First: Are You in the City of Alexandria or Fairfax County?
This trips up a lot of people. "Alexandria, VA" covers two different governments. The independent City of Alexandria includes Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Seminary Hill, Parkfairfax, and the West End. But Franconia, Kingstowne, Huntington, Hybla Valley, and much of the Mount Vernon area also use Alexandria mailing addresses — and they're in Fairfax County, which runs a completely different trash system.
The City's own tip: check your real estate tax bill. If you see a Refuse Fee in your tax history, you're a City of Alexandria trash customer. If not, see our Fairfax County bulk trash guide.
Alexandria, VA — a mixed pile of bulky items at the curb, cleared in one visit.
Your Bulk Trash Options in Alexandria, Side by Side
| City Curbside Service | Self Drop-Off (Reworld) | DMV Go Junk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Houses, duplexes, townhouses with 4 or fewer units | City residents with proof of residency | Anyone in Alexandria — condos and apartments too |
| What's limited | Too-heavy items, carpet/lumber over 4 ft, construction debris | 500 lbs/week; no trash, fridges, debris, electronics | Mixed loads fine, priced by volume |
| Appliances | Fridges/AC by appointment, $20 each | Refrigerant items not accepted | Included in one price |
| Who carries it | You — to the curb or alley | You — load, drive, unload | We do — from any room |
| Cost | Included in the City refuse fee | Free | From $99 |
City details are from the City of Alexandria's Refuse Collection and Local Disposal Facilities pages. Rules can change — contact Alex311 for the latest.
City of Alexandria Curbside Rules
If your home is on City trash service, here's what to know:
Who's Covered
Detached homes, duplexes, and townhouses with four or fewer units.
Set-Out Time
No earlier than 5 p.m. the night before, and by 6 a.m. on collection day.
4-Foot Limit
Carpet and lumber longer than 4 feet won't be collected — and nothing too heavy.
$20 Appliances
Fridges, AC units, and dehumidifiers by appointment through Alex311.
No Debris
Construction debris, brick, dirt, and stones need a private hauler.
Old Town Alleys
Most Old Town homes get alley collection — and limited space to set items out.
⏳ City Bulk Pickups Can Be Paused
In spring 2026, the City temporarily suspended bulk yard waste and metal pickups because of equipment availability, putting requests on hold. If you're on a deadline — a move-out, a closing, a renovation — waiting isn't always an option.
What We Pick Up Across Alexandria
Sofas and sectionals, mattresses and box springs, refrigerators and other appliances, exercise equipment, TVs, carpet of any length, renovation debris, and mixed household junk. One item or a full rowhouse — from any room, any floor, the alley, or the curb.
Alexandria, VA — the overflow that didn't fit in the bins, gone in one trip.
Bulk Trash Pickup Pricing
💰 Bulk Pickup Pricing
Minimum pickup $99 — one firm price from a photo.
Includes labor, loading, hauling, and disposal. Larger mixed loads are priced by how much trailer space they fill. Text us a photo for an exact price.
Alexandria, VA — bags, boxes, and household items loaded and hauled away.
🗓️ Condo, rowhouse, or just out of time?
Book your Alexandria bulk pickup — often same day.
Request Appointment →Frequently Asked Questions
For homes on City trash service, yes, with limits. The City collects trash from detached single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses with four or fewer units. Bulky yard waste and large metal items are collected by request through Alex311, and appliances with refrigerant are picked up curbside by appointment for $20 each. Items that are too heavy, carpet or lumber longer than 4 feet, and construction debris aren't collected. Condos and apartment buildings aren't on City service and use their own haulers.
Not necessarily. Many neighborhoods with an Alexandria mailing address — like Franconia, Kingstowne, Huntington, Hybla Valley, and the Mount Vernon area — are actually in Fairfax County, not the City of Alexandria. Those homes follow Fairfax County's trash rules instead. The City suggests checking your real estate tax bill: City customers see a Refuse Fee in their tax history.
City of Alexandria residents can drop off small amounts of metal, non-metal items, brush, and yard waste once a week, up to 500 pounds, free at the Reworld waste-to-energy facility at 5301 Eisenhower Avenue. You'll need proof of residency, staff won't help unload, and it doesn't take household trash, refrigerators, AC units, construction debris, tires, or electronics.
Your building or HOA's hauler — not the City. Many buildings don't allow furniture or mattresses in the trash room. We pick up straight from your unit, use the elevator or stairs, and leave nothing in the hallway or by the dumpster.
Yes — that's a lot of our Alexandria work. Old Town homes often have alley-only trash access, narrow staircases, and no room to stage a sofa outside. We carry items out carefully, load them quickly, and keep sidewalks and alleys clear.
Our minimum pickup is $99. A single appliance starts at $99, a twin or full mattress is $99, a queen $119, a king $129, a sofa starts at $129, and a washer and dryer set is $149. Larger mixed loads are priced by volume. Text us a photo and you'll get one firm price covering labor, hauling, and disposal.
Bulk Pickup in Alexandria & Nearby
We pick up bulk trash across Alexandria and the surrounding area, including:
Alexandria, VA
From Old Town rowhouses and Del Ray bungalows to condos in Carlyle and Eisenhower Valley — see everything we do across Alexandria.
Arlington, VA
Just north in Crystal City and Pentagon City, apartment residents run into the same bulk trash limits. We pick up from any unit, any floor.
Annandale, VA
West of Alexandria along Little River Turnpike, we clear furniture and appliances from older ranch homes and split-levels — one item or a full basement.
Falls Church, VA
Around Broad Street and Lake Barcroft, we handle bulky item pickups from homes and condos alike, often the same day.
Fairfax, VA
If your Alexandria address is really Fairfax County, our Fairfax team covers it too — Mantua, Fair Oaks, and everywhere in between.
Washington, DC
Across the river in Capitol Hill and Navy Yard, rowhouses and apartments have the same tight stairs and curb space. We carry it all out.