Public Works and Environmental Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our office is open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
703-324-5230 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 458, Fairfax, Va 22035
Eric Forbes
Director, Solid Waste Management

Trash/Recycling Cart Request

Trash Collection Update: June 30, 2025

Holiday Message

Thank you for contacting the Solid Waste Management Program. Trash and recycling collection will operate on the regular schedule for Friday, July 4, 2025 (Fourth of July Holiday). If you have private collection, please contact your hauler.

Our administrative office will be closedFriday, July 4. The office will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 7.

The Recycling and Disposal Centers at the I-66 Transfer Station and the I-95 Landfill Complex will both be closed on Friday, July 4.

Thank you for your continued support of our program.

Special Pickups

Please be advised that we are currently behind schedule with Special Pickups. For customers whose special pickups have not been completed, please leave the items at the curb or street line so that they can be collected as soon as possible.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.


If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 703-802-3322 or email DPWESSWMPTrashCS@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Sign up to receive email updates by subscribing to Fairfax County Trash/Recycling Collection E-Updates.

To report a damaged or missing trash or recycling cart, please complete the information below. The county provides collection customers with one trash cart (95-gallon) and one recycling cart (95-gallon) per residence.

If you would prefer to submit your request over the phone, please call 703-802-3322, TTY 711.

If your cart is damaged, please leave your cart out on your day of collection so that our repair technician can access it.

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