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Fairfax City joins Purple Can Club for regional glass recycling; guidance for residents

Fairfax City Economic Development / Community Showcase · January 26, 2026
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Summary

City presenters explained Fairfax City’s participation in the Purple Can Club, a regional network of purple, glass-only drop-off containers; guidance covers what is accepted, what is not, where to find cans in Northern Virginia and temporary rules for curbside pickup.

Fairfax City staff described the Purple Can Club, a regional effort by Northern Virginia jurisdictions to collect clean, empty and dry glass bottles and jars in purple drop-off containers. Staff said changes in the global glass market and handling challenges have made curbside glass recycling difficult, and that the purple-can network offers a practical solution for…

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