Recycling Centers in Fairfax, VA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Fairfax, Virginia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Fairfax, Virginia can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Fairfax: A Local Guide
Fairfax is an independent city within Fairfax County, Virginia, and its residents have access to the county-run solid-waste and recycling system. Two entries appear in this directory for Fairfax, but they serve very different purposes: one is a fully operational public drop-off facility, and the other is an industry trade organization that does not accept any materials from the public.
The Fairfax County Solid Waste Recycling Center — officially the I-66 Transfer Station at 4618 West Ox Road — is the practical choice for residents. The county-run facility accepts curbside-style recyclables (glass bottles, cardboard, mixed paper, plastic bottles and jugs, metal and aluminum cans, milk and juice cartons), scrap metal, used motor oil, antifreeze, cooking oil, and automobile batteries. It also operates free on-site e-cycling stations for computers, TVs, monitors, cell phones, and electronic accessories (open six days, closed Wednesdays), and a free Household Hazardous Waste station for oil-based paint, pesticides, and mercury-containing items. Food-scrap drop-off and bicycle recycling are also available. Hours are Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday–Sunday 7 AM–4 PM. Proof of Fairfax County residency is required — a driver's license, state ID, property tax bill, or utility bill is acceptable.
The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance at 10486 Armstrong St is a non-profit industry trade group that promotes certified 100% recycled paperboard among manufacturers and consumer packaged goods companies. It is not a public drop-off site: no materials of any kind are accepted from residents or businesses. The organization's current mailing address has shifted to Minneola, Florida; the Fairfax address appears in older third-party directories. If you are looking for a place to recycle paperboard or cardboard in Fairfax, use the I-66 Transfer Station described above.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Fairfax
Where can I recycle electronics for free in Fairfax, VA?
The Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station at 4618 West Ox Road offers free e-cycling drop-off for computers, TVs, monitors, cell phones, keyboards, cords and cables. The station is open six days a week (closed Wednesdays) and requires proof of Fairfax County residency.
Does Fairfax County accept household hazardous waste like paint and pesticides?
Yes. The I-66 Transfer Station has a free Household Hazardous Waste station that accepts oil-based paint, pesticides, herbicides, and mercury-containing items such as thermometers and fluorescent lights. It is closed Wednesdays and has afternoon-only hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Is the 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance at Armstrong St a public recycling drop-off?
No. RPA-100% is a non-profit trade alliance for paperboard manufacturers — it does not accept any materials from the general public. For cardboard or paperboard recycling drop-off near Fairfax, use the Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station on West Ox Road.
Do I need a residency ID to use the Fairfax County recycling center?
Yes. Proof of Fairfax County residency is required to use the I-66 Transfer Station. Acceptable documents include a driver's license, state ID card, property tax bill, or utility bill. Recycling, e-waste, and HHW drop-off are free for residents; only household trash disposal carries a fee.