Trash and Recycle Pickup:

  • Occurs every Thursday
  • To replace a damaged or stolen trash cart or recycling bin, call Fairfax County at 703-802-3322, TTY 711.
  • Household Hazardous Waste and Trash, such as car batteries, used motor oil, other automotive fluids, solvents, pesticides, paint, paint thinners, and fertilizers should be disposed of at the I-66 or I-95 Household Hazardous Waste drop off points.

Oversized Items:

Fairfax County offers special collection of household items that are too large to collect with a standard garbage truck. Some examples of this include a stove, refrigerator, or couch. Your base service fee includes a limit of 2 special collections per address per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Special collections are limited to 12 cubic yards of sorted loose materials (brush, bulk, metal, and Freon containing items such as refrigerators, freezers or dehumidifiers), or approximately 5 feet x 6 feet x 10 feet. Special collection is for residential use only.

For Special Trash Pick-ups, call 703-802-3322 or visit the following website for more information: https://specialpickup.fairfaxcounty.gov