Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Tysons
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.
Varies by private hauler (typically Black or Gray) Bin (Trash)
All household trash must be securely bagged before being placed inside the cart to prevent litter in high-wind urban corridors. Carts must be set out by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Polystyrene (Styrofoam) cups and packaging
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics (#3 through #7)
- ✓Food waste and greasy pizza boxes
Varies by private hauler (typically Blue or Green) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables; place them loose, clean, and dry inside the cart. Ensure cardboard is broken down and flattened to prevent the bin from jamming during automated collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean mixed paper, magazines, and mail
- ✓Flattened corrugated cardboard
- ✓Metal food and beverage cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs with necks (Plastics #1 and #2)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars (Use Purple Bins)
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam (EPS)
- ✕Food-soiled containers
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Must be in paper yard bags or reusable rigid containers labeled 'Yard Waste'. Plastic bags are strictly banned. Brush must be bundled securely and kept under 50 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Fallen leaves
- ✓Plant trimmings
- ✓Brush and tree limbs (tied with string)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By advance scheduled appointment only
Placement
Do not place items at the curb until the evening before your confirmed scheduled pickup to comply with strict local HOA aesthetic rules.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, dressers, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large boxed items
- ✓ Scrap metal (if separated)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronics and televisions (must go to transfer station)
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (chemicals, wet paint)
- ✕ Stumps and excessive dirt
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
Private haulers usually charge an extra fee per item (often ranging from $50 to $85+). To avoid fees, residents can haul items themselves to the I-66 Transfer Station (weight fees may apply).
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Because Tysons relies entirely on private haulers, exact holiday schedules vary. However, the industry standard is that if a major holiday falls on or before your collection day, service is pushed back by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste pickups follow the same holiday delay schedule as standard trash, but separate collection routes pause entirely in January and February.
Always verify holiday schedule shifts directly with your specific HOA management office or the website of your contracted private hauler.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Glass Out of the Blue Bin
Glass shatters easily inside the heavy collection trucks, contaminating entire loads of recyclable paper and cardboard. Take all glass items to a Purple Can Club drop-off site instead of throwing them in your curbside bin.
No Plastic Bags in Recycling
Never put your clean recyclables inside plastic grocery bags. The flexible plastic films wrap around sorting machinery at the materials recovery facility, causing major delays and equipment damage. Keep items loose in the cart.
Styrofoam is Considered Trash
Even if a foam cup, egg carton, or takeout container has a recycling triangle stamped on it, Fairfax County facilities cannot process it. Always put styrofoam directly into your regular household trash cart.
Seasonal Information
Spring to Fall
March 1 to December 24Curbside yard waste is collected separately from household trash during these months. Ensure all lawn debris is strictly in paper bags or reusable bins, as plastic bags are illegal.
Winter
December 25 to February 28Separate curbside yard waste collection routes are suspended for the deep winter. Any minor yard debris generated during these months should be bagged and placed directly into your normal trash cart.
Post-Holidays
First two weeks of JanuaryPrivate haulers will collect live Christmas trees at the curb for townhome communities. Ensure your tree is under 8 feet tall and completely stripped of all lights, tinsel, ornaments, and the tree stand.
About Tysons Waste Management
Waste Management in High-Density Tysons
Because Tysons (also known as Tysons Corner) is an unincorporated census-designated place within Fairfax County, it does not operate its own municipal sanitation fleet. With its landscape dominated by high-rise condominiums, luxury apartments, and sprawling townhome communities, waste management is entirely privatized. Residents in high-rises typically use centralized community dumpsters and chutes, while townhome residents rely on master contracts negotiated by their Homeowners Association (HOA) with private haulers like Republic Services or American Disposal Services. All private collectors must strictly abide by Fairfax County's overarching solid waste regulations.
The Mandatory Plastic Bag Ban for Yard Debris
If you are responsible for maintaining a lawn or garden in Tysons, you must comply with Fairfax County's strict ban on plastic bags for yard waste. From March 1 through December 24, all organic yard clippings, leaves, and brush must be placed in compostable paper yard bags or clearly labeled, reusable rigid containers. If a private hauler spots a plastic garbage bag filled with yard debris at your curb, it is illegal for them to collect it, and it will be left on your property.
Glass Recycling and the Purple Can Club
To combat the high costs and contamination risks of broken glass in single-stream recycling, Fairfax County has banned glass bottles and jars from curbside blue carts. Instead, Tysons residents are highly encouraged to join the regional 'Purple Can Club.' You can drop off empty, rinsed glass containers of any color at designated purple dumpsters located across the county, such as those found at nearby government centers or the I-66 Transfer Station. This ensures the glass is pulverized and reused in local infrastructure projects.
Utilizing the I-66 Transfer Station
For major home cleanouts, renovations, or hazardous waste disposal that your curbside hauler won't accept, Tysons residents have convenient access to the Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station on West Ox Road. This crucial facility allows residents to safely drop off Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) such as old paint, motor oil, and pool chemicals for free. It also serves as the primary drop-off location for electronic waste (like old laptops or TVs), tires, and large bulk debris, though weight-based fees may apply for extensive general trash loads.
Navigating Bulky Item and Appliance Pickups
If you are upgrading furniture or replacing a mattress, you cannot simply leave these bulky items at the curb in Tysons. Because collection is privatized, residents must contact their specific private waste hauler in advance to schedule a special bulk pickup. These special collections frequently incur an additional per-item fee. Furthermore, HOA guidelines usually require that bulky items be kept inside or out of sight until the evening immediately preceding your scheduled collection date.
Drop-off Facilities
I-66 Transfer Station Complex
4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Materials Accepted
I-95 Landfill Complex
9850 Furnace Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tysons provide municipal trash collection?
No. Tysons is an unincorporated census-designated place within Fairfax County. The majority of residents either live in high-density condominiums with commercial dumpsters, or in townhome communities where the HOA contracts a private hauling company (such as Republic Services or American Disposal).
Can I put glass jars in my curbside recycling bin?
No. Fairfax County has removed glass from its single-stream curbside recycling program to prevent contamination. You must take all clean, empty glass bottles and jars to a designated Purple Can Club drop-off location.
Why didn't my hauler pick up my yard waste in plastic bags?
Fairfax County law strictly prohibits the use of plastic bags for yard waste. To have your grass clippings and leaves collected, you must use compostable paper lawn bags or a reusable rigid container clearly marked for yard waste.
How do I throw away an old TV or computer in Tysons?
Electronic waste is completely banned from curbside trash and recycling carts in Fairfax County. You must transport your old televisions, computers, and electronics to the designated e-cycling drop-off area at the I-66 Transfer Station.