The City of Fairfax is committed to providing excellent solid waste management services and aims to minimize the amount of waste being sent to the landfill through source reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery.
Check the holiday schedule for changes to refuse and recycling collection.
UPDATE: The City of Fairfax cart rollout has been delayed as we provide updates to this project. New trash and recycling carts will still be distributed to all residents who receive curbside collection services. Updates and improvements will be announced soon!
The City of Fairfax curbside collection services offer weekly trash and recycling pickups to ensure efficient and environmentally responsible waste management for residents.
Know before you throw! This recycling guide will help you properly sort materials in order to reduce the amount of waste being sent to the landfill.
Turn waste into fertilizer! Use Fairfax City's Composting Center or start backyard composting. Free compostable bags and caddies available. Compost pumpkins and food scraps responsibly.
Dispose of hazardous waste like paint, batteries, and chemicals safely at Fairfax County drop-off centers. Follow transport guidelines to protect the environment. Visit online resources for details.
Find your refuse and recycling collection schedule with the Route Finder tool. View maps for other routes.
Submit this electronic form to have a collection crew remove trash and recycling at your door.