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Residential Materials: A - B

This page contains items for recycling or disposal that start with the letters "A - B". For a full listing, see the Index of Residential Materials.

• Acetone: (See Chemicals, Solvents.)
• Acid, Muriatic: Also known as "Hydrochloric Acid." See Chemicals, Acid/Alkali.
• Aerosol Cans/Spray:
  • EMPTY:
    • if it contained either a flammable product (such as hairspray) or a hazardous material (such as pesticide or cleaner), it should be taken to a county Household Hazardous Waste Site.
    • If the product it once contained was neither hazardous nor flammable, it can be disposed of in the regular trash.
  • PARTIALLY FULL or FULL
    • if the contents are flammable (such as hairspray) or hazardous (such as pesticide or cleaner), it should be taken to a county Household Hazardous Waste Site.
• Air Conditioning Units: (See Appliances.)
• Aluminum Cans
  • Empty and rinse. Please flatten to save space.
  • Cans are collected curbside and are accepted at all recycling drop-off centers except Baron Cameron Park. Aluminum cans may also be taken to certain Fire and Rescue Stations.  Call 703-246-3801, TTY 711 for a station near you.
• Ammonium Hydroxide: (See Chemical, Acid/Alkali.)
• Ammunition: Take to Police Department. Call 703-691-2131, TTY 703-877-3715.
• Animal Carcass
• Animal Waste: Double bag and dispose in regular trash.
• Antifreeze: Pour into a special container located at the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex.
• Appliances
  • LARGE:
    • Handle refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and air conditioners carefully. Avoid damaging refrigerant tubing and releasing Freon into the air. Do not include: gas tanks, propane or Freon tanks, 55-gallon drums or ammunition. Contact your recycling collection company if you need a special collection. Note: Most companies charge a fee for this service.
    • Important:  Remove all doors from large appliances before setting at the curb. Small children often play inside used appliances and may get trapped.
    • Large, metal appliances are accepted at the White Goods/Metal Recycling Area of the I-66 or I-95 Recycling and Disposal Center. In addition, several nonprofit building supply stores accept donations of new and/or gently used appliances.
• Asbestos:
  
  • Shingles and Floor Tiles: Homeowners may dispose of small quantities at the I-95 Landfill Complex in Lorton. The I-66 Transfer Station DOES NOT accept this material.
    • Please call the I-95 facility first at 703-690-1703, TTY 711. Staff needs to know how much and when it is coming.
  • Other Asbestos: Homeowners may dispose of small quantities of asbestos other than shingles and floor tile through the Household Hazardous Waste Program.  
    • Please call the facility first: I-95 in Lorton at 703-690-1703, TTY 711 or I-66 in Fairfax at 703-631-1179, TTY 711. Staff needs to know how much and when it is coming.
• Ashes: After 24 hours have passed, all leftover hot ash material must be thoroughly dampened, cooled, and stored in a metal can that is used solely for ash storage. (Ashes that are two or three days old may appear to be safe, but can still retain enough heat to cause a fire.) After all procedures have been followed, you can place the container out for regular trash collection.
• Asphalt: (See Inert Materials.)
• Bathtubs/Toilets/Sinks: If made of cast iron or metal, they can be taken to the White Goods/Metal Recycling Area of I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex.  If made of porcelain or fiberglass, they can be taken to those facilities for disposal.
• Batteries
• Bicycles: May be taken to the I-95 Landfill Complex in Lorton. Bicycles collected at I-95 are donated to Bikes for the World, a nonprofit, charitable organization. Call 703-740-7856 for information about their community collection events. You may also donate your bicycle to another charitable organization.
• Blood: If it is in liquid form, contact a biohazardous disposal company. (Also see Home-Generated Medical Waste.)
• Boats/Cars/Trucks/Motorcycles: Not accepted for disposal. Call a junk dealer or automotive salvage company for curbside collection.
• Books: In general, the library will accept only popular titles.  Books should be clean and in good condition.  Donations are accepted during open hours at any branch of the Fairfax County Public Library.  For more information, see the corresponding Friends of the Library page.
• Brick: (See Inert Materials.)
• Building Materials: (See Construction Debris.) 

See Also:

• Index of Residential Materials