Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding policies, procedures and general information. For more information, please contact the office.

Q: When is trash picked-up and when is recycling day?
Regular trash should be placed on your front porch or at designated curbside locations between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM, Monday through Saturday. There is no trash pick up on Sundays, or on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Large trash items that are too big to be accommodated by the collection compactor truck should be placed at the street side curb on Wednesday evening or, on Thursday morning before 9:00 AM.

Recycling should be placed in marked bins, which are placed at designated curbside locations, on Tuesday afternoon, for Wednesday morning pickup. Recyclable items include:

• Aluminum Beverage and Other Metal Cans
• Corrugated Cardboard (boxes must be broken down and flattened or they will be removed as trash rather than recycling);
• Glass Bottles and Jars
• Mixed Paper and Light Cardboard
• Newspapers and Glossy Inserts;
• Plastic Containers with Narrow Necks

If you have old batteries, please drop them in the orange plastic container outside the Firehouse at 31st and Abingdon Sts.

Q: What is the Parking Policy for residents and non-residents?
All cars parked in Fairlington Villages off-street parking lots are required to have a current parking sticker. There is no fee to register a car. The vehicle owner should bring their car registration (no more than two) and a copy of their settlement sheet or a current rental agreement to the Management Office. There is a maximum of two stickers issued per unit.

Fairlington Villages parking stickers are valid for a full calendar year, from January 1 through December 31. Renewal stickers are available at no cost in the Management Office beginning in October. Reminders are published regularly in the North Fairlington News between October and December.

Please be advised that cars without a current parking sticker will be towed at the owner's expense. The current towing fee is $100.00. No warnings are given.

Q: How do I use the Pools and Tennis Courts around the community?
Pools and tennis courts are available for use by all residents with a current Fairlington Villages ID card. These are available in the Management Office for a $10.00 fee, and must be renewed annually (free of charge).

There are six pools located throughout the community. At the beginning of each swimming season, the pool schedule and rules are announced in the North Fairlington News. This information is also posted at each pool and on the Community Center Bulletin Board.

There are 13 tennis courts in Fairlington Villages. The main tennis courts, located behind the Community Center, are lit until 11:00 PM. Other Courts close at dark.

Both pools and tennis courts prohibit animals, alcohol, glass, skateboards, and roller skates. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Q: What do I do in case of a Noise complaint?
Noise complaints may be reported to the Fairlington Villages patrol service. To reach the patrol service, call the patrol officer at 703-930-7282.

If you are unable to reach the patrol service, please call the Arlington County Police at 703-228-4040, or the City of Alexandria Police at 703-838-4444.

Q: How do I rent the Community Center?
Residents should complete the Community Center Rental form and submit to the office. You may contact the office first for date availability.