nTrash includes non-recyclable materials such as kitchen waste, disposable diapers, etc.
 

Large Items
Contact American Disposal Service at 703-368- 0500 to arrange a special pick-up of large items. 

Large items are usually picked up on the 2nd collection day for the week.  You must call 48 hours in advance to schedule a large item pick up.  If you are not sure if your large or bulk item qualifies for pick up, please call American Disposal.  American Disposal will pick up some large items at no additional charge, such items include, but not limited to:

nBoxes
nMattresses
nFurniture
nCarpet & padding

American Disposal charges a nominal removal fee for some large items such as appliances.  Charges range from $15-$70 depending on the item. Please call American Disposal for specific charges and restrictions. 
 

Recycled Materials
Recycling collection days are as follows:
Townhomes – Tuesday
Single Family – Thursday

Fairfax County Guidelines - Recycle Right!

Recyclable materials should be placed next to trash on collection days, but, in a separate container, such as  a recycle bin.  Recyclable materials include:

nNewspapers
nMagazines
nGlass
nMetal Cans
nPlastics

Yard Debris
What is yard debris?
nGrass clippings
nLeaves
nBrush - must be cut into 4ft. lengths, bundled and tied to be picked up.

Yard debris must be placed in plastic bags, heavy duty paper bags found at hardware stores, trash cans, or in recycling bins.  

Our yard debris pickup service is not intended to remove large branches or entire trees.  Residents must retain the services of a private contractor to remove these items from their property.

When is Yard Debris Picked Up?
Yard Debris should be placed curbside in an appropriate container or bag, no later than 6am on pick up day and no earlier than 6pm the evening before pick up. 

American Disposal collects yard debris April through December only as follows:

Single Family Homes - Wednesdays
Town Homes - Regular Trash/Recycling Pick up days

Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule
Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are the only holidays we observe for our trash & recycling collection crews. No services will be provided on these holidays. If your trash, recycling and or yard debris collection falls on these days service will resume on your next regularly scheduled collection day.