Setting up utilities is one of the first steps when you move to Chesapeake. This guide explains how to start water and sewer service, connect electricity, gas, and internet, and find your weekly trash and recycling collection schedule.
Water and sewer service in Chesapeake is provided by the city's Public Utilities department. New residents need to set up an account before or shortly after moving in. You can start, stop, or transfer service and pay your bill through the city.
Electric service in the region is provided by Dominion Energy, with natural gas available in many areas. Several internet and cable providers serve Chesapeake. Contact each provider directly to schedule connection around your move-in date.
The city collects household trash and recycling on a weekly schedule that depends on your address. Use the city's collection-schedule lookup to find your pickup days, recycling guidelines, and rules for setting out your carts.
Chesapeake offers bulk waste collection for large items along with seasonal yard-waste and leaf collection. Check the city's guidelines for what qualifies, how to schedule a bulk pickup, and how to safely dispose of hazardous materials and electronics.