~ Residents can recycle select items, donate needed goods and meet county staff at Glen Forest Elementary School ~
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – Fairfax County residents are invited to Stormwater and Fairfax Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Glen Forest Elementary School, 5829 Glen Forest Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041. The event will take place rain or shine and is open to Fairfax County residents only.
Residents can drop off select hard-to-recycle items and donate winter clothing, housewares and emergency supplies to benefit ECHO and FACETS. Visitors can also check out county trucks and waste collection vehicles and meet solid waste and stormwater staff and community partners.
Items accepted for recycling
- Small electronics no larger than 24 by 24 inches: Computers, including laptops and desktops; hard drives; toner and ink cartridges; cellphones and smartphones; power supplies; audio equipment; mice; keyboards; and servers. CRTs, monitors and television sets will not be accepted.
- Household batteries: Single-use batteries, including AAA, AA, A, C, D and 9-volt, and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
- Glass bottles and jars: Clean, with or without lids.
Donations benefiting ECHO
- Winter clothing: Adult and children’s winter jackets, gloves and mittens. Items must be clean and odor-free, with working zippers and no stains, tears or missing buttons.
- Housewares: Pots and pans, working vacuums and small kitchen appliances.
- Linens: New or gently used towel sets consisting of a bath towel, hand towel and washcloth, and new or gently used comforters in king, queen, full or twin sizes.
Donations benefiting FACETS
- Sleeping bags, tarps, umbrellas and sturdy ponchos.
- Portable power banks and waterproof backpacks.
- Winter boots and sheet sets.
- New personal hygiene supplies.
- Want to see FACETS’ full list of needed items? View the In-Kind Donations – FACETS
Residents should review the accepted items and donation requirements before packing their vehicles.
For more information, visit Fairfax Recycles Day 2026 | Public Works and Environmental Services