Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Rose Hill
Trash Day
Curbside trash is collected once per week Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route and whether you are serviced by Fairfax County or a private licensed hauler.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on your assigned regular collection day.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly during the seasonal collection period (typically March through December) on your scheduled service day.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Most Rose Hill residents receive trash service through private collection companies or HOA agreements, while those located in Fairfax County sanitary districts are serviced and billed directly by the county.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly, Monthly, or Semi-Annually depending on service provider
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Phone, In Person
Black or Gray (Varies by Hauler) Bin (Trash)
All household trash must be securely bagged before going into the cart to prevent litter. Carts must be rolled out to the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day with lids completely closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam packing materials
- ✓Disposable diapers
- ✓Cold ashes
Blue or Yellow (Varies by Hauler) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be placed loosely into the recycling cart. Do not bag your recycling in plastic garbage bags, as this causes severe jams at local material recovery facilities.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard boxes
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and junk mail
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (Types #1 & #2 with necks)
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Food-soiled cardboard (e.g., greasy pizza boxes)
- ✕Hoses, cords, and wires
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in compostable paper bags or reusable rigid containers. Brush must be tied into bundles no larger than 4 feet long and weighing under 50 lbs. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Fallen leaves
- ✓Small branches and twigs
- ✓Plant and shrub trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By Appointment (Varies by Hauler)
Placement
Schedule your pickup first, then place bulk items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the assigned day. Do not block fire hydrants, sidewalks, or mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, dressers)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household appliances (stoves, washers)
- ✓ Carpet rolls (cut and tied)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Concrete, bricks, and dirt
- ✕ Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Automotive parts and scrap metal
If utilizing a private hauler, you will be billed per scheduled item. Self-hauling to the I-95 Landfill Complex incurs a flat-rate disposal fee based on vehicle type and load size.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Fairfax County and most private haulers observe a 'slide schedule' for major holidays. If your collection day falls on or after a holiday, pickup is delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection follows the exact same holiday shift schedule as regular refuse during the active season of March through late December.
County drop-off facilities like the I-95 Landfill Complex may have modified hours on lesser holidays (such as MLK Day or Veterans Day) even if your private curbside collection continues as normal.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MaySeparate yard waste routes resume on March 1st. Make sure your spring lawn clean-up debris is properly bagged in compostable paper sacks or bundled according to county size restrictions.
Fall
October - DecemberDepending on your specific Rose Hill subdivision, you may be eligible for Fairfax County's vacuum leaf collection. If you are not in a designated vacuum district, all leaves must be bagged in paper yard bags for standard weekly pickup.
Winter
JanuaryDuring the first two weeks of January, most haulers provide curbside collection for natural Christmas trees. Trees must be completely bare—remove all lights, tinsel, ornaments, and the tree stand before placing it at the curb.
Local Tips & Community Info
Cash for Your Cans and Bottles Around Rose Hill?
While Rose Hill itself might not have a dedicated bottle buyback center, Lee County residents can often find redemption centers in nearby towns. Keep an eye out for Virginia's bottle bill returns at grocery stores or look into local scrap metal yards. Sometimes, even small, independently run operations pop up. For larger amounts of scrap metal, like old appliances you're getting rid of, calling a local scrap yard like Lee County Metals in Jonesville could turn your junk into some extra cash.
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Our Neck of the Woods
Instead of tossing perfectly good items, consider donating them! While there isn't a large donation center directly in Rose Hill, you might find opportunities in nearby communities. Look for churches or community organizations in Jonesville or Ewing that accept clothing, household goods, or furniture for their programs. Even a quick call to a local thrift store in a larger nearby town could lead you to a place that can use your unwanted treasures.
Keeping Rose Hill Beautiful: What to Do About Dumping and Cleanups
Tired of seeing trash where it doesn't belong? If you spot illegal dumping in or around Rose Hill, your best bet is to report it to the Lee County Sheriff's Office or the county's solid waste department. They are the ones who handle investigations and cleanups. Keep an eye out for any community cleanup events organized by local groups or the county itself – pitching in can make a big difference in keeping our beautiful area tidy.
Drop-off Facilities
I-95 Landfill Complex
9850 Furnace Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Materials Accepted
Franconia Governmental Center (Purple Can Club)
6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out who picks up my trash in Rose Hill?
Rose Hill does not have a single municipal trash service. You are either part of a Fairfax County Sanitary District or serviced by a private hauler contracted through your HOA or personal subscription. You can verify your provider by checking the logo on your current bins, asking your HOA board, or calling the Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program at 703-324-5230.
Why did my private hauler leave my yard waste bags at the curb?
Fairfax County law prohibits the use of plastic bags for yard waste. If you bagged your grass clippings or leaves in plastic garbage bags, the hauler is legally required to leave them behind. You must use compostable paper yard bags or reusable rigid containers.
Where can I safely dispose of old paint and household chemicals?
Hazardous materials are strictly prohibited from curbside bins because they can cause fires in the collection trucks. Rose Hill residents should pack these materials safely and take them to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off area at the I-95 Landfill Complex in Lorton.
Can I put glass in my blue recycling bin?
No. Glass is completely banned from single-stream curbside recycling in Fairfax County. You must either throw glass away in your regular black trash cart or, preferably, rinse it and drop it off at a Purple Can Club dumpster, such as the one located at the nearby Franconia Governmental Center.