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703-802-3322 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 458, Fairfax, Va 22035
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Service Updates - January 2, 2026

Special Pickups Service Delay

Please note that we are currently experiencing delays with Special Pickups. For customers whose special pickups have not been completed, we kindly ask that you leave your items at the curb or street line. This will ensure items can be collected as soon as possible.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Christmas Tree Disposal

Natural Christmas trees will be collected from January 5 to 16, 2026 for recycling. Lights, decorations, and stands must be removed to ensure collection. After January 16, please schedule a brush Special Pickup to have the natural Christmas tree removed.

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

Curbside Trash Pickup
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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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