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Fairfax County's Department of Public Works and Environmental Services has assessed the County's vacuum leaf collection service for its 25,000 customers. Visit DPWES Proposes Discontinuing Vacuum Leaf Collection Service Following 2023-2024 Season to learn more.

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Fairfax County provides vacuum leaf collection from the curb three times each season to a portion of the residences located in Fairfax County. The solid waste collection areas are established through a petition process. Vacuum collection areas require an additional leaf petition process. For more information, see the links below as well as our frequently asked questions.

Report service issues or missed collections using the solid waste feedback form or call 703-802-3322, TTY 711.

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Crews and Equipment

Vacuum leaf collection is managed by the Solid Waste Management Program. Our crews work with private contractors to provide adequate personnel and vehicles for leaf collection operations. You will see these contract crews in your neighborhood operating the vacuum leaf collection equipment.

The county's vacuum equipment performs three functions: vacuuming, leaf blowing and mulching. As leaves pass through the fan or impeller, they are ground into mulch. When items other than leaves (i.e., rocks, bottles, tree limbs) pass through, the fan or motor can be damaged.

Excess debris can injure our crews and result in scheduling delays. We work with you, our customers, to provide an efficient service. You can help us by making sure there are no additional items mixed in with the leaves.

Set-Out Information

The Leaf Collection Program is for leaves only. Leaves mixed with brush, rocks, tree trimmings, sticks or trash and other unacceptable materials cannot be vacuumed.

Place the leaves no further than four feet from the edge of the street line.
Please remove all debris from leaves prior to set-out.
Leaves raked out after the last scheduled round of collection will not be picked-up.
Do not block streets or pile leaves over storm drains or ditches.
Do not block leaf piles with cars or any type of equipment that could limit our accessibility to the pile or create hazardous conditions.
Do not park vehicles on piles of leaves -- this is a fire hazard!

Help Us Serve You Better

Please remember to rake your leaves out in advance of the timeframe we are estimated to be in your area.
Follow the Set-Out Information guidelines
Keep up with your leaves; it could snow!
Call the Trash/Leaf Collection Office if you have additional questions or concerns.

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