American Disposal Customer Support:
703.368.0500
American Disposal FAQ’s: https://americandisposal.com/customer-support/faq/
American
Disposal “How do I throw away” tool: https://americandisposal.com/customer-support/faq/#throwaway__tool
1. Regular collection schedule:
Monday: Acceptable Household trash and recyclable
items
Thursday: Acceptable Household trash and yard debris
Holidays: https://www.americandisposal.com/holiday-schedule/holiday-schedule-va
2. All trash/recycle items to be placed curbside 6pm
or later, evening prior to collection.
Example: Sunday: No
trash/recycle prior to 6pm
Wednesday: No trash/yard debris prior to 6pm
NOTE: To ensure pick-up we recommend placing your trash/recycle by 7am the morning of collection.
NOTE: See map at bottom of page for proper trash locations. Please work with your neighbors to designate a trash vs. recycle spot to simplify the collection process.
3. Proper trash/recycle receptacles must be leak-proof metal or plastic containers with
tight-fitting lids or heavy duty plastic bags.
Trash Example: Rigid, lidded container,
if no container, us a 1mil thick black garbage bag.
Recycle Example: Use your American Disposal
(or similar) recycle container. Do not
place recyclable items in a plastic bag.
4. All trash/recycle containers are to be
collected and returned to your home the same day collection occurs.
Example: Monday: All
trash/recycle containers returned to your home
Thursday: All trash containers returned to your home
Helpful FAQ’s:
1. What is considered acceptable/unacceptable
trash?
A:
Acceptable = Everyday regular household trash. This is refuse that is
generated from your kitchen or bathroom on a regular basis. If you are unsure
if something is acceptable, please contact us so we may guide you for proper
disposal. ADSI is not responsible for any personal or donated items
left at or near the curbside on collection days.
B: Unacceptable = Ammunition, asbestos,
bricks, cinder blocks, combustibles, concrete, dead animals, dirt, fire
extinguishers, flammable products, explosives, hazardous waste, helium tanks,
infectious waste, manure, medical waste, mulch, pesticides, poisons, propane
tanks, rocks, sod, stones, tires, toxic waste, tree stumps, or any other
material prohibited by the landfill or any applicable state or federal law as being hazardous or toxic, or items too large or too heavy to be loaded safely
into the collection vehicles.
2. How do I
dispose of a large bulky item?
A: For bulk item removal, you may
dispose of yourself (preferred) or contact American Disposal Customer Support to
schedule a bulk good removal.
*Additional charges may apply and may be passed on to the homeowner. American
Disposal accepts the following:
Bulk Waste: Bulk goods are defined as
non-electrical, over-sized goods that can be compacted in the back of a
collection truck. Materials collected as part of our bulk goods removal service
include sofas, cabinetry, large furniture, mattresses, box springs, grills,
lawn mowers, etc.
White
Goods: White goods and
appliances are large household items used to perform specific tasks. These
materials are all recycled after they are collected. Materials collected as
part of our white goods removal service include: refrigerators, dryers, washing
machines, water heaters, televisions, etc. *Freon must be removed prior to
collection.
3. What is considered yard debris?
A: Yard debris, defined as grass/garden
clippings and leaves, needs to be placed in a clear plastic bag, or other means
clearly labeled as “yard debris”. Tree
limbs and brush may also be placed curbside but must be no longer than 4 feet
in length and 6 inches thick in diameter and must be tied with rope or twine in
bundles not to exceed 50 lbs.
4. Should I place my house number on my
trash/recycle bins?
A: Yes!
Whisperwood
strongly encourages all residents to place their house number on their trash
and recycle bins. American Disposal
prefers that you use stickers, such as mailbox stickers, rather than writing on
their recycle bins with permanent marker or paint
5. What Items are considered recyclable?
A: Plastic / Metal / Cardboard / Cartons
/ Paper
Recycling Tips:
·
Don’t bag recyclables! Recyclables should be empty, clean, dry and
loose in your bin.
·
Breakdown your
cardboard boxes!
·
Become a
recycling expert! Join American’s Facebook Recycling Group “Think
Before You Throw”
·
Donate your recyclables
– Example: https://www.upcyclecrc.org/
Recycle
Elsewhere – NOT in your bin!
·
Plastic bags of ANY type!
·
Hazardous and
E-Waste!
·
Textiles
·
Batteries
Not Recyclable – PUT these items in your trash!
·
Shredded paper – great for composting, too small for
recycling!
·
Diapers
·
Styrofoam
·
Hoses/Cords –
they just don’t play well with conveyor belts!
What
About Glass?
·
Please visit the
following https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/recycling-trash/glass