Recycling Center

Purple Glass Recycling Container

6121 Franconia Rd, Franconia, VA 22310

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Purple Glass Recycling Container is a small recycling center on Franconia Road that locals use to drop off recyclables rather than hauling everything to a transfer station. Neighbors bringing household recyclables and small loads from DIY projects tend to show up here, especially on weekends when people are cleaning out garages.

The site sits right off 6121 Franconia Rd and looks like a compact operation with a little entrance booth and rows of roll-off bins. Pull up slowly to the booth area and someone will direct where to go; the main recycling bins are typically visible just past the entrance. Expect to back up to curb-height containers for glass, paper, and mixed recyclables and to see a scale across the driveway used by many such centers. Lines can form on weekend mornings, so plan for a short wait during peak times.

Facility Information

Type Recycling Center
City Franconia
State Virginia
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Before You Go

  • Load similar materials together in the car so unloading is quicker-glass separated from paper saves time at the bin.
  • Drive with a vehicle that can back close to the containers; tight backing makes dumping awkward for larger cars and small trucks.
  • Bring sturdy gloves and a tarp for loose or dusty loads-it keeps the car cleaner and speeds up unloading.

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