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Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, sustainable communities, and Arlington County provides comprehensive trash pickup services to ensure residents can easily dispose of their household waste, recyclables, and bulk items.
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Arlington County
Arlington County offers weekly curbside trash, recycling, and organics collection services for single-family homes, duplexes, and some townhouses. Residents should set their carts out by 6 a.m. on their designated collection day, but no earlier than 5 p.m. the previous evening.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Cart Placement and Removal
- Set carts out by 6 a.m. on collection day
- Remove carts from the curb within 24 hours of collection
- Secure carts to prevent spillage
Trash Preparation
- Bag household trash before placing in the trash cart
- Properly prepare trash for collection
- Bagged, bundled, or containerized items are required
Recycling Services
Arlington County provides blue recycling carts for residential properties. Key recycling requirements include:
- Place recyclables loose in the blue cart (no bags)
- Empty and rinse containers
- Acceptable materials:
- Aluminum cans
- Cardboard
- Metal cans
- Mixed paper
- Plastics
- Metal household items
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Bulk household items no longer require a separate pickup request. Residents can:
- Place large furniture at the curb during regular trash collection
- Ensure items fit in the back of a trash truck
- Separate metal pieces for recycling when possible
- Schedule special collection for electronics and bulk metal by calling 703-228-5000
Important Bulk Item Restrictions
- County carts must weigh less than 200 pounds
- Personal containers must weigh less than 50 pounds
- Items over 500 pounds require private hauler disposal
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Arlington offers year-round green cart collection for:
- Food scraps
- Yard waste
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The county provides a holiday service schedule to ensure continuous waste management during holiday periods.
How to Request Services
Contact Information
- Customer Contact Center: 703-228-5000
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Online reporting: Use the County’s Report-a-Problem tool
Special Services
- Backdoor pickup available for residents unable to take carts to the curb
- Apply online or call 703-228-5000
Arlington County’s comprehensive trash pickup services make waste disposal convenient and environmentally responsible. By following guidelines and utilizing available resources, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
FAQ
How to get rid of a lot of trash at once?Hire the services of a trash removal company. [Company] is willing and able to haul your trash, no matter how big the load.
What is not considered bulk waste?Bulk waste DOES NOT include construction debris (including carpet), dead animals, hazardous waste, tires, lumber, fence, stable matter or car parts.
What is an example of bulk waste?Bulky waste items include discarded furniture (couches, recliners, tables), large appliances (refrigerators, ovens, TVs), and plumbing fixtures (bathtubs, toilets, sinks).
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Recycling-and-Trash/Residential/Curbside-Recycling-Trash
Bulk Household Items · County carts must weigh less than 200 pounds. · Household items that are too bulky to be bagged, bundled or put in the trash cart (e.g.,
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Recycling-and-Trash
From curbside collections to street sweeping to E-CARE collection events, the Solid Waste Bureau keeps Arlington clean and sustainable.