Recycling

Recycling is an everyday way to fight climate change. Recycling saves natural resources, energy and money. In 2009, Alexandria recycled:

Over 20,500 tons of mixed paper, saving over 246,420 trees.
7,000 tons of aluminum cans, saving the energy equivalent of 21,875,000 gallons of gasoline!

The recycling program is tasked with providing recycling collection to eligible single-family homes; encouraging recycling at home, school, and work; as well as providing education about recycling and setting up recycling collection programs.

What's New

Refuse & Trash Collection Schedule
Due to the observance of George Washington Day on Monday, February 20, refuse and recycling will be delayed by one day this week. Need a new recycling container or a different size? Visit the Recycling at Home webpage.

Learn what to do if a fluorescent light bulb breaks or if mercury spills.

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	Home Information for renters and home owners about what, when, where, why and how to recycle at apartments, condos, home owner associations, and single family homes.
	School Information about recycling for City of Alexandria public and private schools.
	Work Information for property managers, tenants and employees about recycling requirements and what, when, where, why and how to recycle at non-residential buildings.
	On the Go Information about recycling at public buildings and special events in the City of Alexandria.