Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:
Please be advised that there will be NO trash and recycling collection on Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day). If you use a private collector, please contact your hauler.
The trash/recycling collection schedule has been adjusted for these service days.
| Regular Collection Day | Rescheduled Collection Day |
|---|---|
| Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 |
| Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 |
Our administrative office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25. The office will re-open at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, December 26.
The Recycling and Disposal Centers at the I-66 Transfer Station and the I-95 Landfill Complex will be closing at 1:00 p.m. on December 24 and closed all day on December 25.
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.
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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Acceptable - Proper placement and under 2 yards
Unacceptable - Brush over 2 yard max and over 6 inch diameter
Unacceptable - Brush over 2 yard max and over 6 feet long
Unacceptable - Brush over 2 yard max
Acceptable - Proper placement of Single Item
Acceptable - Proper placement of Single Item
Acceptable - Proper placement and under 2 yards
Acceptable - Proper placement and under 2 yards
Unacceptable - Over 2 yards of acceptable materials
Unacceptable materials
Unacceptable materials [cardboard]
Unacceptable - Over 2 yards
Unacceptable - Placement Under Power Lines and Tree Branches
Unacceptable - Less than 20 foot clearance on all sides