoid icy road conditions as much as possible. Residents can stay informed during local emergencies including major weather events by signing up for VBAlert. Text “VBAlert” to 67283 or sign up at VirginiaBeach.gov/VBAlert to receive important messages and emergency alert notifications from the City of Virginia Beach and Emergency Management during inclement weather.
For information regarding City services and information, visit VirginiaBeach.gov or contact VB311 Citizen Services by dialing 3-1-1 or 757-385-3111.
Due to Winter Storm Kingston, City of Virginia Beach facilities and offices will be closed Thursday, Feb. 20.
Waste and Recycling Services Updates
- Wednesday, Feb. 19: Waste collection services will be completed on Saturday, Feb. 22.
- Thursday, Feb. 20: Waste and recycling services will be conducted on Saturday, Feb. 22.
- Friday, Feb. 21: Waste and recycling services will take place on Monday, Feb. 24.
Residents are advised to place their carts at the curb today and keep them there until they are serviced. This schedule is subject to the safe accessibility of waste collection trucks in the neighborhoods.
Stay Warm, Stay Safe
Residents are advised to stay indoors to avoid anticipated hazardous road conditions as much as possible. Residents can stay informed during local emergencies including major weather events by signing up for VBAlert. Text “VBAlert” to 67283 or sign up at VirginiaBeach.gov/VBAlert to receive important messages and emergency alert notifications from the City of Virginia Beach and Emergency Management during inclement weather.
For information regarding City services and information, visit VirginiaBeach.gov or contact VB311 Citizen Services by dialing 3-1-1 or 757-385-3111.
Due to expected snowfall from Winter Storm Kingston, City of Virginia Beach facilities and offices will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Waste and recycling services for Feb. 19 will take place as long as road conditions permit. Residents must have their carts at the curb by 6 a.m. Crews will begin their routes earlier to cover as much of the service day as possible.
Residents are advised to stay indoors to avoid anticipated hazardous road conditions as much as possible. Public Works crews and Parks & Recreation Landscape Services are treating snow routes and critical public safety buildings. The City will continue to closely monitor the storm’s development and coordinate efforts to ensure readiness for any impacts we may experience.
Residents can stay informed during local emergencies including major weather events by signing up for VBAlert. Text “VBAlert” to 67283 or sign up at VirginiaBeach.gov/VBAlert to receive important messages and emergency alert notifications from the City of Virginia Beach and Emergency Management during inclement weather.
For information regarding City services and information, visit VirginiaBeach.gov or contact VB311 Citizen Services by dialing 3-1-1 or 757-385-3111 .
Notifications
Event Cancelations
The following meetings have been canceled:
- Independence Boulevard & Wakefield Drive/Paul Revere Road traffic signal public information meeting scheduled for Feb. 19 has been rescheduled for March 12 .
- Historical Review Board meeting scheduled for Feb. 19 has been rescheduled for Feb. 26 .
- The Community Organization Grant meeting scheduled for Feb. 19 has been rescheduled for Feb. 24 .
- The Independent Citizen Review Board meeting scheduled for Feb. 19.
- Wetlands Board meeting scheduled for Feb. 20.
- Community Services Board Executive Committee Meeting scheduled for Feb. 20.
- The Bayfront Advisory Commission regular meeting and student committee meeting scheduled for Feb. 20.
The following events have been canceled:
- Tours of Thoroughgood House and Lynnhaven House.
- The Feb. 20 Sandler Center performance of “Out of the Box featuring Hoot & Annie” is rescheduled to Thursday, March 13. For more details, visit SandlerCenter.org .
- The 2025 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference scheduled for Feb. 17-22.
- The Virginia High School League State Wrestling Championship scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22.
Resources
Phone Numbers & Resources
To report a water and/or sewer emergency, please call Virginia Beach 311 at 757-385-3111 .