TRASH & RECYCLING

Republic Services provides trash, recycling, and seasonal yard waste collection for South Riding. This page includes collection schedules, preparation guidelines, bulk pickup information, and disposal resources to help make collection day easy.

COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Service Collection Day 
Trash Monday & Thursday
Recycling Thursday
Yard Waste (March 1 – December 24) Monday

Set carts out the night before or by 6:00am. Pickup times vary.

Trash Collection Tips

COLLECTION REMINDERS

  • During windy weather, secure carts to prevent litter.
  • Holiday collection follows the regular schedule except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
  • Schedule changes will be posted on this website and South Riding Facebook page.

Report trash pick up issues: townhall@southriding.net

Collection Guidelines

Loudoun County Landfill: Accepted/Unaccepted Materials 

NEED HELP?

DAMAGED CAN

To replace a broken or damaged container please email Republic Services at  southriding@republicservices.com. 

Please provide 

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • HOA name
  • Photo of the damaged bin(s)
  • Preferred replacement size (bin sizes are 65 or 96 gallon)

(Please note you may receive a refurbished container)

TRASH CAN SIZES

BULK ITEMS

To arrange pick up for large/bulk or special items please contact Republic Services at southriding@republicservices.com

Please provide

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • HOA name
  • Photo of item(s), specifying their size and name.

*Bulk removal is $85 per item (subject to change)

Bulk Item Pickup Tips

RECYCLING – Thursdays

Lidded wheeled recycling bins can be obtained free of charge.   ALL recyclable materials (cans, plastic, cardboard and newspaper/magazines) can be collected in this cart and wheeled to the curb on recycling day (Thursday).  

Click HERE to visit the Loudoun County website for more information on electronic recycling, the household hazardous waste program, county recycling centers and more.

Click HERE for local electronic recycling events.

Click HERE to watch the behind the scenes video to see how your recyclables get turned into raw materials, paving the way for innovative new products.

 

Loudoun County Recycling Guide

YARD DEBRIS – Mondays (March 1st to Dec. 24th)

Accepted yard waste includes routine landscaping materials only. Yard Waste Collection Tips

Yard Waste Requirements

  • Maximum of 10 bags, containers, or bundles during peak season
  • Branches must be:
    • Less than 6 inches in diameter
    • Cut into 4-foot lengths or shorter
    • Tied with rope or twine
    • Under 50 pounds

Leaves and grass clippings should be placed in:

  • Paper yard waste bags marked with an “X”, or
  • A container labeled Yard Waste

SPECIAL DISPOSAL

PAINT DISPOSAL

Republic Services does not collect wet paint. Before disposal:

  1. Mix latex or water-based paint with kitty litter, mulch, or paint hardener.
  2. Allow the paint to dry completely.
  3. Place the open can inside your regular trash cart.

Improperly disposed paint can damage collection vehicles and delay service. Residents may be responsible for cleanup costs.

HOUSEHOLD WASTE

HHW is defined by the EPA, as any waste produced in the home that is dangerous or potentially harmful to our health or the environment. Loudoun County hosts several events each year for county residents to dispose of their HHW.

 

 

Visit their website at https://www.loudoun.gov/hhw

BATTERY DISPOSAL

If it has a cord, plug, charger, or rechargeable battery, do not place it in curbside recycling or trash!

Lithium-ion batteries and certain electronic items should NEVER be placed in household trash bins or community recycling containers. When crushed during collection and transport, these items can overheat and ignite, creating a significant fire hazard. Photos in this article are from a recycling truck fire that happened in June in our community.

Proper disposal helps reduce fire risks and protect both our community and collection personnel. The following local locations provide safe recycling and disposal options.

The Home Depot – rechargeable batteries

Lowe’s – rechargeable batteries, cellphones, high energy batteries

E-bike batteries – check with these local bike shops (source: batterynetwork.org/e-bike-drop-off)

  • A-1 Cycling – 2451-I3 Centreville Rd, Herndon, 703-793-0400
  • Green Lizard Cycling – Herndon, 703-707-2453
  • REI – 11950 Grand Commons Ave, Fairfax, 571-522-6568
  • The Bike Lane – 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, 703-689-2671
  • Trek Bicycles Fairfax – 10937 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, 703-591-2200
  • Trek Bicycle Leesburg – 1605 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg, 703-858-5501
  • Conte’s Bike Shop – 204-C Mill Street Northeast, Vienna, 703-280-2248

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

Trees are collected curbside during the first two Mondays in January or they may also be dropped off at the Meadows Pool parking lot collection area through mid-January.

Before disposal:

  • Trees in excess of 8 feet in length must be cut in half
  • Remove lights
  • Remove ornaments
  • Remove tree stands
  • Do not bag the tree

Artificial trees and wreaths are not accepted.