Are mixed paper and cardboard collected separately where you work?
If not, they should be.
All nonresidential properties (i.e., businesses, schools, institutions),
regardless of their size, are required to recycle these two materials.
Other recycling requirements may also apply. It is the responsibility of
your property owner or manager to make a determination. To do so,
they must answer these questions:
- Does this single location, complex or institution produce more than 100 tons of solid waste annually?
- Regardless of the business size, does it produce significant amounts of scrap metal, used motor oil, tires, batteries, antifreeze or other materials that are prohibited from disposal in Fairfax County?
If the answer to either of these questions is 'yes,' then your property owner or management firm must also provide for the recycling of one principal recyclable material. (If county staff determines that the principal recyclable material is cardboard and/or paper, no additional recycling is required.)
Other Ideas:
- Take materials to a recycling drop-off center
- Encourage fellow workers to buy recycled products
- Apply for the Fairfax County Business Recycling Awards
More Resources:
Ask the Recycle Guy!
If you want to learn more or to ask questions about how to recycle at your place of work, you can ask the Recycle Guy using our easy e-mail form. It's quick and easy, and you'll get a reply delivered right to your e-mail inbox.
You can also call the Recycle Guy at 703-324-5230, TTY 711.