Public Works and Environmental Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our administrative offices are open 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon – Fri
703-802-3322 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 458, Fairfax, Va 22035
County Collection Customer
Service Center

County Collection Customers

Does Fairfax County Pick Up My Trash?

County

This information applies to county collection customers who receive trash and recycling collection from Fairfax County Government, about ten percent (10%) of residents and businesses in Fairfax County.
Unsure if you are a county collection customer? Visit "Does Fairfax County Pick Up My Trash?"

Private

In most cases, ninety percent (90%) of residents and businesses in Fairfax County, a private collection company picks up your trash and recycling. Residents are billed by the collection company or pay via their Home Owner Association fees. Please contact your provider directly regarding services. View registered solid waste collection companies.

Trash and Recycling Customer Announcements:

Yard Waste Message (posted 2/29/2024)

Curbside yard waste collection will begin on March 1, 2024. Please ensure yard waste is place at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your regular collection day. Yard waste should be placed in rigid containers or paper compostable bags. Yard waste should not be placed in Fairfax County trash or recycling carts. Crews will collect up to ten paper compostable yard waste bags or rigid containers. Bates Trucking will be the contractor collecting yard waste for Fairfax County Solid Waste customers.


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

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