Recycling Center

Fairfax County Recycling and Disposal Center

9850 Furnace Rd, Lorton, VA 22079

(703) 690-1703
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A county recycling center in Lorton used by residents across Fairfax and the surrounding Northern Virginia suburbs. Not a landfill - this place is for dropping off recyclables and bulky items that don’t belong in curbside bins. Locals swing by for large cleanouts, yard debris, and electronic drop-offs that don’t fit in regular pickups.

Pull into a staffed entrance booth and be directed toward sorting areas and a weigh scale; trucks and trailers are common, so give yourself extra space while maneuvering. Recycling bays and roll-off containers sit out in the open, with paper, cardboard, glass/metal, and various plastics typically separated into different bins. There are usually spots for yard debris and large items, and many county centers run special programs for electronics and household hazardous material on certain days. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busy, so lines and wait times can stretch a bit.

Facility Information

Type Recycling Center
City Lorton
State Virginia
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Before You Go

  • Pre-sort materials into piles-paper/cardboard, glass/metal/plastics, yard debris-so unloading goes faster and staff can point to the right container.
  • Bring straps, blankets, or gloves for bulky items and to keep loose debris from falling out of trailers; it’ll make unloading safer and less messy.
  • Avoid mid-morning weekend rushes if possible; early weekday runs or late afternoons tend to have shorter waits and easier parking.

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