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1. Where can I find the budget?

The current fiscal budget and archived budgets are located on this page.

2. How do I make a payment online?

You can pay County bills using our online payment system.

3. How do I apply for a job?

You can find job listings and submit applications through the

James City County Career Center.

4. What do I do with recyclables?

Use our Recyclopedia tool to look up a waste item and we’ll tell you how to recycle or dispose of it.

Request Curbside Recycling Services
Our curbside recycling program serves approximately 25,000 homes. If you live in the service area, a recycling cart and brochure will be delivered to your home upon request. Enroll in the County’s curbside recycling program or call the recycling hotline at 757-253-6700 to determine if curbside recycling is available in your area. Curbside collection is provided bi-weekly. View the recycling schedule for your home.

Convenience Centers
Free separated recycling drop-off available at all 3 recycling convenience centers:

• Jolly Pond Road
• Tewning Road
• Toano (Industrial Boulevard)

5. How do I dispose of trash?

The County does not provide curbside trash pickup, but citizens have 2 options for trash disposal:

1. The County operates 3 convenience centers where residents may dispose of trash or recyclable materials. Coupons, which subsidize the cost of waste disposal, are required to dispose of trash at the convenience centers.
2. Residents may hire a private company to perform curbside trash pickup.

The County’s curbside recycling program serves approximately 25,000 homes. If you live in the service area, a recycling cart and brochure will be delivered to your home upon request. Enroll in the County’s curbside recycling program or call the recycling hotline at 757-253-6700 to determine if curbside recycling is available in your area. Curbside collection is provided bi-weekly. View the recycling schedule for your home.

6. How do I submit a FOIA request?

You can find information on how to submit a FOIA request by clicking here.

7. Where can I learn about the County's Strategic Plan?

Read our guidebook for investing in the County's future and learn more about goals, capital projects and operational initiatives on our

2035 Strategic Plan webpage.

8. How do I report a problem with the website?

We are always striving to improve our website every day. If you find an error or you're having trouble finding important information, please fill out this form.