Charlottesville provides reliable public utilities managed by municipal departments and regional authorities.
* **Electricity**: Primarily provided by **Dominion Energy**. * **Water & Sewer**: The **Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA)** handles wholesale water and wastewater treatment, while the **Charlottesville Department of Public Works** manages local distribution and billing. * **Natural Gas**: **Charlottesville Gas**, a municipally owned utility, supplies natural gas to the city and parts of surrounding Albemarle County. * **Waste Management**: The City of Charlottesville provides curbside trash and recycling collection for residents. The McIntire Recycling Center, managed by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority, is a popular drop-off location for recyclables and special waste.