E-CARE
As of Oct. 2025, the Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) Facility's drop-off location has changed to 565 31st St S, in the surface lot across from the Water Pollution Control Plant.
The Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) is a biannual environmentally friendly drop-off event at which residents can safely dispose of household hazardous materials
(HHM) and old electronics. See list below.
Note: Medium-to-large appliances and those containing refrigerants (e.g., dehumidifiers, wine fridges, etc.) will not be accepted.
Before coming to E-CARE, talk to your neighbors. Combine items and save trips to the collection site. Business and commercial wastes will not be accepted. For Arlington residents only so bring ID. E-CARE is a rain-or-shine event.
When is the Next E-CARE?
Fall 2026 E-CARE: Saturday, Oct. 17
Location: 1425 N. Quincy St. (across from WLHS)
Event hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine)
Year-round disposal alternatives: HHM | Metal, Appliances and Electronics | Inert Material
Accepted Materials
- Automotive fluids
- Batteries
- Car care products
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
- Corrosives (acids/caustics)
- Fire extinguishers
- Flammable solvents
- Fluorescent tubes
- Fuels/petroleum products
- Halloween costumes
- Household cleaners
- Lawn and garden chemicals
- Mercury
- Paint products (25-can limit)
- Photographic chemicals
- Poisons (pesticides)
- Printer ink/toner cartridges
- Propane gas cylinders (small hand-held or larger)
- Small metal items
- Smoke detectors
- Swimming pool chemicals
Unaccepted Materials
Electronics
Electronics including computers, printers, keyboards, scanners, copiers, cellphones and televisions (no large wooden console TVs) will be collected curbside from residential trash/recycling/yard waste customers with an online request for electronics pickup or by calling 703-228-5000 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. See below for fees involving old-style cathode ray televisions and computer monitors.
Items can also be dropped off at the Electronics Collection and Recycling Center.
There is a fee only for the old-style cathode ray televisions ($20) and cathode ray computer monitors ($15). All other screen and monitor drop-offs are free. Cash must be exact change. Checks should be made payable to “Arlington County Treasurer.”
Small Metal Items
Small metal items can be placed curbside with a scheduled pick-up or dropped off at the County's Earth Products Yard if not brought to E-CARE.
Mercury
We’ll collect household devices containing mercury (thermostats, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, manometers, barometers, hygrometers and liquid mercury). CFLs will also be collected on site.
Where Does It Go?
HHM Drop-Off Guidelines
- Materials should be in their original containers or properly labeled.
- Leaking containers should be over-packed to prevent spills.
- Nonhazardous trash materials will not be accepted.
- Business and commercial wastes will not be accepted.
- Bring ID to verify residency.
- Materials are accepted only during posted event hours.
- Smoking isn’t allowed at the drop-off site.
Pro tip: Pack your vehicle in reverse order of E-CARE drop-off. Small metal items go in first, electronics and HHMs next. It’ll make unloading much faster.