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Recycling Extravaganza

The Recycling Extravaganza is a special collection event that will take place on Saturday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Falls Church Recycling Center (217 Gordon Road). Residential customers may bring hard-to-recycle items for recycling or reuse.

Items Accepted:

  • Clothing and Textiles: Includes clothing, belts, handbags, hats, paired socks, paired shoes, drapes, sheets, towels, fabrics, etc. (no fee, tax receipt available)
  • Electronics: Includes computers and computer components, printers, fax machines, copiers, TVs, VCRs, telephones, cell phones, answering machines, etc. (no fee, no tax receipt).
  • Bicycles: $10 donation requested for shipping to developing countries by Bikes for the World. No frames or tricycles are accepted (tax receipt available).
  • Printer Cartridges: Includes inkjet, laser, and fax machine cartridges (no tax receipt).
  • Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids.
  • Medical Supplies: canes, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers (tax receipt available). No shower chairs or bathroom chairs accepted.
  • Paper Shredding: TrueShred will be at the Fall 2012 Recycling Extravaganza! Bring up to 3 boxes no larger than 2' x 2' x 2' each.

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