Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Leesburg
Virginia curbside collection runs weekly from Monday through Friday. Your exact pickup day depends on your local county or city zoning schedule.
State Mandate
Virginia DEQ regulations strictly prohibit lead-acid batteries, motor oil, and whole waste tires in curbside bins.
Black (Town-Issued Toter) Bin (Trash)
All garbage should be bagged before being placed inside the black Toter. Set out between 4:00 p.m. the day prior and 4:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Styrofoam packaging
- ✓Broken glass (safely wrapped)
- ✓Greasy pizza boxes
Blue (Town-Issued Toter) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be loose, clean, and completely dry. Never place your recycling inside plastic garbage bags or blue recycling bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean and flattened cardboard
- ✓Newspaper, mail, and mixed paper
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Hard plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic bags, liners, or wrap
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-soiled paper
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, hangers)
Yard Waste Bin
Use brown paper yard waste bags or a personal container distinctly marked 'Yard Waste'. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Bush and hedge trimmings
- ✓Tree prunings (tied in small bundles)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By request only (Prior scheduling required)
Placement
Once scheduled, place your bulk items curbside the evening before your assigned special pickup date, ensuring they do not block sidewalks or traffic.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture (chairs, couches)
- ✓ Mattresses and bed frames
- ✓ Large household appliances
- ✓ Oversized rigid items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (chemicals, wet paint)
- ✕ Wet batteries and motor oil
- ✕ Concrete, dirt, and heavy rocks
- ✕ Propane tanks
While standard household bulk items may be collected as part of the service, specialty items, appliances containing freon, and construction debris (like carpet, plywood, and 2x4s) will incur an additional out-of-pocket fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Patriot Disposal does not operate on these six major holidays. If your normal collection day falls on or after a major holiday, your pickup will typically slide to the next day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Holiday delays also impact yard waste schedules, so expect a one-day delay if Monday yard waste falls on a holiday.
Holidays not listed above (like Presidents' Day or Columbus Day) do not interrupt the standard collection schedule. Always set out your bins on your normal day unless the Town announces a specific slide.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Ban the Plastic Bags
Never throw your recyclables into plastic grocery bags, clear plastic liners, or green biodegradable bags. Film plastics wrap around and jam the mechanical gears at the recycling sorting facility. Empty your cardboard and plastics loosely directly into the blue Toter.
Keep Glass Out of the Blue Bin
It can be confusing, but glass is not considered curbside recyclable in Leesburg. Throwing a glass jar into your Toter can shatter and contaminate an entire load of valuable paper. Drop off glass at a local Loudoun County purple bin, or throw it in the trash.
Inspect Your Pizza Boxes
A greasy, cheese-stained pizza box cannot be pulped into new paper. If the bottom of your box is soaked in grease, rip off the clean top lid for the recycling bin and throw the greasy bottom half into your black trash Toter.
Seasonal Information
Winter
Late December to Mid-MarchDuring the winter months when organic growth halts, dedicated yard waste trucks are taken off the road. Any generated yard debris during this period should be set out alongside your regular trash for standard collection.
Winter
JanuaryThe Town of Leesburg provides designated curbside collection days for live Christmas trees in January. Ensure your tree is completely bare—remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, wire, and tree stands before placing it at the curb.
Year-Round
January to DecemberLeesburg can experience severe weather, including heavy snow and ice storms, which may delay Patriot Disposal trucks for safety reasons. Always check the Town's website or the Recycle Coach app for real-time weather delay alerts.
About Leesburg Waste Management
Understanding Leesburg’s Corporate Limits and Patriot Disposal
In Leesburg, residential waste collection depends heavily on your exact location. Single-family homes and townhomes situated squarely within the Town of Leesburg’s corporate limits receive automatically set-up curbside service via a municipal contract with Patriot Disposal Services. The town provides standardized heavy-duty Toters—96-gallon for single-family houses and 64-gallon for townhomes. If you live just outside the corporate boundaries but still have a Leesburg address, you are likely responsible for setting up a private subscription through approved Loudoun County haulers or adhering to your neighborhood's HOA contract.
Strict Set-Out and Storage Ordinances
Leesburg takes neighborhood aesthetics and cleanliness seriously. According to town ordinances, your black trash and blue recycling Toters cannot sit on the curb indefinitely. They must be placed out after 4:00 p.m. the evening before your designated collection day and no later than 4:00 a.m. on the morning of pickup. More importantly, Toters must be retrieved and removed from the curbline within 12 hours after the trucks empty them. Cans must be stored behind the front line of your building, ensuring they are out of the public right-of-way on non-collection days.
The Loudoun County Glass Ban in Curbside Bins
You will not find glass in a Leesburg recycling bin. To comply with Loudoun County's broader recycling regulations, the Town of Leesburg strictly prohibits all glass bottles, jars, and broken glass from curbside blue Toters. Mixing glass with paper and cardboard creates a major contamination hazard at local sorting facilities. Residents are encouraged to utilize the regional 'Purple Can Club' drop-off dumpsters for clean glass recycling, or safely dispose of securely wrapped glass directly into their black trash Toter.
Dedicated Yard Waste Rules for Leesburg Lawns
Maintaining your property during Virginia's growing season means adhering to strict yard debris regulations. Grass clippings, leaves, and small brush must never be placed inside plastic garbage bags. Patriot Disposal requires all yard waste to be housed in compostable brown paper yard bags or left un-bagged in personal, reusable containers clearly stenciled with the words 'Yard Waste' on both sides. During the warmer months, this debris runs on a separate collection route, but during the dead of winter, it is typically combined with regular trash runs.
Managing Heavy Bulk and Remodeling Debris
Moving into a new home or upgrading your furniture in Leesburg? Do not drag your old mattress or broken dishwasher to the curb on a standard trash day and expect it to disappear. Patriot Disposal explicitly requires residents to schedule all bulky, oversized items in advance by calling their office or emailing town public works. While some standard bulk items are included, construction and remodeling debris—such as 2x4s, carpet rolls, and plywood—will require an additional fee and a specialty pickup arrangement.
Drop-off Facilities
Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility
21101 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the truck drive past my trash and recycling bins in Leesburg?
The most common reason for a missed pickup is a late set-out. Town rules require Toters to be at the curb before 4:00 a.m. If you set your bins out at 7:00 a.m. and the truck already passed your street, Patriot Disposal will not return for a special run.
Can I put glass bottles in my blue Toter?
No. The Town of Leesburg and Loudoun County strictly ban glass from curbside recycling carts. You must take your clean glass to a designated regional purple drop-off bin or dispose of it safely in your black trash Toter.
How do I get rid of an old couch or refrigerator?
Large items that do not fit with the lid closed inside your black Toter will be ignored by regular crews. You must call Patriot Disposal or the Town's Public Works department in advance to schedule and coordinate a bulk waste pickup.
Are there rules on where I can store my trash cans during the week?
Yes. Town ordinances mandate that all Toters must be retrieved from the curb within 12 hours after they are emptied. Furthermore, you must store your cans behind the front architectural line of your home so they are not visible from the public right-of-way.