How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Arlington County
Take it to the Household Hazardous Materials Facility. There’s no fee.
Household Hazardous Materials Facility
Arlington County residents; bring ID
| Monday to Friday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Closed on the spring and fall E-CARE days and on the Saturdays nearest Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
- Monday through Thursday by appointment only: call 703-228-5000, weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
565 31st St. S., Arlington, VA 22202
In the surface lot across from the Water Pollution Control Plant; also the county’s electronics collection center
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Arlington County residents and employees only; no business waste.
- Ammunition, explosives, crumbly asbestos, medical waste, and prescription medicine aren’t taken.
Virginia’s collection days
One-day drop-offs that counties and cities hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:
- Sat Nov. 7Spotsylvania CountyChancellor Convenience Center, Fredericksburg8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sat Nov. 14Chesterfield CountyChesterfield County Fairgrounds, North Chesterfield9 a.m. to noon
- Sat Nov. 14Loudoun CountyClaude Moore Park, Sterling8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Household hazardous waste in other counties and cities
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