Arlington Household Hazardous Materials Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
- Address
- 565 31st St S, Arlington, VA 22202
- Hours
- Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm (no appointment); Monday-Thursday by appointment only (call 703-228-5000)
- Who can use it
- Arlington County residents and employees; no business or commercial materials
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 703-228-5000
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau at 703-228-5000 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- –Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- –Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Paint; oil-based paint; motor oil; pesticides; fertilizer; aerosols; compressed gas; electronics
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Ammunition; explosives; asbestos; medical waste; medications
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itArlington County residents and employees; no business or commercial materials
Note from the sourceIn the surface lot across from the Water Pollution Control Plant.
Note from the sourceClosed during the spring and fall E-CARE events and on Saturdays at or nearest major holidays.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 3 mi away · 3224 Colvin St, Alexandria, VA 22314Who can use it: City of Alexandria residents only (ZIP codes 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22312 and 22314); show a government ID or utility bill
- Permanent drop-off · 14 mi away · 9850 Furnace Rd, Lorton, VA 22079Who can use it: Fairfax County residents (proof such as a driver’s license, state ID, property tax bill or utility bill may be required). The City of Fairfax and the City of Falls…
- Permanent drop-off · 17 mi away · 4618 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030Who can use it: Fairfax County residents (proof such as a driver’s license, state ID, property tax bill or utility bill may be required). The City of Fairfax and the City of Falls…
- Collection event · 22 mi away · 8305 Quarry Rd, Manassas, VA 20110 · Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026, Sat, Apr 3, 2027, Sat, May 1, 2027, Sat, Jun 5, 2027, Sat, Sep 4, 2027, Sat, Oct 2, 2027, Sat, Nov 6, 2027Who can use it: City of Manassas residents; proof of residency may be required
- Collection event · 22 mi away · 46150 Loudoun Park Ln, Sterling, VA 20164 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Loudoun County residents (driver’s license or utility bill if requested)
- Permanent drop-off · 25 mi away · 14811 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112Who can use it: Prince William County residents (get a ticket from the traffic control attendant); not residents of the cities of Manassas or Manassas Park; no businesses
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FAQ
Who can use Arlington Household Hazardous Materials Facility?
Arlington County residents and employees; no business or commercial materials
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Paint. Accepted: oil-based paint.
What will they turn away?
Ammunition; explosives; asbestos; medical waste; medications
Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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