Earth Products Recycling Yard
Recycling Center in Arlington, Virginia
About This Location
Arlington County's Earth Products Recycling Yard at the Trades Center accepts inert building materials and scrap metal from residents — weekdays by appointment, plus free paper shredding the first Saturday of each month.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Appliances with refrigerants (refrigerators, freezers, AC units, water heaters, washers, dryers, dishwashers, trash compactors) — Recycling fee applies — call 703-228-5000 for current amount
Programs & events
- Free Monthly Paper Shredding — First Saturday of each month, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at this facility. Arlington County residents only (Arlington address ID required). Limit 2 boxes (max 18×11×10 in) or 2 paper bags per customer. Accepts paper with staples/paper clips and checks/checkbooks. Does NOT accept magazines, catalogs, credit cards, or three-ring binders.
- Mulch and Compost Pickup — Free mulch (pickup-truck bed quantity) available at the yard Monday–Friday 6 AM–9 PM, Saturday 6:30 AM–6 PM. Closed Sunday and holidays.
- Cart Washing Service (April–November) — By appointment; bring empty County-provided recycling, trash, or yard-waste carts. Wash cycle ~2–3 minutes per cart.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off broken concrete at the Earth Products Recycling Yard in Arlington?
Yes, clean concrete with no metal rebar, mesh, or embedded metal is accepted. Maximum one pickup-truck load per visit per resident, by appointment on weekdays. The first Saturday of each month is a walk-up drop-off.
Are there fees to drop off appliances at the Earth Products Yard?
Yes. Appliances including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, AC units, water heaters, and trash compactors are accepted with a recycling fee. Call 703-228-5000 (Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM) or email descontactcenter@arlingtonva.us for the current fee.
I am a Fairfax County resident — can I use the Earth Products Recycling Yard in Arlington?
No. The Earth Products Recycling Yard is available to Arlington County, Virginia residents only. You must show proof of an Arlington County address. Contractors and non-residents are not permitted to drop off materials.
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