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Transfer Station
Waste Management - Merrifield Transfer Station
2802 Dorr Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 450-5950Merrifield Transfer Station on Dorr Ave is the local transfer station in Fairfax where residential drivers and small haulers drop off household junk instead of driving out to a distant landfill. It handles high volumes, since Northern Virginia moves a lot of material through these kinds of facilities serving the DC metro area.
Drive up to an entrance booth and prepare to join a short queue with other cars and trucks; there’s usually a scale so loads are weighed and charged by weight. Large trucks and compacting equipment are easy to spot - the site feels industrial, with big bays and a lot of rumble. Pull up when directed, unload into the assigned bay, and then stop at the exit scale and pay based on the recorded weight.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring something that proves vehicle registration or residency if required by local facilities; many transfer stations ask for ID or proof for residential rates.
- Secure loose items and tarp light materials; windy days can scatter debris and make unloading slower.
- Avoid peak weekend times during spring and fall cleanup when lines get long - early weekday or early morning runs are generally quicker.
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