Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Centreville
Trash Day
Collection days run Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood. In Centreville and Fairfax County, approximately 90% of residents are serviced by private haulers or HOA contracts, while residents in designated county collection sanitary districts follow county-assigned weekly pickup days.
Recycling
Collected once per week on your scheduled trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular collection day from March 1 through December 24.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Most Centreville residents pay for trash removal through their HOA assessments or direct private hauler subscriptions rather than county utility bills.
Billing Cycle
Semi-Annual (via County Real Estate Tax) or Monthly/Quarterly (via Private Hauler or HOA)
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Phone, In Person, Auto-Pay
Pro Tip / Discount
Fairfax County provides tax relief programs covering county refuse service fees for eligible seniors aged 65 and older and residents who are permanently disabled.
Black or Gray (varies by hauler) Bin (Trash)
All trash must be securely bagged and placed entirely inside the provided cart. Set out at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Wrappers and chip bags
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Keep recyclables loose, clean, and dry. Do not bag your recycling in plastic bags, as they jam processing machinery.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean, flattened cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper, mail, and magazines
- ✓Metal food and beverage cans
- ✓Plastic jugs and bottles (Keep caps attached)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars (Use Purple Cans)
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Food-soiled pizza boxes
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
- ✕Styrofoam packaging
Yard Waste Bin
Do not use plastic bags. Place yard waste in paper yard bags or personal reusable containers. Collection runs separately from March 1 through December 24.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small prunings
- ✓Brush and twigs under 4 feet in length
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Upon request (Up to 5 free per fiscal year for County Collection customers)
Placement
Piles are limited to 2 cubic yards per pickup (approx. 6'x3'x3'). Place items at the curb no earlier than the evening before the scheduled collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (Freon removal requires advanced scheduling)
- ✓ Electronics and TVs
- ✓ Large brush piles (tied and bundled)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paint
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, and rock
- ✕ Tree stumps
- ✕ Automotive parts
Piles exceeding the 2-cubic-yard limit or collections exceeding the 5 free annual pickups will incur additional fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Fairfax County government crews provide regular collection services on all holidays except Christmas Day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection is suspended entirely during the deep winter months of January and February.
While County Collection only pauses for Christmas Day, the private haulers servicing the majority of Centreville may also skip Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, or other federal holidays. Always verify with your private provider.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn/Winter
November to JanuaryVacuum Leaf Collection is provided in specific county-serviced Sanitary Districts. Check the Fairfax County boundary map to see if your neighborhood qualifies, and avoid mixing branches or rocks into leaf piles to prevent damaging the vacuum trucks.
Winter
JanuaryDuring the first two weeks of January, real Christmas trees (under 8 feet) are collected curbside. You must ensure all tinsel, lights, ornaments, and tree stands are completely removed before setting the tree out for recycling.
Spring/Summer
March to DecemberDedicated yard waste collection runs from March 1 through December 24. Grasscycling (leaving grass clippings on the lawn to return nutrients to the soil) is highly encouraged to reduce the volume of yard waste.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Your Bottles & Cans into Cash Around Centreville
While Centreville doesn't have local buyback centers right in town, Virginia has a state deposit program for certain beverage containers! Look for the "VA Deposit" on cans and bottles. You can usually return them to grocery stores or redemption centers in nearby areas like Fairfax or Manassas to get back a few cents for each one. It's a great way to get a little extra cash and help the environment at the same time. For other recyclables like scrap metal, you'll likely need to head to a larger scrap yard in a more industrial area. A quick search for "scrap metal yards Northern Virginia" should point you in the right direction.
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Centreville
Before you toss items that are still in good shape, think about donating them! Centreville residents have some great options nearby. Goodwill stores are always a fantastic choice for clothing, household goods, and books. There are also Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Northern Virginia that accept furniture, appliances, and building materials – perfect for anyone doing a home project or just decluttering. Check their websites to see what they're currently accepting and for donation drop-off times.
Keeping Centreville Beautiful: Tackling Nasty Dumping
Nobody likes seeing trash dumped where it shouldn't be! If you ever spot illegal dumping in or around Centreville, it's important to report it. Your best bet is to contact Fairfax County's Solid Waste Management Program. They have specific procedures for handling illegal dumping and can usually be reached through the county's official website or by phone. Keep an eye out for community clean-up events too; these are often organized by local groups and are a fantastic way to pitch in and make Centreville even nicer.
Drop-off Facilities
I-66 Transfer Station
4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put glass bottles in my curbside recycling bin in Centreville?
No. Fairfax County prohibits glass in curbside recycling carts because broken shards ruin other recyclable materials. Centreville residents should take clean glass jars and bottles to community drop-off dumpsters known as the 'Purple Can Club.'
Why wasn't my yard waste collected?
If your yard waste was left at the curb, it was likely placed in a plastic bag. Fairfax County strictly bans plastic bags for yard debris. Grass clippings and leaves must be housed in compostable paper yard bags or placed loose in reusable containers.
Does Fairfax County or a private hauler collect my trash?
It depends on your exact neighborhood. While the county directly services certain 'Sanitary Districts,' roughly 90% of residents and HOAs in Centreville contract with private companies like American Disposal Services. You can verify your provider using the Fairfax County Solid Waste boundary map online.
Where can I dispose of old paint and household chemicals?
Hazardous household waste, including wet paint, solvents, pool chemicals, and pesticides, cannot go in your regular trash. Centreville residents can safely dispose of these toxic materials at the Household Hazardous Waste drop-off located at the nearby I-66 Transfer Station.