Trash and Recycling Announcement
Service Update: January 29, 2026
Please see the below updated collection schedule, customer accommodations, and safety protocols being implemented to ensure continuity of service, while maintaining the safety of employees and the community following Winter Storm Fern. During the inclement weather, curbside trash, recycling, and Special Pickup services were suspended Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27.
Revised Collection Schedule
| Regular Service Day |
Revised Service Day |
Notes |
| Monday, January 26 |
Monday, February 2 |
Full-service recovery |
| Tuesday, January 27 |
Tuesday, February 3 |
Full-service recovery |
| Wednesday, January 28 |
Wednesday, January 28 |
Service provided |
| Thursday, January 29 |
Thursday, January 29 |
Service remains on schedule |
| Friday, January 30 |
Friday, January 30 |
Service remains on schedule |
Customer Accommodations
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Self-Haul Options: Sanitary District (County) customers may self-haul up to five 32-gallon trash bags per household to the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex at no cost until Sunday, February 1, 2026. Customers must provide a driver’s license to verify residency in the Sanitary District.
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Additional Trash and Recycling on Revised Days: Monday and Tuesday customers may place extra trash or recycling at the curb during collection on their updated service day. Properly set out materials in containers or bags to be collected.
Access and Safety Contingency
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Unsafe or Impassable Conditions: Collection will not be attempted at service locations deemed unsafe or impassable due to snow, ice, or other weather-related hazards.
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Next Scheduled Collection Day: For customers whose materials cannot be collected due to unsafe conditions, all accumulated materials will be fully picked up on their next scheduled collection day.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time, while we work to recover and resume normal operations.
Stay informed:
Customers can view updates on our Recycling and Trash Customers webpage.
For questions, please contact Customer Service on 703-802-3322 or email DPWESSWMPTrashCS@fairfaxcounty.gov
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