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MRF

Springfield, VA

Facility details

Address
6610 Electronic Dr
Springfield, VA 22151
Phone
(703) 298-7226
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Facility type
MRF
County
Fairfax County
EPA Region
3
Data sources
EPA
Last verified
2026-10-15

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

  • Cardboard and mixed paper
  • Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass containers (program dependent)
  • Cartons (program dependent)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

Nearby facilities

Nearest landfill: Rainwater Landfill, Lorton — 7.7 mi

Waste haulers nearby

Area served

Serves Springfield, Alexandria, Annandale, Falls Church, Arlington, Burke, Fort Belvoir, Fairfax, Dunn Loring, Fort Myer, Lorton, Fairfax Station.

County context

One of 15 recycling centers in Fairfax County, VA.

57 waste haulers in Fairfax County, VA.

ZIP 22151 at a glance

Population
17,017 (1,292 per sq mi)
Median age
43
Households
Median income $156,015 · 72% earn six figures
Housing
87% owner-occupied · median home value $655,838 · median rent $2,509
Workforce
70% labor-force participation · 5.6% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Virginia solid-waste agency: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)