Wheel your carts to the street and place them curbside by 6 a.m. on your collection day. Do not overload carts; the lids must close completely. Overage fees may apply to overfilled carts. Make sure that all trash and debris is in the cart. Garbage or waste left beside carts may not be collected. 

Unless your community has a preferred collection time the day and time of trash collection in your area will depend on several factors. Collection can be made anytime between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM each day. Your trash is not considered ‘missed’ until it is after 10:00 PM.

While acceptable materials may vary by location, the list of items below is usually allowed in the everyday trash you dispose of in your curbside toter, bin, can, or container.

• Diapers
• Disposable razors
• Cactus and palm branches
• Cat litter and pet feces
• Glassware and ceramic dishes/cups
• Hoses and wire
• Juice boxes/pouches
• Non-fluorescent light bulbs
• Sheet glass (windows, mirrors, etc.)
• Foam cups or packing materials
• Treated wood (painted, stained, etc.)

Check out Fairfax County’s list of recyclable/non-recyclable materials plus tips and information on recycling in your home. For quick reference, the following common items should be recycled, provided they’re clean and dry.

• Plastic bottles and cans
• Paper
• Cardboard

The following hazardous household waste items should NOT be treated as everyday garbage and should NOT be disposed of curbside, in your totes, bins or carts:

• Batteries
• Electronics
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Paint and paint cans
• Used motor oil and filters
• Prescription medications

Yard waste collection for single-family and townhouse residential units, including brush will be collected between March 15th through December 15th annually.

Subscribers are permitted to recycle up to 5 individual bags, containers, or bundles for weekly removal. Brush may be limited to individual pieces or bundles no greater than 50 pounds in weight, 4 feet in length, and no pieces larger than 3 inches in diameter.

The collection of ‘Bulk’ items is made through our 3rd party hauling service HaulShare. No need to wait a week to have your items removed, with HaulShare you can receive same-day service if you place an order before 12:00 PM. Terms fees and conditions may apply.

Items considered bulk include:

Appliances, TVs and electronics
Household furniture
Scrap metal
Tires — up to 4 car or light-truck tires separated from rims
Yard trimmings — bundled for composting

Roadway safety and the health of our team is our primary concern. Roads and/or areas, which are deemed unsafe due to snow or ice, will be suspended for collection. If we are unable to provide collection, services will resume on your next regularly scheduled collection day.