Arlington County Department of Environmental Services

Arlington County Department of Environmental Services Making Arlington County a vibrant, accessible and sustainable community with information on transportation, the environment and capital investment projects.
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This is the official Arlington County Department of Environmental Services page. We're making Arlington County a vibrant, accessible and sustainable community and can provide you with information on transportation, the environment and capital investment projects. We can answer your questions about trash and recycling, snow removal, utilities, commuter services, water and sewer system maintenance, green buildings and sustainability, traffic and streetlights, street maintenance, transportation planning projects, parking permits, traffic and development permits, and more! Check out our Get It Done Online tab for quick links to report problems or request services online.

Operating as usual

Your #EarthDay2021 ain't ending at midnight, Arlington. Gather that old paint, bug killer, batteries, electronics and ot...
04/22/2021

Your #EarthDay2021 ain't ending at midnight, Arlington. Gather that old paint, bug killer, batteries, electronics and other harmful crud for safe drop-off at Spring E-CARE. Returns Saturday, May 22 at 1425 N Quincy St. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/household-hazmat/e-care/

Your #EarthDay2021 ain't ending at midnight, Arlington. Gather that old paint, bug killer, batteries, electronics and other harmful crud for safe drop-off at Spring E-CARE. Returns Saturday, May 22 at 1425 N Quincy St. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/household-hazmat/e-care/

Remembering Matt Pickens, who died 11 years ago while working for the safety of Arlington. Matt also served 15 years in ...
04/22/2021

Remembering Matt Pickens, who died 11 years ago while working for the safety of Arlington. Matt also served 15 years in the United States Army.

Remembering Matt Pickens, who died 11 years ago while working for the safety of Arlington. Matt also served 15 years in the United States Army.

Mind your carts or go find your carts.
04/21/2021

Mind your carts or go find your carts.

Speak now about experiences on S Eads between 12th and 15th S to assist in planning Complete Streets upgrades. surveymon...
04/20/2021
S. Eads Street Complete Street - 12th St S to 15th St S

Speak now about experiences on S Eads between 12th and 15th S to assist in planning Complete Streets upgrades. surveymonkey.com/r/LHS9FQX

We are looking for how you currently experience S Eads Street, from 12th Street S to 15th Street S.

Solutions from the County await. As close as your phone or PC. topics.arlingtonva.us/reportproblem/
04/20/2021

Solutions from the County await. As close as your phone or PC. topics.arlingtonva.us/reportproblem/

Spring break or career move? Regardless, welcome to Arlington, Richmond, Virginia.
04/20/2021

Spring break or career move? Regardless, welcome to Arlington, Richmond, Virginia.

Spring break or career move? Regardless, welcome to Arlington, Richmond, Virginia.

Final week: Chime in with your experiences on S Eads between 12th and 15th S to assist in planning Complete Streets upgr...
04/19/2021

Final week: Chime in with your experiences on S Eads between 12th and 15th S to assist in planning Complete Streets upgrades. surveymonkey.com/r/LHS9FQX

Final week: Chime in with your experiences on S Eads between 12th and 15th S to assist in planning Complete Streets upgrades. surveymonkey.com/r/LHS9FQX

Previously postponed: Widening 150 feet of the W&OD Trail as it approaches Columbia Pike and Four Mile Run Drive from th...
04/19/2021

Previously postponed: Widening 150 feet of the W&OD Trail as it approaches Columbia Pike and Four Mile Run Drive from the south. Will occur weekdays today through Friday and again April 26-27, weather permitting. Signs will point detour.

Previously postponed: Widening 150 feet of the W&OD Trail as it approaches Columbia Pike and Four Mile Run Drive from the south. Will occur weekdays today through Friday and again April 26-27, weather permitting. Signs will point detour.

Chime in on upgrades in the works for S Walter Reed between 6th St S and Columbia Pike. Virtual open house so social ski...
04/17/2021

Chime in on upgrades in the works for S Walter Reed between 6th St S and Columbia Pike. Virtual open house so social skills still unnecessary.
https://arlingtonva.konveio.com/s-walter-reed-drive-complete-streets-improvements-concept-plan-virtual-open-house

Chime in on upgrades in the works for S Walter Reed between 6th St S and Columbia Pike. Virtual open house so social skills still unnecessary.
https://arlingtonva.konveio.com/s-walter-reed-drive-complete-streets-improvements-concept-plan-virtual-open-house

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2100 Clarendon Blvd, Ste 900
Arlington, VA
22201

Courthouse metro (orange line), MetroBus or ART.

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Rinse
Rinse

Leaf versus Wood. The free mulch fall classic continues this weekend. (Grab both kinds if you want.) https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential/mulch-dirt/

Leaf versus Wood. Pick up a big pile of fall classic this weekend. Free. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential/mulch-dirt/

Leaf versus Wood. Pick up a big pile of fall classic this weekend. Free. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential/mulch-dirt/

Leaf versus Wood. Pick up a big pile of fall classic this weekend. Free. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential/mulch-dirt/

Fall Classic
Fall Classic

Wood versus Leaf. Or take both. A fall classic for free. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential/mulch-dirt/

Mulch
Mulch

Hot and steamy for the weekend. Free mulch. Available in wood and leaf scents. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential/mulch-dirt/

Floyd in TOSA
Floyd in TOSA

Our Solid Waste Bureau's Floyd, still taking care of business and the Temporary Outdoor Seating Areas in Clarendon. Because some jobs can't be teleworked. #TheOtherFirstResponders

drain
drain

Working overtime this summer. How's your risk of flooding? https://environment.arlingtonva.us/flood-insurance-rate-maps/reducing-your-risk-of-flooding/ #FloodSmart #FloodAwareVA

carts
carts

Good day to make sure trash/recycling/yard waste carts are docked safely. They're bad swimmers. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential/trash-recycling/

mulch
mulch

Get it while it's hot. Wood mulch, available only by delivery. Pick up leaf mulch free at two locations. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential/mulch-dirt/

Drink
Drink

Drink up. It's gonna be another hot one.https://arlingtonva.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/06/AC_Water-Quality-Overview_2020.pdf

Floyd June 2
Floyd June 2

We don't have to live in a messy world. Listen to Floyd. Still on the job for Arlington. #TheOtherFirstResponders

NPWW 2020 Board Chair
NPWW 2020 Board Chair

Thank you County Board Chair Libby Garvey, residents and businesses for all the kind words as we work to keep Arlington's water, sewers, streets, refuse, transportation and more flowing in good times - and not so good times. Always on the job. #TheOtherFirstResponders #NationalPublicWorksWeek #NPWW

weather
weather

Some mighty weather passing through. Keep those trash/recycling/yard waste carts in a safe, secure location. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/

Wind
Wind

Gonna be a mighty, mighty wind today. Make sure your trash/recycling/yard waste carts are safe and secure. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us

PSA
PSA

A public service message from your Arlington water utility. https://health.arlingtonva.us/2019-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know-from-arlington-county-public-health-division-acphd/

Sunny Outlook
Sunny Outlook

It's a beautiful morning in Arlington - thanks to Lloyd and the Solid Waste Bureau. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/

Rains
Rains

Some heavy rains are possible over the weekend. Be prepared. https://environment.arlingtonva.us/flood-insurance-rate-maps/reducing-your-risk-of-flooding/

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About the Department of Environmental Services, Arlington County, Va.

You’ve clicked your way to the official Arlington County Department of Environmental Services page. We're making Arlington County a vibrant, accessible and sustainable community and can provide you with information on transportation, the environment and capital investment projects. We can answer your questions about trash and recycling, snow removal, utilities, commuter services, water and sewer system maintenance, green buildings and sustainability, traffic and streetlights, street maintenance, transportation planning projects, parking permits, traffic and development permits, and more.

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There is no better way to start your day than by witnessing the Leaf Truck, one of my favorite things about living in Arlington!
Kudos to our hard working County Environmental Services workers who keep essential services such as trash removal and curbside recycling going during the COVID-19 pandemic, March 19, 2020
Arlington County Department of Environmental Services I love that you all have compost drop off! When dropping off food scraps, is it ok if it's in a Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certified green compost bag, like this one?
Spotted at South Glebe and 2nd over the weekend. I guess we're happy they didn't just leave it at a recycling center??? :-)
What is the height limit for your parking garage near the Medstar Capital Icecomplex? My friend has an 8 foot van and is looking for somewhere to park it to attend a Capitals even at the complex.
DYK? It is surprisingly satisfying to pitch glass bottles into the purple and green dumpsters at the end of a long day. Both me and the guy next to me left with big smiles on our faces. Highly recommend!
Hey Arlington, why is it ok for people to leave these scooters in the middle of sidewalks? For everyone, but especially those with various disabilities, it makes it extremely difficult (sometimes impossible on narrow sidewalks) to navigate a sidewalk. Why are the companies that own these things not required to have storage locations like bikeshare?
Hi folks! Are old CDs recyclable? I didn't see them on the "Where Does It Go?" list. Thanks!
Are you all EVER going to be done with the constant underground work along Columbia Pike? It's taking FOREVER! I've lived in the same place for 11 years and Columbia Pike has been under construction the entire time!
Vacuum Leaf collection truck - first pass, Nov 12, 2018
Vacuum Leaf collection truck - first pass, Nov 12, 2018
It is a horrible feeling to have to feel helpless and desperate and I feel both. After one year of living near El Polo Rico I was diagnosed with sever asthma that needs constant medication to be functional. Everytime I get home from work my asthma starts acting up because the disgusting smell of chicken grease. I called anyone and anything to get it fixed and after being transferred thousands of time NOTHING has been done. The resturant is beyond rude when you nicely ask them to be neighborly and do something(forget their 6am garbage transfer that seems to be their way to punish me and others to complain) ... their response is a wise a$* smirk and say "report us" because they know, they know, they know they can get away with it. I often daydream about taking them to the court and getting them to pay for hours no end that I had to feel like drowning (if you ever had asthma you know what i mean) . I dont know the long term effects of my body being under so much stress for histamine release overdose. I'm praying and hoping someone reads this and come to rescue. This is being done in plane sight, Air pollution is like water pollution, it can be deadly ...There should be NO SMELL from any resturant. Why is there at the age of technology any reason for that??? The smell is VISIBLE TO THE EYE ... IT LOOKS LIKE OLD LONDON FOG AFTER 5PM EVERYDAY. what's my next step? Please help!!!!! No seriously Arlington DO SOMETHING (dont just ask for a bs filter replacement, it is not working)