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

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

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

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.

 

Retrofit Mini-Grants Available for Home Energy Saving Projects

Energy Resource HubIn partnership with the Local Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), Charlottesville City government has created Retrofit Mini-Grants that provide financial assistance in the form of rebates for certain energy saving measures including:

  • $1000 for a heat pump installation
  • $800 for a heat pump water heater installation
  • $500 for attic insulation or foundation insulation and air sealing
  • $250 for wiring or electrical work to support above measures
  • $250 for duct sealing
  • $250 for a home energy assessment

Now that the federal tax credits for energy efficiency are gone, these rebates are helpful, and, please note, aren’t being offered by any other municipality in Virginia to date.

The program has already provided grants for over 60 households and just received another round of funding from the city.

You can get started by emailing Rosina Snow at resourcehub@leap-va.org or filling out this form.

Rosina Snow is the Energy Navigator with the Energy Resource Hub which is a program through the city, county, and the Local Energy Alliance Program that helps people find and take advantage of incentives for energy efficiency.

 

Freedom & Liberation Day is March 3

Liberation & Freedom Day March 3March 3 is Liberation & Freedom Day which is a commemoration of the formal surrender of Charlottesville to Union forces in 1865. Thousands of enslaved residents took the opportunity to liberate themselves and follow U.S. troops heading to Petersburg, Va.

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center has several events planned all week.

City Hall and Facilities will be closed but buses and garbage/recycling will continue to operate.

New Dominion Bookshop

New Dominion Bookshop, Charlottesville, Va

New Dominion Bookshop is an independent bookshop located on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall at 404 East Main St. We are an all-new bookstore, and we host events featuring renowned authors and local writers. To place a book order, to receive personalized book recommendations, or to purchase a gift card, please visit our contact page to speak with our staff.

 

Carpe Donut

Carpe DonutCarpe Donut is a locally owned and operated maker of exquisite organic donuts since 2007.  The only ingredients in our donuts are: organic flour, organic eggs, organic apple cider, organic spices, pure organic sugar, and non-aluminated baking powder. We cook all our donuts in 100% pure soybean oil. No hydrogenation, no trans-fats, no shortening. Continue…