Citizen Association Services Committee

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FAIRFAX FEDERATION SENDS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LETTER ON USD DECISION

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September 24, 2025

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On September 24, 2025, the Fairfax Federation sent a letter to the Board of Supervisors expressing thanks and appreciation for the decision to postpone the initiation of the Unified Sanitation District (USD) process and encouraging them to use the Federation as a partner in the ongoing effort.

 

Click here to read the letter.

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FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS POSTPONES CONSIDERATION OF A UNIFIED SANITATION DISTRICT



August 26, 2025

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To our members and friends,



At today’s meeting, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to postpone indefinitely a hearing and vote on starting the five-year waiting period for establishing a Unified Sanitation District (USD). The Board had originally scheduled this vote for June, then deferred it to October 14.

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The Federation has been actively engaged with this issue. In our July 28 letter to the Board, we outlined concerns raised by our members, focusing on:

• The need for transparency in how the County develops its proposal.

• The potential benefits and burdens a USD would create for residents and HOAs.

• The importance of protecting local trash haulers and small businesses already serving our community.

 

Beyond County officials, we have also spoken with regional organizations and public agencies about broader waste-management challenges—particularly the collection and composting of organic waste in Northern Virginia. This work will continue so we can track the infrastructure, costs, and incentives that would shape any future County proposal.



The USD proposal—or some version of it—will return. When it does, the Federation will continue to insist on a transparent process, measurable benchmarks, and clear conditions that must be met before a USD can responsibly move forward.



We will provide a full update and discussion of the USD’s status at our next membership meeting: Thursday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. at the Franconia Governmental Center.



That evening, Del. Rip Sullivan will also preview the 2026 General Assembly session, highlighting the impacts of data centers and the energy infrastructure needed to support them. We are also working to confirm a speaker on expanding solar energy use in Fairfax County to round out the program.

As always, our meetings are open to the public. We encourage you and your association members to attend.



Finally, please continue sharing your questions and concerns about trash collection, recycling, and organics management in Fairfax County. Your input informs our advocacy.



Sincerely,



Morgan Jameson, President
Anna Dixon, Chair, Citizen Association Services Committee
Dave Fitzgerald, First Vice President & Chair, Environment Committee



Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations
 

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Correction - June 24, 2025 – Board of Supervisors Action​

On June 24, 2025, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors deferred the 4:30 p.m. public hearing under Virginia Code § 15.2‑934, which was to address the advisability of county‑provided garbage collection and potential displacement of private waste companies in favor of a Unified Sanitary District. The Board subsequently set the deferred hearing for October 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. https://annandaletoday.com/baord-defers-usd-hearing-to-october/

 

No motion to initiate the displacement process was passed on June 24, and the scheduled hearing has been postponed to October 14, 2025. Further updates will follow as developments occur.

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October 14, 2025 – Upcoming Vote

• The Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing on October 14, 2025, with the following choice (fairfaxcounty.gov):

  • Yes to USD → Triggers full authority for the County to:

    • Regulate hauler routes and pricing.

    • Set service standards.

    • Pursue environmental and sustainability goals.

  • No to USD → Maintains current decentralized system for at least five more years.

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What Was NOT Approved

• No immediate change to trash service.

• No county-wide contract awarded.

• No change to pricing structure.

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Key Details & Resources

• County’s USD page: comprehensive FAQ, cost comparisons, service options — USD Info & FAQ (fairfaxcounty.gov)

• Board summary package: legal justification and motion text regarding the five‑year displacement period (fairfaxcounty.gov)

• Benefits & Concerns table (from official site): pricing, oversight, environmental impacts (fairfaxcounty.gov)

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What Citizen Associations Should Do

1. Be accurate about what June 24 did—and did not—approve.

2. Help your members understand:

   • The USD may happen but has not yet been adopted.

   • A final decision will take place on October 14, 2025.

3. Encourage public participation in planning and hearing processes.

4. Direct residents to submit feedback via:

   • The County’s USD webpage (look for surveys or comments sections)

   • Emailing USDfeedback@publicinput.com (tracking public sentiment)

   • The Fairfax Federation via Anna Dixon at services@fairfaxfederation.org