RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- Something you do every week could change. Richmond is changing trash pick up days, which could affect tens of thousands of people

City officials say the project has been in the works for two years. It's just one way to cut costs without affecting garbage pick-up for people in the city.

City leaders are shortening the trash collection week. Crews will work four 10-hour days instead of five eight hour days each week. 

The goal is to cut down on overtime and maintenance costs. The city says it could save roughly $200,000. Daniel Black lives in the southside of town.

"I'm glad they're trying to save money," said Black. "They need to as much as possible."

He's always had trash pick-up on Fridays, but he doesn't mind the change. Public Works Spokesperson, Sharon North, says the switch will impact about 25,000 people.

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- Richmond is the second most obese city in the country, according to a Gallup survey.

Perhaps it's abundant temptation that's got nearly 30 percent of Richmonders classified as obese. We're the second fattest city in the nation behind Memphis, according to a Gallup survey. One big enemy, of course, is our love of fast food.

Another study last year shows that Richmond has the third highest ratio of fast food places, to people. There's also resisting Virginia's southern, down home cookin' and some widely revered restaurants in Richmond.

"Lots of people eat fast food, and just proportions are out of control," said Mary Margaret Watson, who said she works out regularly on campus at the University of Richmond..

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)- There were some fireworks Monday night at Richmond City Hall over money for your child's schools. Citizens wanting to give city council a piece of their minds over a $10 million school budget shortfall didn't get a chance.

A couple dozen people showed up to support Richmond Public Schools; however, the public hearing on the budget isn't until next week. In a way, the group still made its point and sparked conversation in chambers.

Councilwoman Reva Trammell had some harsh words at the notion school board members are slinging mud by sending emails to constituents, which say council needs to come up with the money.

"The chair person of the school board has not been here but yet they can come up with these accusations that we're not doing our job," she exclaimed.  "This council is doing their job!"

Council has already pledged to restore more than $5 million of funding.