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TextFAQs: Trash Collection & Disposal
Locations
- How do I get to the I-66 Transfer Station Complex? What are the hours of operation?
- How do I get to the I-95 Landfill Complex? What are the hours of operation?
Materials
- Where can I find a list of ALL materials for disposal (bagged trash, batteries, paint, tires, etc.) and where to take them?
- What are the fees for disposing of different materials?
- How is hazardous waste handled?
Service
- I just moved into the area. How do I set up trash and recycling service?
- Who do I call about a missed collection?
- I have difficulty getting my materials out to the curb. Do any of the collection companies offer special assistance to the elderly or the disabled?
- Trash trucks can be noisy. Are they allowed to collect at any hour of the day or night?
- May I have another container to use in setting out my materials at the curb?
Special Collections
- I need to have a large, bulky item (or a large amount of brush) picked up from my curb. Who do I call to schedule a special collection?
- The woods behind our neighborhood have become a dumping ground for brush, trash, tires, and who knows what else. I don't know who owns this property, but it is an eyesore. How can I get it cleaned up?
- I have a neighbor who has had large piles of junk sitting out at the curb for weeks. Can the county do anything about this?
Miscellaneous
- What is the process for obtaining a commercial, disposal or tire disposal permit?
- Is wood mulch available free of charge to county residents?
- Can I get a copy of my weight ticket?
How do I get to the
I-66 Transfer Station Complex? What are the hours of operation?
The I-66 Transfer Station Complex is located in the western part of
Fairfax County. From inside the Beltway, take I-66 West to Route 50 West.
Continue west and go south on West Ox Road. The complex is located at
4618 West Ox Road. This will be on the right just past the county's Fire
Training Academy and before the Costco store. From Route 29 go to the
West Ox Road exit and turn north. The complex will be on the left at the
stop light just after the Costco store.
See facility operating hours.
How do I get to the I-95
Landfill Complex? What are the hours of operation?
The I-95 Landfill Complex is located at the southern end of Fairfax
County. Take I-95 South to exit #161, which exits on to Route 1 South. At
the first traffic light (Furnace Road) turn right. The entrance is about
one-half mile up on the left. You may also take Ox Road (Route 123)
South. Turn left onto Furnace Road. At the stop sign at Lorton Road turn
left. Take the first immediate right (Furnace Road again) and continue
around to the main landfill entrance on the right. Look for the sign
"County of Fairfax Solid Waste Disposal..." The address is 9850
Furnace Road.
See facility operating hours.
Where can I find a list
of ALL materials for disposal (bagged trash, batteries, paint,
tires, etc.) and where to take them?
See our Index of Waste
Materials online.
What are the fees for
disposing of different materials?
Schedules concerning residential and commercial fees can be found
online.
How is hazardous waste
handled?
The Fairfax County Household Hazardous Waste Program accepts
hazardous chemicals from residents free of charge and disposes or
recycles them according to all local, state and federal regulations.
more…
Business hazardous waste is not accepted at the household hazardous waste facilities unless the business is located in Fairfax County and qualifies as a conditionally exempt small quantity generator. Qualifying businesses can participate during one of the Business Waste Clean-up Days. Businesses that do not qualify can utilize a disposal company. more…
I just moved into the area.
How do I set up trash and recycling service?
Call us at 703-324-5230, TTY 711 and tell us the name of your
street. We will look in our records to see if your street is serviced by
the county or by private collection companies. We can then give you
further instructions.
Who do I call about a
missed collection?
Contact whoever collects your trash or recyclables. If you are a county collection customer, call
703-802-3322, TTY 711. If a private company collects your trash
and recyclables, please contact them directly. If you are unsure who
collects your materials (e.g., you live in a townhouse or condominium),
contact your homeowners association or building manager.
I have difficulty getting my
materials out to the curb. Do any of the collection companies offer
assistance to the elderly or those with special needs?
Some private collectors may provide what is called "back door
collection service." Ask your collection company if such assistance
is available. Back door collection service is available for county collection customers who need
special assistance.
Trash trucks can be noisy. Are they
allowed to collect at any hour of the day or night?
No. According to Section 108-4-1 of the Fairfax County Code, residential
trash collection can only take place between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. If a trash
or recycling truck is loading or unloading materials in your neighborhood
before 6 a.m. or after 9 p.m., they are in violation of the law. To
report them, call 703-324-5230, TTY 711 during office hours (8
a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday). If possible, please have descriptive
information about the truck such as color, truck number, license plate
number, etc. This will assist us in investigating your complaint.
May I have another container to use in
setting out my materials at the curb?
If you are a county collection
customer, please call 703-802-3322, TTY 711. If a private
company collects your trash and recyclables, please call them directly.
I need to have a
large, bulky item (or a large amount of brush) picked up from my curb.
Who do I call to schedule a special collection?
If you have county trash and
recycling service, call 703-802-3322, TTY 711. If a private
company collects your trash and recyclables, contact them directly.
The woods behind our
neighborhood have become a dumping ground for brush, trash, tires, and
who knows what else. I don't know who owns the property. How can I get it
cleaned up?
No person may dispose of solid waste on any private or public property
without the permission of the owner. This prohibits illegal dumping in
commercial building dumpsters or any site not designated for disposal use
by the general public. If you witness release of petroleum or other
flammable or hazardous materials, call 911. If you see anyone dump
non-hazardous solid waste, record the vehicle license number and call the
Fairfax County Police nonemergency number at 703-691-2131, TTY
703-204-2264, to report the violator. If you find illegally dumped
material on public or private property, but did not witness the dumping,
call the Community Health and Safety Section of the Fairfax County Health
Department at 703-246-2300, TTY 703-591-6435. To identify the
property owner, go to the county's Real Estate
Assessment Information Site.
I have a neighbor who
has had large piles of junk sitting out at the curb for weeks. Can
the county do anything about this?
Yes. Through the Clean Streets Initiative, the county's Solid Waste
Management Program and the Health Department are working to address this
issue. Under Clean Streets, the property owner is notified that the trash
must be removed. If the property owner does not remove the material
within 10 days, the county will remove it and bill the property owner. If
the property owner refuses to pay the county for the removal of the
material, a lien is placed on the property. Call 703-246-2300, TTY
703-591-6435 to report a property under the Clean Streets Initiative
program.
What is the process
for obtaining a commercial, disposal or tire disposal permit?
These three different permits require different information. Please call
703-324-5230, TTY 711 or 703-631-0495, TTY 711 for details.
General information is available online.
Is wood mulch available free of charge
to county residents?
Yes, free shredded wood mulch is available to residents while
supplies last. Leaf mulch is available seasonally. more…
Can I get a copy of my weight
ticket?
Yes you may. Simply ask a staff member for a ticket as you drive
your vehicle across the weight scale. The copy is free for
residents and $5 for commercial customers.
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