Trash & Recycling in Alexandria, VA (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Alexandria, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Alexandria provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection on designated days. Missed pickups can be reported to Virginia waste haulers or municipal services.
Alexandria Trash Pickup Schedules & Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Alexandria curbside collection runs Mon-Thu (one day per address). Containers may be set out no earlier than 5 PM the day before pickup and must be out no later than 6 AM on collection day. Most Old Town households use alley collection rather than curbside.
Alexandria Bin Set-Out Window + Old Town Alley Collection
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Alexandria offers scheduled bulk item pickup for large items like furniture and appliances. Advance scheduling typically required. Some items may need special handling.
Alexandria Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Alexandria requires residential recycling of accepted materials. Contamination with non-recyclables may cause entire bins to be rejected at the curb.
Alexandria Mandatory Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsLooking for Alexandria City county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Alexandria city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Alexandria City →