The City of Fairfax is committed to providing excellent solid waste management services and aims to minimize the amount of waste being sent to the landfill through source reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery.   

Recycling is an everyday activity that can fight climate change, preserve natural resources, conserve energy, and save money. But did you know that recycling the wrong way can be harmful to the recycling economy and potentially dangerous to recycling workers? Know before you throw!

Know Before You Throw:

• Download the 1-page Recycling Guide to reference proper recycling practices in Fairfax City. The 1-page Recycling Guide is available in multiple languages: 
  • Spanish | Guía de reciclaje residencial 
  • Korean | 거주지 재활용 가이드 
  • Vietnamese | Hướng Dẫn Tái Chế Rác Sinh Hoạt  
  • Arabic | دلیل إعادة التدویر السكني 
  • Farsi | راھنمای بازیافت واحد ھای مسکونی 
• Download the Recycling Yes / No List for a more detailed list of acceptable and unacceptable items. The Recycling Yes / No List is available in multiple languages: 
  • Spanish | Lista de si y lo que no
  • Korean | 예 / 아니요 목록 
  • Vietnamese | Danh sách Có / Không 
  • Arabic | قائمة نعم / ل
  • Farsi | فھرست بلھ / خیر