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Residential Materials: D - F

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

• DDT Liquid (See Chemicals, Pesticides/Herbicides.)
• Diapers - Dispose in regular trash.
• Diesel (See Chemicals, Fuel.)
• Dirt (See Inert Materials.)
• Dishwasher (See Appliances.)
• Doors/Windows - Intact glass windows, sliding doors, glass sheets and mirrors can be taken to the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex for disposal. Wood or metal without glass pieces can be placed into the trash. See separate instructions for glass.  Metal frames can be taken to the White Goods/Metal Recycling Area of the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex.  
• Drywall (See Inert Materials.)
• Electronics - See a list of organizations that accept electronics (i.e., cell phones, televisions, computers) for recycling.
  • If the device contains a removable battery, please remove it. The battery requires separate handling. (See Batteries.)
  • An electronics item may be set out with regular trash as long as it weighs 50 lbs or less. Larger, heavier items may require a special collection. Contact your private hauler for instructions. If you have county collection service and your electronic item weighs more than 50 lbs, you must schedule a bulk special collection.
• Explosives - Call the Police Non-Emergency Number:  703-691-2131, TTY 703-877-3715.
• Fertilizer
  • Containing pesticides or herbicides, take to a Household Hazardous Waste Site.
  • Not containing pesticides or herbicides, throw away in regular trash.
• Fiberglass Insulation - Small quantities may be bagged and disposed of in regular trash. Large quantities may require a special collection. Contact your trash hauler for details.
• Fire Extinguishers:
  • Not Empty: take to a Household Hazardous Waste Site.
  • Empty: Take to White Goods/Metal Recycling area of the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex.
• Firewood (See Wood & Lumber.)
• Fireworks
  • Legal fireworks - Soak in water until completely saturated and then throw away in regular trash.
  • Illegal fireworks - Call Fire Prevention Division, 703-246-4741, TTY 703-385-4419.
• Flammable Liquids (See Chemicals, Fuel.)
• Flares - Soak in water until completely saturated and then throw away in regular trash.
• Fluorescent Bulbs & Tubes: Unbroken bulbs and tubes may be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. See our Fluorescent Light Bulb page for additional drop-off locations and more information.
• Food & Beverage Cans (Metal)
  • Rinse to remove residue. Set out curbside with other recyclables. They are also accepted at all recycling drop-off centers except Baron Cameron Park.
• Freon (see Refrigerant.)
• Fuel (See Chemicals, Fuel.)
• Furniture - Includes furniture, carpet, mattresses and box springs.  Donate to a charity if possible.  If you choose to dispose of them, larger, heavier items may require a special collection. Contact your private hauler for instructions. If you have county collection service you must schedule a bulk special collection. Furniture, mattresses, etc. may also be taken to the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex for disposal.  

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Materials for Recycling or Disposal