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Fairfax County hears HOA leaders' concerns about proposed Unified Sanitation Districts; cost, choice and small-hauler impacts dominate comments
Summary
Fairfax County staff presented a Unified Sanitation District (USD) proposal and survey results at a listening session with HOA and civic-association leaders. Dozens of speakers urged clarity on costs, opt-out mechanics and protections for small haulers and seniors; staff reiterated a Virginia law 5-year waiting period and that no decision was made.
Fairfax County officials held a recorded listening session with homeowners association and civic-association leaders to gather feedback on a proposed Unified Sanitation District (USD) model for residential trash collection.
The county's presentation, led by Matthew Adams, Division Director for Solid Waste Management, outlined the USD concept as a county-administered, competitively procured contract for curbside single-family and townhome collection, with Fairfax County retaining customer-service responsibilities. Adams said the county lacks authority to limit private haulers or cap prices without a USD and noted that state law requires a five-year waiting period after a board vote before implementation.
The forum focused on survey results and public comment. Staff said an HOA-targeted survey (Jan. 5'26) produced 188 responses after exclusions and showed participation across HOA sizes and supervisor districts. Recurring themes included appreciation for competition and customized services under the current model, and concerns about transparency, price increases, loss of choice, procurement fairness and…
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