Recycling and Trash

Clean Communities

Recycling and environmentally-responsible trash disposal keeps Fairfax County clean, healthy, and sustainable. Help preserve the county’s high quality of life and protect natural resources by following trash and recycling laws and guidance. View Recycling and Trash Notices.

Fairfax County is considering a new waste collection system through Unified Sanitation Districts (USD). Under USD, the county would manage residential single-family waste hauling contracts directly with collectors. To learn more, visit the USD webpage.


Educators, Students & Ambassadors

Learn about Department of Public Works and Environmental Services educational resources.


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