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Recycling and Trash

boy with recycling binFairfax County is committed to enhancing the community and protecting the environment by providing safe, efficient and customer friendly solid waste management services.

A-Z List of Recycling and Trash Topics
From apartment and condominium recycling to yard waste: a complete list of recycling and trash topics

Announcements
Important updates and news related to county recycling and trash programs

Calendar of Events
Schedule of upcoming events, contest entry deadlines, etc.

Disposal and Recycling Facilities
Disposal sites, household hazardous waste facilities, recycling drop-off centers and more

Information by Program Area
Residential Trash and Recycling Information

Residential : Collection services and recycling and trash facilities for county residents

Employee and Business Trash and Recycling Information

Nonresidential : Guidelines for employees, commercial building tenants and property managers

Student and Teacher Recycling Information

Students and Teachers : School news and contests, project ideas, teacher resources

Solid Waste Collector Information

Trash Collection and Disposal Industry : Regulations, fees, permitting requirements, etc. for service providers

List of Acceptable/Unacceptable Waste
Alphabetized list of types of trash, how and where to dispose of it, etc.

List of Recyclables by Type
Materials that can be recycled in Fairfax County, how to prepare them, etc.

Publications and Forms
Brochures, reports and forms on various trash and recycling topics

Related Issues and Topics