Month: August 2021

Because of labor shortages affecting our area, the Fairfax County government has issued a temporary waiver to the requirement for contractors to collect yard waste separately. Accordingly, starting August 31st and continuing for two months, Patriot Disposal will collect yard waste on the same days they pick up regular trash. The recycling pickup schedule is unchanged.

For more details, please see this County of Fairfax Solid Waste Advisory.

The Clifton Crest HOA is aware of the ongoing problems with yard waste collection. Patriot Disposal says they have a shortage of workers and are having difficulty getting enough crews to do yard waste. They have been maintaining a regular schedule for trash and recycling collection. We are continuing to monitor the situation and pressing them to return to weekly yard waste collection as soon as possible. Our community manager advises us that other HOAs are having the same problem regardless of which company they use.

Also, please remember DO NOT PUT YARD WASTE IN PLASTIC BAGS. It will not get picked up. Use paper bags or place it in a plastic bin clearly marked “Yard Waste”. Thank You!

Due to crew shortages, Patriot Disposal Services was unable to do the yard waste pickup this past Wednesday. They will return SATURDAY to do yard waste pickup ONLY. Please put your paper bags or yard waste bins out late Friday.