Arlington County Trades Center

Recycling Center in Arlington, Virginia

📍 2700 S Taylor St, Arlington, VA 22206
♻️
📞 +1 703-228-5000 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Arlington County's Trades Center recycling drop-off at 2700 S Taylor St is free and open six days a week—including weekday evenings until 9 PM—and accepts curbside-style recyclables plus food scraps in a staffed facility.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Cardboard (any size)
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Metal cans (steel/tin)
✓ Mixed paper (newspapers, magazines, office paper)
✓ Plastics
✓ Food scraps (composting — compost bins located uphill on site)

Related recycling guides: Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Any material not specifically listed above — contamination makes entire loads unrecyclable
✕ Electronics (not listed at this location)
✕ Household hazardous waste (not listed at this location)

Fees

  • Drop-off — Free

Programs & events

  • Food scraps composting — Separate food scraps composting bins are located uphill at the Trades Center facility
  • Earth Products Yard — Also located at the Arlington County Trades Center site; accepts inert materials

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Arlington County residents drop off electronics or hazardous waste at the Trades Center recycling center?

Electronics and household hazardous waste (HHW) are not listed as accepted materials at the Trades Center Drop-Off Center. Arlington County has separate programs for those items. Call 703-228-5000 for current HHW and e-waste drop-off options.

Is the Trades Center recycling drop-off free to use?

Yes. There is no fee for dropping off recyclables at the Trades Center. The facility is operated by Arlington County and accepts aluminum cans, cardboard, glass, metal cans, mixed paper, plastics, and food scraps at no charge.

Are there evening hours at the Trades Center recycling drop-off?

Yes. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 5 AM to 9 PM, which is unusually late for a public drop-off in Northern Virginia. Saturday hours are 6:30 AM to 6 PM. The center is closed Sundays and county holidays.

Last verified: . Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Other Recycling Centers in Arlington

Recycling Centers Near Arlington

Contact & Location

📍
Address
2700 S Taylor St, Arlington, VA 22206
📞
🌐
Website
arlingtonva.us
🏙
City / State
Arlington, Virginia

Opening Hours

Monday 5:00 AM–9:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 AM–9:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 AM–9:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 AM–9:00 PM
Friday 5:00 AM–9:00 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Location Map

📍 Open in Google Maps
← All centers in Arlington