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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. If you receive services from a PRIVATE collector, contact them directly for information.
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Yard Waste Delays
Please be advised that we continue to experience yard waste delays due to staffing shortages. The days affected are:
Please continue to place your yard waste at the curb so that we can collect when the crews are able to come through your neighborhood.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
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Special Pickup Service Update
Effective July 1, 2021, free special pickups will be limited to 2 cubic yards of Freon, brush, bulky waste, electronic waste, and metal. There will be a charge to remove piles greater than 2 cubic yards. Visit Special Pickup for service details.
To see all customer recycling and trash collection announcements, see Details ->
ACCEPTED CURBSIDE
The following materials can be recycled in your blue recycling cart.
NOT ACCEPTED CURBSIDE
Items not accepted curbside, may be taken to the I-66 Transfer Station or the I-95 Landfill.
Trash and recycling may be left if improperly prepared for collection.
Fairfax County is not responsible for items not intended for collection that are placed next to trash/recycle carts, or for damage to or loss of personal trash containers.
