Cart Repair and Replacement Delays - October 5, 2026
Please be advised that we are out of 95-gallon recycling carts. We are expecting an additional shipment, but do not have a firm delivery date. We will continue to accept recycling cart repair and replacement requests so that repairs and replacements can be completed as soon as new carts arrive. In the meantime:
Customers who already have a recycling cart may continue using it as usual until the repair or replacement can be made.
Customers who do not have a recycling cart may place recyclables clean, loose, and dry at the curb in a box or other container for collection on their regular service day.
We appreciate your patience and will fulfill all pending cart requests as soon as our supply is restocked.
Recycling Cart Delay – Customer Q & A
Why is my recycling cart repair or replacement taking longer than usual? We’re temporarily out of 95-gallon recycling carts and are working with a new cart vendor. The new carts are currently in production, and we’re waiting on our next shipment before we can complete pending repairs and replacements.
Will the new carts be different from the old ones? Yes. The new carts are a higher-quality product designed to be more durable and reliable for customers. This should reduce issues like broken lids, wheels, or handles over time.
What should I do with my recycling while I wait for a cart? If you already have a cart, please continue to use it as usual until we complete your repair or replacement. If you don’t have a cart, you may set your recyclables out clean, loose, and dry in a box or other container at the curb on your regular collection day.
What will happen once the new carts arrive? Once we receive the new carts, we’ll add extra staff and resources to quickly complete all pending repairs and replacements. If you submitted a cart repair or replacement request, we’ve already logged it so we can service the cart as soon as they are available.
These notices are intended for customers who receive collection service from Fairfax County Government. Customers with private collection should contact their hauler.
Service announcements for Recycling and Trash or Vacuum Leaf collection will be posted here.
