Little High Neighborhood Association

Information for and about the Little High Neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA

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Time for a Spring-Clean… Responsibly & FREE

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Rivanna Solid Waste AuthorityThe Rivanna Solid Waste Authority has four upcoming collection events for different types of waste starting April 11 until May 2 so if you have things you’ve been meaning to get rid of, now’s a great time. The following rules and conditions apply in ALL of the four collection events:

  • collection is FREE.
  • ONLY the residents of Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the Town of Scottsville are eligible to participate.
  • You will need to bring ID with your name and address to verify you are a resident of the above locations.
  • Commercial participation is PROHIBITED.
  • There is NO pickup. You have to transport the items you wish to dispose of to the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center which is located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, Va 22903.
  • Sometimes advance registration is required and sometimes not. Check the details for each event below.
  • For bulkier/heavier items, please bring people to help unload.

FREE Electronic Waste Collection Day, April 11

Residents of Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the Town of Scottsville are invited to dispose of their unwanted and broken electronic devices. The free bi-annual event welcomes cell phones, computers, Plasma/LCD/LED screens, DVD players, VCRs, camcorders, stereos, printers, scanners, corded and cordless telephones, gaming systems, fax machines, adding machines, calculators, charging cables, and digital cameras. Each registered household can dispose up to 10 items. A maximum of 2 CRT displays are allowed per household (cathode ray tube-style televisions or computer monitors). CRTs count towards the 10-item limit.

The collection will take place on Saturday, April 11.

** Advance registration is required as space is limited. Click here to register**

When signing up, you will be asked to select from a list of 45 minute time slots. Many of the time slots are already full but you can join a wait list.

** I have a time slot, don’t have a lot to take, so I would be glad to add a few things up to the 10 item limit. **

** Please email me asap with requests. ** 

Once registered, please bring your confirmation ticket (a digital copy on your phone is acceptable) and the electronic devices you wish to dispose of.

FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection, April 17-18

Household hazardous waste (HHW) will take place on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9am-3pm. Advance registration is NOT required.

Materials accepted on this day include:

  • Acids
  • Adhesives
  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries
  • CFLs
  • Floor and furniture polish
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Gasoline
  • Household cleaners
  • Kerosene
  • Motor oil
  • Paint and paint-related products and solvents
  • Pesticides

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ECO Fair 2026 is 4/18

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Note: this post is adapted from a Charlottesville City Press Release dated 4/3/26

ECO Fair 2026The City of Charlottesville’s Office of Sustainability and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont are hosting ECO Fair 2026, a celebration of Earth Month on Saturday, April 18 from 9am to 1pm. With over 25 locally based organizations and vendors represented, this year’s Eco Fair aims to create a space for residents of all ages to learn from local environmental and sustainability experts and learn about ways they can get involved in preserving our shared natural resources.

The event will feature an impressive line-up of educational live demonstrations and “Lightning Talks” on a variety of topics related to water resources, waste diversion, tree care, home energy efficiency, and so much more! The event will also feature live performances, family friendly activities, and food vendors. For the full event schedule, click here. [Read More…]

Applications now open for City E-Bike Grants

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The City of Charlottesville has launched a three-tiered grant program to encourage residents to use e-bikes to get around town. The goals of this program are to reduce automobile traffic congestion and reduce the city’s carbon footprint. Launched in 2025, the program has been expanded this year to encourage a broader segment of City residents. ALL adult (18 yrs and up) residents are eligible to apply for a $500 grant toward the purchase of an e-bike and/or certain related equipment from designated vendors. Grants at the $500 level are open to residents regardless of income.

The $1,000 and $1,500 grants are tied to income and/or participation in government assistance programs. You can check your eligibility on the City’s website.

Grant winners at any of the levels are chosen by a lottery drawing held each quarter. For the current quarter, the grant application process runs from April 1 to 30.

The drawing for this quarter will take place on Wednesday, May 6.

More information about this program can be found here and here and this is the link for entering the drawing.

 

Little High Neighborhood Trash Cleanup Day, 5/16

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On Saturday, May 16th, 1-4pm Little High Neighborhood volunteers with join forces with C’ville Litter Pickers to collect trash in our neighborhood. A social gathering with food and drinks will follow. This family friendly event will feature a scavenger hunt.

Come meet your neighbors and beautify our corner of the community!

We’ll meeting at the neighborhood bulletin board on 12th St NE between E. Jefferson St and Little High Street.

  1. Sign up here to let us know you are joining us and possibly if you want to contribute to supplies and treats.
  2. Dress for the weather and the task to include walking shoes, gloves, water and trash bags. Bring a trash grabber if you have one. We’ll have high visibility vests to lend out.

CHIPP Invasive Vine Removal, Sun. 4/26

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Neighborhood and Charlottesville Invasive Plant Partnership (CHIPP) volunteers will meet on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 4pm to address the invasive vines that burden the tree canopy along the “headwaters” of Meade Creek behind the homes on E. Jefferson St between 12th St NE and Meade Ave. We’ll meet and get started at the area along 12th St NE between 1201 E. Market St (Pixels) and 208 12th St. NE. Everyone is welcome to join us or stop by to say hello and see what we’re up to!

If you are joining us:

  1. Sign the volunteer waiver at this link https://linktr.ee/cvillechipp  which has additional information including how to recognize and treat invasive vines.
  2. Email Julia at juliarubarth@gmail.com so we know that you are joining us and can plan for the number volunteers!
  3. Dress for the weather and the task which will involve walking in the woods or along a slope (sturdy shoes, protective clothing and garden/work gloves), and bring water and tools for the job, if you have them (hand clippers, loppers, pruning saws, hatchets) and please label them. We are likely to have extra tools to loan you.

La Michoacana is moving… but STAYING

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Staying in our neighborhood, that is. La Michoacana is moving from its original location on East High Street to 508 Stewart Street (where Dominoes Pizza used to be). We commend the owners for their wisdom in staying in the Little High Neighborhood. The grand opening on Stewart Street is Monday, March 2, 2026, from 11am to 3pm and features lots of food specials and a live Mariachi Band from 12noon to 2pm.

La Michoacana is moving to Stewart Street

First Wednesdays Guided Hikes

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Charlottesville Parks and Recreation guided hikes

Join this hiking tour with Parks and Recreation Staff and get an introduction to new trails on the Heyward Forest property (adjacent to Ragged Mountain Natural Area). Learn about the natural history of this relatively new addition to the park system while learning to identify vegetation and wildlife habitat. The hike takes place on natural surface trails and will cover about 2 miles with some hilly climbs. Click here for a map of the Heyward Forest trails.

Meeting Location

1730 Reservoir Road

Meeting Dates

  • Wed, March 4
  • Wed, April 1
  • Wed, May 6

Meeting Time

5:00pm at the Heyward Community Forest Parking Lot

 

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