Loudoun County is encouraging residents to make a commitment to recycling as the community prepares to celebrate America Recycles Day on Sunday, Nov. 15.

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has officially proclaimed Nov. 15, as America Recycles Day, joining communities across the country in promoting recycling, reducing waste and conserving natural resources.

Residents are invited to take the county’s “Pledge to Recycle” at loudoun.gov/recycle for an opportunity to win prizes through a regional drawing sponsored by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

Prizes include a $300 REI gift certificate open to participants of all ages. K-12 students are also eligible for a separate prize consisting of a $300 REI gift certificate and a $500 grant for a school environmental club or project.

The deadline to submit a pledge is Nov. 20.

Recycling helps keep reusable materials out of landfills, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, conserves natural resources and supplies manufacturers with materials needed to produce new goods.

In 2025, more than 140,000 tons of material were collected for recycling in Loudoun County. Approximately 45% consisted of bottles, cans, paper and cardboard generated by homes, offices and businesses.

The county offers several programs to make recycling convenient for residents, including free recycling collection centers for bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.

Residents can also bring food scraps to the Food Waste Composting Center at the county’s Solid Waste Management Facility for free composting.

The facility accepts additional recyclable materials, including used motor oil, antifreeze, automobile batteries, scrap metal, appliances and yard waste. Fees may apply to certain items.

Throughout the year, Loudoun County also sponsors collection events for electronics recycling and the safe disposal of household hazardous waste.

County officials encourage residents to follow local recycling guidelines to ensure that recyclable materials are properly sorted and processed.

For information about recycling locations, accepted materials, upcoming collection events and the America Recycles Day pledge, visit loudoun.gov/recycle.