Fairfax, VA to Have Waste Collections Handled by Private Companies Under New ProgramFairfax, VA to Have Waste Collections Handled by Private Companies Under New Program

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services are working on a Unified Sanitation District model to streamline waste and recycling collection in Fairfax, Va.

The new model will see that all waste and recycling collections will be handled by private companies contracted by the county. Matthew Adams, Director of the Solid Waste Management Program, says that private companies will be granted exclusive rights to collect and manage single-family homes in specific areas.

“This approach can significantly improve waste management in the community by introducing contractually standardized efficient and effective services,” Adams said. “The contracted collector would be held to a strict performance standard, ensuring consistent and reliable services.”

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