All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

An important message about city trash collection

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — City-operated waste collection will proceed on Monday, Dec. 31 (although City Hall will be closed), but will not be collected on Tuesday, New Year’s Day.

Waste and curbside recycling collection will proceed on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019.

With the holidays moving waste collection back one day this week and next, please remember to set your toter, waste bin, and recycling out the night before as crews will be running early to get all routes collected within the tight timeframe. This is particularly important this week and next as many residents are putting out more waste than average.

Paper and corrugated cardboard recycling are available at the Crossroads Drop-Off Center and the Recycling Center on Mudlick Road. Please consider recycling your cardboard from gifts to limit the amount entering the landfill and reducing the load on our waste crews this week, not to mention your waste bill.

Note, however, that most holiday wrapping paper cannot be recycled unless it is made of simple paper, so please throw it away.

Again, the next curbside collection date for #1 & 2 plastics and metal cans will be Wednesday, Jan. 2 (the normal collection date is the first and third Tuesday of each month).

Paper and cardboard products that have been used to serve food are not recyclable. If you place those and other non-recyclable materials in the recycling bins, you risk having our entire shipment refused and discarded.

However, many paper products can be composted. Consider starting a compost system at your residence to limit waste.

For more information about how to recycle in Buckhannon and Upshur County, please visit our recycling webpage at http://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/. You may also reach our Recycling Center at (304) 472-4443 or the Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-7916.

City of Buckhannon residents may recycle using curbside collection or the drop-off centers. All residents, city and county, may use the drop-off centers at CrossRoads Recycling and the Mudlick Recycling Center. We accept sorted 1 & 2 plastics and aluminum/steel at the curb. Plastics (1&2), metal cans, paper, magazines, and corrugated cardboard are accepted at the Crossroads Recycling Drop-Off.

All of those materials, plus electronics and yard waste, are accepted at the Mudlick Recycling Center.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Summer basketball

Summer league basketball wraps up week two

Week two of the Upshur County Summer Basketball League concluded with standout scoring performances and multiple games, including two forfeits by Country Roads Physical Therapy.

City council to review water board’s recommendation for new water treatment plant

The Buckhannon Water Board has recommended moving forward with a new water treatment plant and related infrastructure upgrades, sending a proposal to the city council for approval.

Gail Lovel Zickefoose

Gail L. Zickefoose, a dedicated educator, community leader, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully at age 83 after a long illness, leaving a legacy of service, kindness, and devotion to others.

Buckhannon City Council Agenda: July 15, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council released the agenda for its upcoming July 15, 2025, meeting.

Upshur County Relay for Life aims to raise $35,000 for cancer research on July 19

The Upshur County Relay for Life will host its annual event July 19 at Jawbone Park, aiming to raise $35,000 for cancer research while celebrating survivors and bringing the community together through activities and remembrance ceremonies.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital team members engage in statewide healthcare leadership program

Two WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital employees were honored by the West Virginia Hospital Association Leadership Academy, with Paula Cutright graduating and Matthew Scott selected for future participation in the statewide healthcare leadership program.

Post 7 drops outings to Doddridge and Morgantown

Buckhannon Post 7 suffered consecutive road defeats, falling 10-2 to Doddridge County and 11-0 to Morgantown Post 2, dropping their season record to 2-15.

Summer basketball league begins week two

The Upshur County Summer Basketball League entered its second week with standout performances from top scorers including Cory Harper, Dalton Hamrick, Cordell Nicola, and Vinny Snuffer leading their teams across multiple games.

Buckhannon City Council Special Meeting Agenda: July 15, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council has released the agenda for its special meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025.