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703-324-5033 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 448 Fairfax, VA 22035
Christopher S. Herrington
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Service Updates - January 29, 2026

Service Update: Revised Collection Schedule

Please see the below updated collection schedule, customer accommodations, and safety protocols being implemented to ensure continuity of service, while maintaining the safety of employees and the community following Winter Storm Fern. During the inclement weather, curbside trash, recycling and Special Pickup services were suspended Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27.

Revised Collection Schedule

Regular Service DayRevised Service DayNotes
Monday, January 26Monday, February 2Full-service recovery
Tuesday, January 27Tuesday, February 3Full-service recovery
Wednesday, January 28Wednesday, January 28Service provided
Thursday, January 29Thursday, January 29Service remains on schedule
Friday, January 30Friday, January 30Service remains on schedule

Customer Accommodations

  1. Self-Haul Options: Sanitary District (County) customers may self-haul up to five 32-gallon trash bags per household to the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex at no cost until Sunday, February 1, 2026. Customers must provide a driver’s license to verify residency in the Sanitary District.
  2. Additional Trash and Recycling on Revised Days: Monday and Tuesday customers may place extra trash or recycling at the curb during collection on their updated service day. Properly set out materials in containers or bags to be collected.

Access and Safety Contingency

  • Unsafe or Impassable Conditions: Collection will not be attempted at service locations deemed unsafe or impassable due to snow, ice, or other weather-related hazards.
  • Next Scheduled Collection Day: For customers whose materials cannot be collected due to unsafe conditions, all accumulated materials will be fully picked up on their next scheduled collection day.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time, while we work to recover and resume normal operations. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 703-802-3322 or email DPWESSWMPTrashCS@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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Collection Days and Times

Trash and recycling will be collected between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Staff will empty county provided containers and return them to the curb or street line. All trash and recycling must be placed at the curb inside the county container by 6 a.m. on your collection day.

Report Missed or Partial Pickup

Please do not report a missed collection until late in the day. In many cases crews are simply delayed.

Report missed collections the following business day by 4:30 p.m.  If you set your trash and recycling out after 6 a.m. and it is not collected, please hold the debris until your next collection day or take it to one of the county disposal facilities. 

Call 703-802-3322, TTY 711 or

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Vacuum Leaf Collection

Fairfax County provides vacuum leaf collection services in some areas. Not all county collection customers are subscribers. To find out if your residence is served, view the Vacuum Leaf Collection Service Area map.

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Curbside Trash

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Curbside Yard Waste (grass, leaves and brush)

Yard waste is the organic waste generated by yard and lawn care and includes leaves, grass trimmings, shrub and tree trimmings.  Yard waste does not include soil, mulch, sod, stumps, whole trees, large branches or limbs or clean-up from storm damage.

From March 1 – December 24 yard waste must be placed at the curb separately for collection. 

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Special Pickups

SCHEDULE A SPECIAL PICKUP

Less than 2 cubic yards:

Please remember, only five FREE collections, per customer, per commodity, per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) are included in your service.

To schedule an e-waste (computers, TVs), brush, bulk, metal or refrigerant (coolant) collection, call 703-802-3322, TTY 711, or

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Disposal Center Drop Off

Drop off recycling and trash services are available to ALL Fairfax County Residents at our I-66 and I-95 disposal centers

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Severe Weather and Holidays

In the interest of safety, trash and recycling collection may be suspended in severe weather or in emergency situations. For emergency and severe weather status updates, visit Customer Notices or call 703-802-3322, TTY 711.

Regular trash, recycling, yard waste and special collection services are provided on all holidays except Christmas Day. The Customer Service Center is closed in observance of all county holidays.

Trash and Recycling Customer Guidelines

Download the Trash & Recycling Customer Guidelines for a printable version of set-out instructions, cart information, and what can be recycled at the curb. You will also find how to handle household hazardous waste and yard waste.

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