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RESIDENTS

FREE disposal of household hazardous waste is available to Fairfax County residents only.

Proof of Fairfax County residency may be required. Acceptable proof is a driver's license, state ID card, property tax bill or utility bill.

BUSINESSES

Hazardous wastes from businesses are regulated separately and may not be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Program.

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Residents may take their household hazardous waste to one of the permanent collection sites.

I-66 Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Hours	OPEN 6 Days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) Mon. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tue. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thu. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. CLOSED on Wednesday
I-95 Landfill Complex Household Hazardous Waste Hours	OPEN 2 Days (Wednesday and Saturday) Wed. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. CLOSED on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday Latex Paint ONLY Drop-off - Lot B Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

I-66 Transfer Station
Household Hazardous Waste Hours

OPEN 6 Days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Mon. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tue. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Thu. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CLOSED on Wednesday

I-95 Landfill Complex
Household Hazardous Waste Hours

OPEN 2 Days (Wednesday and Saturday)
Wed. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CLOSED on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Latex Paint ONLY Drop-off - Lot B
Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Household hazardous waste refers to used or leftover contents of consumer products that contain materials with one of the four characteristics of a hazardous waste: toxicity, ignitability, corrosivity or reactivity. (Visit Hazardous Waste | Virginia DEQ for more information.) Household hazardous waste should not be disposed of in the regular trash.

The Fairfax County Household Hazardous Waste Program accepts hazardous materials from residents free of charge and disposes or recycles them according to all local, state and federal regulations.

Household hazardous waste is best managed when it is collected separately from regular municipal solid waste so that it can be sent to facilities capable of properly disposing of hazardous wastes. If handled properly, the likelihood that these potentially-harmful compounds will enter the environment is significantly decreased.

The safest way to dispose of household hazardous wastes is to carefully pack them up and bring them to one of the county's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Sites at I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill complex.

Materials Accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Locations

Aerosols (Spray Cans)
Automotive
- Antifreeze
- Automatic Transmission Fluids
- Automotive Fluids
- Brake Fluid
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
- Gasoline
- Motor Oil
- Power Steering Fluid
- Windshield Washer Fluid
Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries
Compressed Gas, Cartridges
Cooking Oil
Electronic Waste
- E-Waste
- E-Cigarettes
Home Repair
- Glue (solvent-base)
- Inks & Dyes
- Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
- Pool Chemicals
- Wood Preservers
Household Cleaners
- Acids
- Ammonia (Ammonia Products)
- Bleach (Bleach Solutions)
- Floor Care Products
- Moth Balls
- Rust Removers

Mercury Products, Thermometers, and Thermostats
Lawn Care
- Algaecide
- Fungicides
- Herbicides
- Insecticides
- Pesticides
- Weed (Vegetation) Killers
Paint Supplies
- Acetone
- Mineral Spirits
- Nail Polish and Nail Polish Remover
- Paint
- Paint Thinner
- Polishes
- Stains
- Toluene
- Varnish
- Xylene
Sealants
- Coal Tar Products
- Creosote Products (wood sealers and wood treatment products)
- Driveway Sealers
Universal Waste
- Fluorescent Lamps (unbroken)

Use the Waste Wizard for disposal details.

Materials That May be Poured Down the Household Drain

Ammonia-based Cleaners
Most Bathroom Cleaners
Diluted, Mixed Photographic Chemicals
Drain Cleaners

NEVER pour products down storm drains.

Use the Waste Wizard for disposal details.

Materials That May be Disposed in Regular Trash

Batteries labeled Alkaline
Empty Containers of any kind
Fertilizers/Lime
Glue (water-based only)
Latex Paints (dried)
- Let the latex paint air dry and throw container in trash. (Tip: You may pour the paint onto newspaper. Once it dries, roll up the newspaper and dispose of it in the trash.) If you are unable to let the latex paint dry, you may take the container to one of the household hazardous waste sites at I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex.
Permissible Fireworks/Flares (thoroughly soaked in water first)
Shoe Polish
Smoke Alarms (remove battery first)
Medicine - May be mixed with water, coffee grounds or kitty litter to make unusable.
Syringes, Needles and Other Medical Sharps: Place in plastic container with screw-on top. Mark the container "residential sharps."

Use the Waste Wizard for disposal details.

Other Materials NOT Accepted at HHW Locations

Ammunition: Call the Police Non-Emergency Number: 703-691-2131, TTY 703-877-3715.
Illegal Fireworks: Contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 703-246-4849, TTY 711.
Propane Tanks: Common 20 lb. barbecue-style propane tanks are accepted at the metal recycling area for a fee. Larger tanks must be returned to a local supplier.
Explosives: Call the Police Non-Emergency Number: 703-691-2131, TTY 703-877-3715.
Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs
Radioactive Materials: Call the Police Non-Emergency Number at 703-691-2131, TTY 703-877-3715.
Compressed Gas Cylinders: Contact local supplier.

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Keep products in their original containers. Do not mix products. Make sure lids are tightly sealed. Label materials that are not in their original containers.
Place leaking containers in a larger, plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
Secure products upright in cardboard box so that they do not tip over in transport. Do not transport products in plastic bags.
Transport products in the back of a pickup truck or in a car trunk. Ensure adequate ventilation if transported in car passenger compartment.
Keep flammables out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat, spark, flame or ignition. Do not smoke.

Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)

Waste cooking oil is accepted every day at the I-66 Transfer Station or the I-95 Landfill Complex. Take cooking oil directly to the Household Hazardous Waste facility for recycling! DO NOT pour cooking oil into the motor oil recycling tanks. Acceptable types of cooking oils include vegetable, peanut, canola, olive, and deep fryer oils. This is NOT intended for fats and grease. Please continue to “can the grease” and dispose of it in the trash. Visit Fats, Oils and Grease for more information. For additional information, call 703-324-5230, TTY 711.

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