Scrap Metal Recycling in Fair Lakes, VA
Metals are accepted for recycling at the I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road); County collection customers can schedule a metal pickup.
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Before you go
- Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
- Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
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)
More Virginia rules (4)
- 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)
Where this information comes from (16)
Where this information comes from
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.
- Special Pickup (opens in new tab) · Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
- County collection service includes 5 free special collections per customer per fiscal year, scheduled in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- About 10% of Fairfax County residents receive collection from the County; the other 90% use private haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal pickups take stoves, washers/dryers, metal shelves, bedframes, grills and exercise equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Special pickups are limited to 2 cubic yards; larger piles are charged. 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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