Cardboard Recycling in Fair Lakes, VA

Separated cardboard is accepted free in the recycling area at the I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road).

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

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Fairfax County I-66 Transfer StationDrop-off · 4618 West Ox Road, Fair LakesFairfax County residentsFree
Where
4618 West Ox Road
Fair Lakes, VA 22030
Hours
HHW/e-waste Mon 7-5, Tue 12-5, Thu 12-5, Fri 7-5, Sat-Sun 7-4; closed Wed
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Fairfax County I-95 Landfill ComplexDrop-off · outside Fair Lakes · 9850 Furnace Road, Laurel HillFairfax County residentsFree
Where
9850 Furnace Road
Laurel Hill, VA 22079
Hours
HHW/e-waste Wed 7-5 and Sat 7-4; latex paint Lot B daily
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.

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Virginia rules

Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Source: Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)

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DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Source: Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab)
Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Source: Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

I-66 Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
- I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW and e-waste at I-66: Mon 7-5, Tue 12-5, Thu 12-5, Fri 7-5, Sat-Sun 7-4; closed Wednesday. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Both complexes accept separated cardboard, metals and automobile batteries for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residential Disposal Fees and Regulations (opens in new tab) · Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
- Proof of Fairfax County residency is required to dispose of trash at the I-66 and I-95 complexes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Most recyclables are accepted free at I-66 and I-95; fees apply to yard waste, brush, appliances and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
- Free household hazardous waste disposal is available to Fairfax County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
- Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Checked October 26, 2026.

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