Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Rose Hill
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 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
!Contamination Tips
Never Bag Your Recyclables
The most common recycling mistake in Fairfax County is placing good recyclables inside plastic trash bags. Plastic films wrap around sorting machinery, causing facility shutdowns. Keep items loose in the bin, and return plastic grocery bags to retail stores.
Keep Glass Out of the Blue Bin
Glass shatters during the compaction process in the collection truck, embedding tiny shards into clean paper and cardboard, rendering them unrecyclable. Take all glass to a local Purple Can Club drop-off site.
Stop the Tanglers
Items like garden hoses, holiday string lights, wire clothes hangers, and extension cords should go in the regular trash or a scrap metal facility. In the recycling bin, they act as 'tanglers' and pose significant safety risks to sorting facility workers.
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.
About Rose Hill Waste Management
Understanding Rose Hill's Hybrid Waste Collection
Because Rose Hill is a census-designated place located within Fairfax County, trash collection does not operate under a single municipal system. Instead, the area features a hybrid setup. Depending on your specific subdivision or HOA, your weekly refuse and recycling services are either managed directly by the Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program (in designated Sanitary Districts) or through contracts with private haulers like Republic Services, American Disposal, or Bates Trucking. Residents must check with their homeowner's association or the county portal to determine their designated provider.
The Purple Can Club for Glass Disposal
Fairfax County has completely eliminated glass from its single-stream curbside recycling program to improve the quality of recycled paper and cardboard. Rose Hill residents are strictly prohibited from placing glass bottles and jars in their curbside recycling bins. Instead, the community is encouraged to participate in the 'Purple Can Club.' You can drop off your rinsed glass containers at designated purple dumpsters located throughout the county, such as at the nearby Franconia Governmental Center, where it is repurposed for local infrastructure projects.
Seasonal Yard Debris Restrictions
Managing organic waste is a critical component of Fairfax County's sustainability goals. In Rose Hill, dedicated yard waste collection runs strictly from March 1st through December 24th. A major county-wide ordinance dictates that no yard debris can be packaged in plastic bags. All grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs must be placed in compostable paper lawn bags or unlined, reusable rigid containers. Any yard waste improperly bagged in plastic will be left at the curb by your hauler.
Proximity to the I-95 Landfill Complex
When it comes to disposing of large bulk items, hazardous household chemicals, or electronic waste, Rose Hill's geographic location offers a distinct advantage. Residents are situated just a short drive from the I-95 Landfill Complex in Lorton. This massive, comprehensive waste drop-off hub allows homeowners to self-haul items that curbside trucks cannot accept, providing a quick DIY disposal method without waiting weeks for a scheduled private bulk pickup.
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.