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Featured Trash and recycling pickup in Midlothian: haulers, holidays, bulk Chesterfield County runs no curbside trash pickup in Midlothian. Hire a private hauler or use the Warbro Road convenience center, open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. · 6 min read

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Midlothian Midlothian, Chesterfield County and the neighbors: who governs what How Midlothian fits into Chesterfield County and Virginia: the city, the county, Chesterfield County Public Schools, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what. 2 min read Property taxes Chesterfield County property taxes: rates, due dates, appeals Midlothian homes pay Chesterfield County's 2026 rate of $0.89 per $100. The second-half bill is due Monday, Dec. 7, 2026. Appeals are due March 15. · 5 min read Permits Building permits and zoning in Midlothian Permits for Midlothian come from Chesterfield County Building Inspection, 804-751-4990, through the ELM portal. Zoning questions go to Planning, 804-748-1050. · 5 min read Roads Road construction and closures in Midlothian Rocky Ford Road bridge in Powhatan County closes Nov. 16-20, with a Genito Road and Route 60 detour. Early Settlers Road work goes on. Checked Nov. 14. · 6 min read Housing Midlothian home prices and housing market The typical Midlothian home was worth $468,594 in September 2026, up 2.5% in a year, Zillow says. ZIP codes 23112, 23113 and 23114 compared. · 4 min read Schools Midlothian schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings Midlothian students attend Chesterfield County Public Schools, 804-748-1405. No school Nov. 2-3 or Nov. 25-27; the last day is June 4, 2027. · 5 min read Things to do Things to do in Midlothian this month: October 2026 The rest of October in and near Midlothian: Spooktacular at River City SportsPlex Oct. 20, Henricus Halloween nights, a Rockwood campfire and library events. · 4 min read Voting Voting in Chesterfield County: registration, polling places, early voting 1 For Schools passed 50.7% to 49.3% with every Chesterfield ballot counted. Every county race and question is listed below with its full vote count. · 9 min read Farmers markets Midlothian farmers markets The Latino Farmer's Market runs Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 31 at 13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, with 55-plus vendors. It takes SNAP/EBT. · 3 min read Parks Parks and trails in Midlothian Midlothian's county parks include Mid-Lothian Mines Park, open 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Robious Landing on the James. Parks information: 804-748-1623. · 5 min read Restaurant inspections Restaurant inspection scores in Chesterfield County The Chesterfield Health District inspects Midlothian restaurants and posts reports online, with no letter grades. Complaints: 804-748-1691. · 3 min read New businesses New businesses in Midlothian: October 2026 Four new food businesses with Midlothian addresses had pre-opening health inspections since mid-July, from Cheba Hut on Steam Avenue to a Hull Street Road takeout. · 4 min read Public notices Public notices in Midlothian and Chesterfield County Where to find official legal notices for Midlothian: publicnoticevirginia.com, county Take Notice postings and the Oct. 28 Board of Supervisors hearings. · 4 min read Local government Who to call in Midlothian: county offices and phone numbers Midlothian has no city hall; Chesterfield County is the local government. Main line 804-748-1000; police non-emergency 804-748-1251; water emergencies 804-748-1310. · 4 min read Power outages Power outages in Midlothian: who to call and outage maps Dominion Energy customers in Midlothian report outages and downed lines at 866-366-4357. Southside Electric Cooperative members call 866-878-5514. · 3 min read Population Midlothian population and growth The Census Bureau puts Midlothian's population at 19,120 in its 2020-2024 survey, up from 18,320 at the 2020 census. Chesterfield County passed 397,000 in 2025. · 4 min read History Midlothian history and landmarks Midlothian grew around America's first commercial coal mines. See the Grove Shaft ruins at Mid-Lothian Mines Park and the area's National Register landmarks. · 5 min read Moving Moving to Midlothian: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes New to Midlothian? Start Dominion power, county water at 804-748-1291 and Columbia Gas service, get a Virginia license within 60 days and license your dog. · 4 min read Transportation Getting around Midlothian: roads, transit, airport, parking Midlothian runs on Route 60, Route 288 and Powhite Parkway. GRTC's fare-free 1A bus serves Midlothian Turnpike to Walmart Way; two express buses run weekdays. · 4 min read Neighborhoods Midlothian neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like Midlothian's eight areas, from the village to Evergreen: ZIP codes 23114 and 23113, the Midlothian High zone and Zillow home values by ZIP code. · 7 min read Neighborhoods Buckingham, Midlothian: homes, schools, parks and commute Buckingham, north of Midlothian Turnpike on Old Buckingham Road, is in ZIP 23113 and zoned for Robious Elementary, Midlothian Middle and Midlothian High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Centerpointe, Midlothian: homes, schools, parks and commute Centerpointe, by Route 288 and Powhite Parkway, is mostly apartments and townhouses recorded since 2013, in ZIP 23114 and the Midlothian High zone. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Charter Colony, Midlothian: homes, schools, parks and commute Charter Colony, the villages along Charter Colony Parkway, is in ZIP 23114 and zoned for Midlothian High; its elementary zone splits Watkins and Evergreen. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Evergreen and Walton Lake, Midlothian: homes, schools, commute Evergreen, with Walton Lake, covers Midlothian's southeast corner along Evergreen East Parkway and Lucks Lane, in ZIP 23114, zoned for Evergreen Elementary. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Midlothian Village: homes, schools, parks and commute Midlothian Village, the county's village core on Midlothian Turnpike, spans ZIP codes 23114 and 23113 and is zoned for Midlothian High School. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Queensmill, Midlothian: homes, schools, parks and commute Queensmill, with Queensgate and Queensbluff, sits between The Grove and Lucks Lane in ZIP 23114, zoned for Evergreen, Tomahawk Creek and Midlothian High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods The Grove, Midlothian: homes, schools, parks and commute The Grove, eight sections recorded from 1998 to 2005 by Mid-Lothian Mines Park, is in ZIP 23114, zoned for Watkins, Midlothian Middle and Midlothian High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Walton Park, Midlothian: homes, schools, parks and commute Walton Park and Stonehenge West, recorded from 1976 on along Walton Park Road, are in ZIP 23114 and zoned for Watkins, Midlothian Middle and Midlothian High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Midlothian vs. Brandermill vs. Bon Air vs. Manchester Midlothian, Brandermill, Bon Air and Manchester share Chesterfield County's $0.89 tax rate but differ in high school zones, home values and incomes. · 7 min read Public schools Midlothian public schools: every school, zone and report card Chesterfield County runs the 22 public schools serving Midlothian: 11 elementary, five middle and six high schools, all fully accredited. · 8 min read