Public Works and Environmental Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our office is 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
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County Collection Customer Notices

Service Updates - December 30, 2025

New Year's Day

Please be advised that trash and recycling collection will operate on the regular schedule for Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day). If you have private collections, please contact your hauler.

Our administrative office will be closed Thursday, January 1. The office will re-open at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2.

The Recycling and Disposal Centers at the I-66 Transfer Station and the I-95 Landfill Complex will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on December 31 and closed all day on January 1.


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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These notices are intended for customers with collection service provided by Fairfax County Government. If you have private collection, please contact your hauler.

If there are service announcements for Recycling and Trash or Vacuum Leaf collection service, they will be posted here.


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