New F.C. Trash Carts Roll Out Dec. 2

2026-08-12 4:41 PM

Kathy Allan, F.C. Environmental Program Specialist, surveys the stacks of carts waiting to be distributed. (Photo: City of Falls Church)

The City of Falls Church’s new trash and recycling carts have arrived, it was announced on the City’s website today.

The City’s Department of Enviornmental Services will begin distributing the new rolling carts to City residents on Thursday, Dec. 2. The delivery process is estimated to take three weeks.

More details on the new trash carts can be found on the City’s website at https://fcva.me/bXW3hj.

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