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Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our offices are open to the public by appointment only at this time. Please call or email 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-5033 TTY 711
wwwdpwes@fairfaxcounty.gov
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 448 Fairfax, VA 22035
@ffxPublicWorks
Christopher S. Herrington
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County Collection Customers

This information applies to County Collection Customers. Approximately 10% of residents receive collection services directly from Fairfax County Government. For questions about private service, please contact your provider directly or view the list of Permitted Solid Waste Collection Companies.
 
Still not sure if you are a county collection customer? Find out by visiting, "Does Fairfax County Pick Up My Trash?"
 
Customers are provided with one 95-gallon trash cart and one 95-gallon recycling cart per residence.
 
To report a damaged or missing trash or recycling cart, please complete the form below. 
 
For damaged carts, please leave the cart at the curb on your regular collection day so our repair technician can access it. 
  
If you would prefer to submit your request over the phone, please call 703-802-3322, TTY 711.

This subscription service applies to residents who receive trash and recycling collection from Fairfax County Government. Only about 10% of residents in Fairfax County use this service. The other 90% of residents and businesses receive trash collection from private companies.
 
Not sure if you are a County Collection Customer? Visit "Does Fairfax County Pick Up My Trash? 
  
If you use a private collector, please contact them directly for assistance.

Does Fairfax County Pick Up My Trash?

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About ten percent (10%) of residents in Fairfax County receive trash and recycling collection from Fairfax County Government. Unsure if you are a county collection customer? Visit "Does Fairfax County Pick Up My Trash?"

Private

Ninety percent (90%) of residents and businesses in Fairfax County receive trash and recycling service from a private collection company. Residents are billed by the collection company or pay via their Homeowner Association fees. Please contact your provider directly regarding services. View the list Permitted Solid Waste Collection Companies.

County

About ten percent (10%) of residents in Fairfax County receive trash and recycling collection from Fairfax County Government. Unsure if you are a county collection customer? Use the map below to find out.

Private

Ninety percent (90%) of residents and businesses in Fairfax County receive trash and recycling service from a private collection company. Residents are billed by the collection company or pay via their Homeowner Association fees. Please contact your provider directly regarding services. View the list Permitted Solid Waste Collection Companies.

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

Sign up to receive email updates by subscribing to Fairfax County Trash/Recycling Collection E-Updates.

 

Trash and Recycling Notice:

The Furnace Road entrance to the I-95 Landfill Complex Permanent Closure on Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program Launches Request for Expressions of Interest to Shape the Future of Waste, Recycling, and Zero Waste Innovation

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 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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