Fauquier County Environmental Services

09/04/2026

Tomorrow Reminder 📢

🚨 Household Hazardous Waste Collection is Tomorrow! 🚨

Got old paint, automotive fluids, pesticides, or other household hazardous waste? Bring them to the Corral Farm Collection Site and dispose of them safely and responsibly.

📍 Corral Farm Collection Site, Warrenton
⏰ 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📦 Fauquier County residents only

Learn more: https://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments-a-g/environmental-services/residents/household-hazardous-waste #!/

♻️ Help keep Fauquier County clean, safe, and green!

09/04/2026

Labor Day Closure Reminder

All Fauquier County Environmental Services facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Please plan your visit accordingly. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday!

09/02/2026

Most people don’t think of a landfill as a place of beauty—but the view from the top of ours may surprise you! 🌳☀️

A landfill is more than just a place where trash goes. It is a carefully managed facility—and from up here, it offers one impressive view of Fauquier County.

♻️ Not just a dump!

Want to see it for yourself and learn what happens to your trash and recycling? Join us for a free tour! Contact us to schedule a visit.

09/02/2026

🔎♻️ WEEK 2: BECOME A RECYCLING DETECTIVE!

Grab your imaginary magnifying glass—it’s time for this week’s Family Recycling Challenge!

⭐ YOUR MISSION:
Search around your home and find 3 plastic containers with a recycling symbol containing:

♻️ #1
♻️ #2
♻️ #5

These are the plastic numbers we accept for recycling in Fauquier County.

Once you find them, remember the recycling rules:

💧 EMPTY — No food or liquid left inside.
✨ CLEAN — Give containers a quick rinse if needed.
♻️ LOOSE — Never put your recyclables in plastic bags.

Get the whole family involved and see who can find all three numbers first!

🔎 Happy detecting!

08/28/2026

📄 FREE SHRED EVENT — TOMORROW! ♻️

Got papers piling up? Clear the clutter for FREE!

📍 Corral Farm Site
📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 7 AM–3 PM
🙌 No registration needed!

Bring it. Drop it. We’ll shred it!

08/28/2026

♻️ Fun Friday: Look Closely! 🔎

Recyclable plastics can sometimes hide in unexpected places!

Would you have guessed that a conditioner tube could go in the recycling? Take a closer look at the packaging and you may spot that little recycling symbol with a #5 inside.

Here in Fauquier County, we accept #1, #2 and #5 plastics. So before you toss that empty container in the trash, check for the number—you might be surprised by what you find!

💧 Empty it and give it a quick rinse.
🔎 Find the number.
🧴 Keep the lid on.
♻️ Recycle it right!

Happy Fun Friday! How many unexpected #1, #2 or #5 plastics can you find around your house this weekend?

08/26/2026

This is a wonderful post from Frederick County (MD) Division of Solid Waste and Recycling - Dolly was truly a legend and will be greatly missed. Now we need to go find those recycling songs and that episode of The Magic School Bus!

Yesterday we lost a legend...With the passing of Dolly Parton, we lost a voice for literacy, learning, curiosity, and one of our favorite conspiracy theories about her full sleeve tattoos (Not true)...But did you know Dolly had 2 Christmas-themed recycling songs?

It's true! Dolly voiced the character "Murph " on The Magic School Bus (Shout-out to the writers, with a nod to Material Recycling Facilities, called "MRFs" for short), Ms. Frizzle's cousin, on the Christmas Special all about waste diversion and recycling. Whose mind is blown?

It's a fun fact that brought a smile to our faces, as she was a gift, and her music touched on so many things that we hold near and dear. Dolly Parton is a perfect example of when we say, "You are not recyclable," that your impact and words are felt, maybe not by the world like Dolly, but in our world and community, and it matters.

Thanks for the memories and song, Dolly. We won't forget the gifts you have given us that we'll keep on giving.

08/26/2026

♻️ THE FAMILY RECYCLING CHALLENGE STARTS NOW! 🌎

For the next 12 weeks, we’re challenging families to discover simple ways to REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE at home.

Each week brings a new challenge that everyone can join in—even the youngest members of the family!

⭐ WEEK 1 CHALLENGE:
As a family, choose ONE thing you can do this week to reduce, reuse or recycle better.

📝 Write it down.
🧲 Put it on the refrigerator.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Get the whole family involved!

Can you keep it going all week?

🌎 Small changes can become great habits!

08/25/2026

🪁 It’s tomorrow! Come make a kite, catch the breeze, and have some fun! 🌬️☀️

📅 Wednesday, August 26 | 11 AM–12 PM
👧🧒 Ages 5+ | FREE!

We hope to see you there! 🪁

08/21/2026

♻️ FUN FRIDAY! Can You Spot It? 👀

Take a close look at the picture. 🔎 One of these items doesn’t belong with the others. Can you figure out which one?

🤔 Got your answer?

It’s window glass! 🪟

The other items pictured are accepted by Fauquier County Environmental Services—but remember, not every item is accepted at every location.

📍 Propane tanks, latex paint and car batteries are accepted at Corral Farm only.

From textiles and batteries to Christmas lights, plastic bags and film, paint, propane tanks and more, there are plenty of ways to keep items out of the trash! ♻️

Before you throw it away, check our website to see if we accept it and where to take it.