Recycling Bins
The town provides one free, blue, plastic recycling bin to each household and business receiving curbside trash service. New, larger 24-gallon bins are now available. Bins are available for pickup in the lobby of Town Hall, located at 25 West Market Street, next to the Tally Ho Theater, between 8:30AM and 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.
Customers may exchange their older bin for one new, larger bin at no cost. Those customers wishing to purchase additional bins may purchase an additional 18-gallon size for $6 or the 24-gallon size for $10. Damaged bins will continue to be replaced at no charge. Please note that the town does not offer delivery of recycling bins. Bins should remain at the house should the resident move.
Place co-mingled* recyclables at the curb for pickup after 4:00PM the day prior to scheduled pickup and before 6:00AM the day of the scheduled pickup.. Trash cans may be used for recycling, but they must have a “Recycling” sticker on the can. Contact 703-771-2790 or e-mail trash@leesburgva.gov to request a free “Recycling” sticker. Regular trash should not be placed in these specially marked receptacles. Do not use plastic bags.
* Recyclables do not need to be sorted for pickup. The Town of Leesburg’s contractor, CSI, uses a bulk pickup truck to collect recyclables and sorts them at their facility.
Recycling Tips and Information
Mail, Paper, Newspapers, Magazines, Catalogs and Phone Books
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Tie in bundles or put in paper groceries bags or recycling bin |
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Include glossy inserts |
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Include junk mail |
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Include magazines, catalogs and phonebooks |
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Leave loose where wind can blow papers out of bin – place heavier items on top to secure lighter papers |
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Glass Bottles & Jars
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Include green, brown and clear glass |
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Leave labels on |
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Rinse lightly |
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No broken glass |
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No light bulbs or fluorescent fixtures |
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No drinking glasses |
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No window glass |
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No mirrors |
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Aluminum & Steel Cans
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Crush cans to conserve space |
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Leave labels on |
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Rinse cans lightly |
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No aerosol cans |
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No aluminum foil |
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Plastic Bottles, Jugs & Jars
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Include No. 1 through No. 7 plastics |
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Crush to conserve space |
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Leave labels on |
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Rinse lightly |
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Leave caps on |
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No motor oil or chemical containers |
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No plastic bags |
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No plastic plates, cups or silverware |
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No flower pots |
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No plastic wrap |
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No Styrofoam |
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Cardboard/Paperboard
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Flatten boxes |
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Include cereal boxes, unlined food boxes |
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Include paper towel and toilet paper rollers |
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Include shoe boxes |
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Remove as much food as possible from pizza boxes or other cardboard with direct food contact |
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Include corrugated cardboard |
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Break down larger items |
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Remove excess tape and packing material |
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No packing materials (foam peanuts, Styrofoam) |
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No wax-lined boxes |
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Not collected on trash days |
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Grass & Yard Waste*
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Include grass clippings |
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Include weeds and leaves** |
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Include small twigs and shrub clippings |
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Place in biodegradable “Kraft” brown paper yard bags (available at some grocery and home improvement stores) |
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Use trash cans with “Yard Waste” Sticker. To request a sticker, please e-mail trash@leesburgva.gov or phone 703-771-2790 |
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Sod or weeds with large amounts of dirt attached will not be collected! Grass containing large amounts of dirt must be taken to the landfill; fees may apply. Please visit the Loudoun County Office of Solid Waste Management’s Website for more information and fees. |
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Tree prunings or large branches*** |
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No dirt or rocks |
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No green, plastic yard/contractor bags |
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No root balls from trees or shrubs |
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Do not place in cans without a “Yard Waste” sticker |
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*Grass and yard waste are collected on recycling days – no phone call is required to request service.
** For special bulk leaf collection information please view the Fall Leaf Collection Schedule.
*** Branches under 6’ in length and 6” in diameter are collected weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesday by the Street Maintenance Division. No call is required. Place branches by curb Monday night for pickup. No contractor landscape trimmings will be collected. See “Brush Collection” for information on pickup of larger branches/brush.
Recycling Drop-off Centers
Recycle newspapers, cardboard, paperboard, office paper, phone books, junk mail, magazines, phone books, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel food cans, plastic bottles and jugs any time at one of the town’s two drop-off centers:
- Bloom parking lot, 720 S. King Street
- Wal-Mart parking lot, Route 15 Bypass (Edwards Ferry Rd)
Additional Recycling Centers in Loudoun County
Loudoun County also provides additional recycling centers located throughout the county. Please visit the Recycling Centers website for locations and materials accepted.
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