Leesburg Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026

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Town of Leesburg, Virginia • Patriot Disposal • 2026 resident guide

Leesburg Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026

Use this local guide to find your Leesburg trash pickup day, understand the Northwest / Northeast / Southwest / Southeast collection areas, check 2026 holiday delays, contact Patriot Disposal, report missed pickup, schedule bulk items, sort recycling, and avoid yard waste or brush mistakes.

Open Official Trash Page Call Patriot 703-771-6677 Find Pickup Area
Trash + recycling same day Yard waste Mondays Apr–Nov Bulk by request only Recycle Coach supported

Quick answer for Leesburg residents

Leesburg trash pickup schedule garbage collection is handled through the Town of Leesburg and Patriot Disposal for eligible single-family homes, townhomes, and certain condo/business locations inside the Town corporate limits. Trash and recycling are collected on the same weekday by collection area: Northwest Monday, Northeast inside the bypass Tuesday, Northeast outside the bypass Wednesday, Southwest Thursday, and Southeast Friday. Yard waste is town-wide on Mondays during the 2026 season, and bulk items must be scheduled separately.

Pickup lookup

Leesburg Trash Pickup Day — Collection Area Map, Street Index and Recycle Coach

The Town of Leesburg does not use one single town-wide pickup day. The town is split into five residential collection areas. The fastest way to confirm your day is to use the official Trash & Recycling Services page, Recycle Coach, or the Town’s residential collection street index.

Use Recycle Coach

Recycle Coach helps residents view and print collection schedules, receive alerts and route-change updates, learn “What Goes Where,” and view upcoming events.

Open Town trash page

Call Patriot Disposal

Patriot Disposal handles new-resident toters, missed collections, damaged toters, and bulk scheduling for Leesburg service.

Call 703-771-6677

Verify Town limits

A “Leesburg” mailing address does not always mean Town service. If you are outside the Town corporate limits, check with HOA or Loudoun County waste services.

Call Public Works 703-771-2790
Pickup DayCollection AreaLocal ClueWhat Goes Out
MondayNorthwest Collection AreaIncludes many NW streets and odd-numbered homes on North King Street in the official index.Trash + recycling. Yard waste is also collected town-wide on Mondays during season.
TuesdayNortheast, Inside the BypassIncludes neighborhoods such as Carnaby Square, Carrvale, Cedar Walk, Exeter, Loudoun Hills, Lowenbach and adjacent areas.Trash + recycling.
WednesdayNortheast, Outside the BypassIncludes Edwards Landing, Potomac Crossing, Potomac Station, River Pointe, Sycamore Hills and nearby areas.Trash + recycling.
ThursdaySouthwest Collection AreaIncludes Southwest streets and Meadowbrook Farm in the Town’s collection area explanation.Trash + recycling.
FridaySoutheast Collection AreaUse the official street index if you are near a boundary or newly moved into town.Trash + recycling.

Resident tip: If your street is close to the bypass, downtown boundary, or a neighborhood edge, do not guess from a neighbor’s cart. Use the Town street index or Recycle Coach, because Northeast Leesburg is split into inside-bypass and outside-bypass pickup areas.

Local checklist

Leesburg Pickup Morning Checklist — What to Do Before the Truck Comes

This section is built like a resident’s checklist. Before assuming your trash was missed, confirm the day, the set-out time, cart position, holiday delay, and whether the item belongs in regular trash, recycling, yard waste, brush, or bulk pickup.

Before Pickup

  • Place trash curbside after 4:00 PM the day before pickup.
  • Set trash out before 4:00 AM on pickup day.
  • Use the black trash Toter and blue recycling Toter where provided.
  • Do not mix trash, recycling, yard waste, brush, or bulk items.
  • Flatten cardboard for recycling pickup.
  • Schedule bulk items before expecting pickup.

After Pickup

  • Remove containers from the curbline within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store containers behind the front line of the building.
  • Report damaged or missing toters to Patriot Disposal.
  • Use Recycle Coach alerts for route changes and events.
  • Use the missed collection form only after confirming it was not late set-out.
  • Call Public Works if you are unsure whether your address is inside Town limits.
Trash Regular household trash in the black Toter or extra approved container when needed.
Recycling Clean accepted recyclables in the blue Toter. No plastic bags or bagged recyclables.
Yard Waste Mondays, April 6 through November 30, 2026; brown bags or marked cans.
Brush Large limbs only, stacked loose Sunday night for Monday-start routes.
2026 holiday schedule

Leesburg Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026 — Patriot Disposal Delays and Normal-Service Holidays

Leesburg’s holiday schedule is not just “one day late every holiday.” Some holidays have normal service, some shift the entire town by one day, and some dates were still listed as to be determined by the Town. Always check the official holiday schedule close to the holiday week.

Holiday2026 DateStatusResident Action
New Year’s DayFriday, January 1, 2026Patriot closed; schedule to be determined.Check the Town holiday page before placing Friday-area trash out.
Presidents’ DayMonday, February 16, 2026Patriot open; normal service.Use your normal collection day.
Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Town-wide one-day shift.NW Tue May 26; NE inside Wed May 27; NE outside Thu May 28; SW Fri May 29; SE Sat May 30.
Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2026Schedule to be determined.Watch Town/Recycle Coach update.
Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Town-wide one-day shift.NW Tue Sep 8; NE inside Wed Sep 9; NE outside Thu Sep 10; SW Fri Sep 11; SE Sat Sep 12.
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Patriot open; normal service.Use your normal collection day.
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026Patriot closed; Thu/Fri shift.SW Fri Nov 27; SE Sat Nov 28.
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Patriot closed; schedule to be determined.Check official schedule before the holiday week.

Christmas tree note: Leesburg collects Christmas trees during the first full two weeks of January on Mondays. Remove all tinsel and decorations, and do not place trees in plastic bags.

Recycling

Leesburg Recycling Pickup — Blue Toter Rules, What Not to Recycle and Drop-Off Options

Trash and recycling are collected on the same day for each Leesburg collection area. The Town provides a blue recycling Toter to eligible curbside residences. Recycling rules matter because plastic bags, foam, batteries, greasy boxes, and other problem items can cause contamination or rejection.

Use the Blue Toter for Accepted Recyclables

  • Clean accepted recyclables only.
  • Flatten cardboard and moving paper.
  • Use Recycle Coach “What Goes Where” for item-specific help.
  • Keep materials loose; do not bag recyclables.
  • Use curbside recycling as the main option because Town residents do not have a Town drop-off recycling center.

Do Not Put These in Recycling

  • Plastic bags, clear recycling bags, biodegradable bags, plastic wrap or film.
  • Foam / Styrofoam.
  • Greasy pizza boxes or food-stuck cardboard.
  • Paper towels, napkins, facial tissue, paper cups or disposable plates.
  • Batteries of any kind.
  • Aerosol cans and hazardous-waste containers.
  • Window glass, mirrors and drinking glasses.

Local reality: If your blue Toter disappears or is damaged, Patriot Disposal handles replacement or repair. If you live in a townhome/condo with a smaller Toter and want a 96-gallon Toter, contact Public Works at 703-771-2790 or trash@leesburgva.gov.

Yard waste & brush

Leesburg Yard Waste and Brush Collection 2026 — Do Not Mix These Two Services

Leesburg has different rules for yard waste and brush. Yard waste is collected town-wide on Mondays during the 2026 yard waste season. Brush is handled separately by the Town Street Division, begins on Monday, and may continue through the week depending on volume, weather, holidays and events.

Yard Waste — Patriot Disposal

  • 2026 yard waste service resumes Monday, April 6 and runs through November 30.
  • Use biodegradable brown paper yard bags.
  • Or use a trash can with a visible “Yard Waste” sticker.
  • Maximum 10 bags or cans per pickup.
  • Grass clippings, leaves, garden waste and small shrub clippings are yard waste.
  • Small branches under 4 feet long and under 1/2 inch diameter must be tied or bagged.

Brush — Town Street Division

  • Brush is tree limbs and branches only.
  • Brush must be more than 4 feet long, less than 8 feet long, and under 6 inches in diameter.
  • Stack loose at the curb Sunday night.
  • Do not tie, bind or bag brush.
  • Keep brush separate from trash, yard waste, recycling and bulk items.
  • No firewood, logs, stumps, root balls, vines, poison ivy, fencing or wood boards.

Important: Do not mix loose brush with yard waste bags or cans. Patriot Disposal will not separate mixed material, and it may be left behind. Yard waste misses go to Patriot at 703-257-7100. Brush questions go to streets@leesburgva.gov or 703-737-7073.

Bulk pickup

Leesburg Bulk and Oversized Item Pickup — Schedule First, Then Set It Out

Bulk and oversized items are not regular trash. The Town specifically says bulky/oversized items that are not collected with regular trash are not considered a missed pickup, and collectors will not be sent back unless a special pickup was requested correctly.

How to Schedule

  • Call Patriot Disposal Services at 703-771-6677.
  • Or email trash@leesburgva.gov.
  • For construction or electronics items, send a photo for cost estimate when required.
  • Do not put items out before scheduling.
  • Ask about fee before setting out high-cost items.

Common Item Examples

  • Mattresses, box springs, couches, bedframes and many tables are listed at $0.
  • Some TVs have fees based on size; TVs up to 42 inches are listed at $0.
  • Computers, laptops, printers and stereos are listed with fees.
  • Jacuzzi, fiberglass and porcelain tubs can have significant fees.
  • Hot tubs, boats and pool tables are listed as not allowed.
Item TypeTypical Leesburg GuidanceResident Action
Mattress / couch / box springListed as $0 furniture bulk item.Still schedule pickup with Patriot first.
Refrigerator / freezer / washer / dryerMany appliances are listed at $0.Call before setting out; ask about preparation.
Computer / laptop / printerListed with a fee.Email/call Patriot and confirm cost.
Construction materialPhoto and cost estimate may be required.Email material photo before setting out.
Hot tub / boat / pool tableListed as not allowed.Arrange private disposal or alternate facility.
Missed pickup

Missed Trash Pickup in Leesburg — What to Check Before You Report It

Before reporting a missed pickup, check the official set-out rules, holiday schedule, and whether the item was regular trash, recycling, yard waste, brush or a scheduled bulk item. A late set-out or unscheduled bulk item is usually not treated as a missed pickup.

1

Confirm the correct collection day

Use Recycle Coach, the collection map, or the street index. Northwest, Northeast inside bypass, Northeast outside bypass, Southwest and Southeast each have different days.

2

Check set-out timing

Trash should be placed after 4:00 PM the day before pickup and before 4:00 AM on pickup day. Late set-out may be missed, and collectors will not return for late material.

3

Check material type

Bulk items must be requested separately. Yard waste, brush, recycling and hazardous waste should not be mixed with regular trash.

4

Use the correct contact

Patriot Disposal handles missed collections and damaged toters. The Town also provides online forms for missed trash, recycling or yard waste collection.

Main Contacts

When It Is Not a Missed Pickup

  • Cart was placed out after the cutoff time.
  • Bulk item was not scheduled.
  • Brush was tied, bagged, mixed or placed late.
  • Yard waste was in plastic or contractor bags.
  • Recycling included plastic bags, batteries, foam or other banned items.
Official Video Help

Leesburg Waste Video Guide — How to Use the Recycle Coach App

The Town of Leesburg officially links residents to Recycle Coach from its trash and recycling page. This video playlist is useful because Recycle Coach helps residents view schedules, receive route alerts, check “What Goes Where,” and follow upcoming collection events.

Best for: new residents, townhome residents, homeowners unsure about collection areas, and anyone who wants pickup reminders or item-sorting help before reporting a missed collection.

This video supports the practical guidance in this article. For exact pickup dates, holiday changes, missed collection, bulk item fees, toter replacement, yard waste stickers, and service alerts, residents should still verify details through the official Town of Leesburg and Patriot Disposal links below.

FAQ

Leesburg Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Resident Questions Answered

Leesburg trash and recycling pickup depends on your collection area. Northwest is Monday, Northeast inside the bypass is Tuesday, Northeast outside the bypass is Wednesday, Southwest is Thursday, and Southeast is Friday. Use the Town’s Recycle Coach, collection map or street index to confirm your address.
The Town of Leesburg contracts with Patriot Disposal Services for eligible curbside trash, recycling and yard waste service inside the Town corporate limits.
Trash should be placed curbside after 4:00 PM the day before pickup and before 4:00 AM on pickup day. Late set-out may be missed and collectors will not return for late material.
Use the Town’s online missed collection form or contact Patriot Disposal. For questions, call Patriot at 703-771-6677 or email trash@leesburgva.gov. Check holiday delay, late set-out and bulk-item rules first.
No. For 2026, yard waste service resumes Monday, April 6 and runs through November 30. From December through March, bagged yard waste placed curbside is collected as trash, and yard waste can also be taken to the Loudoun County landfill.
Brush is tree limbs and branches more than 4 feet long, less than 8 feet long and under 6 inches in diameter. Yard waste is grass clippings, leaves, garden waste and small material that can go in brown paper bags or a can with a Yard Waste sticker.
Call Patriot Disposal Services at 703-771-6677 or email trash@leesburgva.gov. Do not place bulky items out before scheduling. Some items are free, some require a fee, and some items are not allowed.
Plastic bags, plastic wrap, foam, greasy pizza boxes, paper towels, batteries, aerosol cans, hazardous-waste containers, mirrors, window glass, drinking glasses and several disposable food-service items should not go in the recycling Toter.
No. The Town does not have a trash drop-off center. The Loudoun County Landfill accepts household waste for a fee. Check Loudoun County hours, fees and rules before visiting.
No. Some homes with a Leesburg mailing address are outside the Town corporate limits. If you are outside Town limits, contact your HOA or Loudoun County Department of Waste Management for approved hauler information.

Source verification and disclaimer

Independent guide: This page is not operated by the Town of Leesburg, Patriot Disposal, Loudoun County, or Recycle Coach. It is an informational guide for residents who need a clear pickup-day and disposal checklist.

Official facts were checked against the Town of Leesburg trash and recycling service page, holiday schedule, bulk and oversized item page, yard waste page, brush-vs-yard-waste page, and Town FAQ as of June 2026. Collection routes, holiday notices, fees, forms, phone numbers and rules can change. Always verify with official Town or Patriot Disposal links before acting.

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