Trash, Recycling, and Composting

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.

Questions? Please contact RefuseRecycling@fairfaxva.gov or 703-385-7837.

Refuse & Recycling Holiday Collection Schedule

Check the holiday schedule for changes to refuse and recycling collection.

Trash and Recycling Carts

Welcome new trash and recycling carts! As part of our effort to modernize and improve curbside collection, every household receiving city service have a set of trash and recycling carts designed to make services easier, reduce litter, and keep our streets cleaner.

Trash

Learn about City of Fairfax curbside collection services including trash, recycling, yard waste, large items, and leaf collection for single-family homes and townhomes. Service guides available in multiple languages.

Recycling

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.

Composting

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.

Hazardous Waste

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.

Route Finder and Other Service Routes

Find your refuse and recycling collection schedule with the Route Finder tool. View maps for other routes.

Backdoor Recycling Collection Application

Submit this electronic form to have a collection crew remove trash and recycling at your door.