The Environmental Sustainability Committee envisions an environmentally sustainable City of Fairfax
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The City of Fairfax is dedicated to preserving the resources of our built and natural environment and to ensure our community has clean air and water, safe and healthy neighborhoods, a resilient economy, and access to housing and transportation choices. The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) is committed to guiding the City of Fairfax to become an environmentally sustainable “green city.
” This requires resource conservation and the efficient use of resources in all areas, including reducing the use of non–renewable resources as well as developing and using renewable resources. To accomplish these goals, the ESC will identify and recommend programs and policies that will engage residents and businesses in the creation of a sustainable city.
City Clips: Fairfax City News - Jan. 5 City of Fairfax, Virginia sent this bulletin at 01/05/2023 07:00 PM EST View as a webpage / Share City Clips - Jan. 5 So Long, 2022! Here's to 2023! In 2022, Fairfax City residents celebrated and made memories with friends and neighbors. Here’s to a happy, he...
Make your season bright, Recycle your string lights!
Have broken or damaged holiday string lights? Bring them to Fairfax Ace Hardware or Fairfax City Hall to be recycled this holiday season. Check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsU41ZTC1T8
For more information, visit fairfaxva.gov/recycling
If you have broken string lights you're looking to dispose of this holiday season, you can bring them to Ace Hardware (10310-B Main St) or City Hall (10455 A...
The new year brings a new reason to keep reusable bags on hand or skip bags altogether when possible: 's plastic bag tax takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
Got questions? We got answers! Click here: https://tinyurl.com/3dtteyhy
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Hey, property owners: the deadline for stormwater utility credit applications has been extended to March 1, 2023. Info: fairfaxva.gov/stormwaterutility
Another day, another string light recycling collection! ♻️
Your favorite combo Fairfax Ace and City of Fairfax Government have teamed up for our string lights recycling program!
Just drop off your string lights in our collection bin in our lobby and grab some replacements while you’re at it! We have some great sales on holiday lights now until 12/24!
This way you can feel good about taking care of your old waste— just leave the rest to us!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped remove more than half a ton of litter from our parks, forests, and streams! Amazing work!
City of Fairfax has some amazing residents! More than 150 people, 30 groups, and 300 bags of litter were collected on Sunday for the fall community cleanup!
Want to earn stormwater utility credits? Need volunteer hours? Hate seeing litter along the streets? Join the Fall Community Cleanup this Sunday to help make a difference in your community!
For more information and to register, visit: www.fairfaxva.gov/CommunityCleanup
Don’t Bag It! Rake Loose Leaves to Curb for Collection:
Fall leaf collection will resume October 31 through December 30. Make sure to rake leaves loose to the curb, bagged leaves are not collected during this time. Leaf piles may also include light yard debris such as grass clippings and weeds.
For more information visit: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/environment-sustainability/refuse-recycling/curbside-collection-services/leaf-collection
Autumn = leaves.
can help.
The city offers curbside leaf collection for refuse service customers. Just rake loose leaves to the curb and let us do the rest!
Details: fairfaxva.gov , search "leaf collection"
Had a great time celebrating Arbor Day! Make sure to check out the newly planted Black Gum tree in Van Dyck park. Special thanks to Girl Scout Troop 54019, the Environmental Sustainability Committee, and the Fairfax City Mayor and Council for another successful tree planting.
Come out to Van Dyck Park to celebrate arbor day and get a FREE tree sapling!
You get a sticker AND YOU get a sticker! Everyone gets a Yard Waste sticker!🥳
Listen up, local Ace shoppers! 🗣️ Grab a free Yard Waste sticker courtesy of Fairfax City for your yard waste bins! Now you can avoid having to buy a whole new bin and utilize what you’ve got at home! Now while supplies last, so make sure to grab one at checkout! 🍁🍂
For more info, visit https://tinyurl.com/3awew275
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The hunt is on for the Spotted Lanternfly and you can help by searching for them, scraping them away and destroying the eggs. The egg masses should be carefully scraped into a container and drowned in soapy water or rubbing alcohol. Then dispose of them in your trash, compost, or simply bury them in your yard. Eggs can survive the winter and hatch if they are only scraped onto the ground.
Spotted lanternfly identification information with links to the quarantine area can be found on the Fairfax County web site Spotted Lanternfly. Please keep an eye out for spotted lanternfly in Fairfax County and report sightings to [email protected] or to 703-324-5304. The popular mobile app, iNaturalist, is an effective and efficient method for reporting an SLF sighting.
Make sure to check out this painted rain barrel at the Fairfax City Parks and Recreation Sherwood Community Center from our friends at the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District! This unique work of art was painted and decorated by a local artists and is helping to spread the word about using rain barrels to conserve water quality.
Installing rain barrels can also earn residents Stormwater utility credits! Learn more about the Stormwater Utility and credit program at www.fairfaxva.gov/stormwaterutility
and NoVa are updating the hazard mitigation plan — that's the plan that works to minimize or eliminate long-term risk to life and property from known hazards caused by major disasters.
Take a look, and share your ideas with the The Northern Virginia Emergency Response System! Feedback sought through 10/8.
More info here: https://engage.fairfaxva.gov/northern-virginia-hazard-mitigation-plan-2022
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The City is in the process of developing and implementing Small Area Plans for the five Activity Centers defined in the 2035 Comprehensive Plan: Old Town Fairfax, Northfax, Pickett & Main, Fairfax Circle, and Kamp Washington. Small Area Plans provide specific
Check out these tips on how to help our waterways
Need some ideas on how to help our waterways? Check out these seven tips. https://www.onlyrain.org/
Do you know how to ride a bike, but want to feel more confident on the road? Register for the Confident City Cycling Class at Fairfax City Hall on September 17 to improve your skills!
Space is limited - register now: http://ow.ly/E6UR50KnpWH
For more information: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/public-works/transportation-division/cycling-in-the-city/events
City of Fairfax Government Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling - FABB Fairfax City Parks and Recreation
Reminder: Fairfax City does not collect yard waste curbside in plastic bags.
Please use paper bags (available at local stores), containers (marked "yard waste" for easy ID by city crews), or bundle branches, etc. with rope or twine. Info: fairfaxva.gov, search "plastic bags"
It’s Electric!
Welcome ’s first electric fleet vehicle — a Nissan Leaf — which will replace old gas-powered cars used by CUE Bus team every day to shuttle drivers to their shifts.
Give the Leaf a wave when you see it around the city!
Transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the region — and transitioning to electric cars is part of the city larger commitment to greening government operations. More info here: https://tinyurl.com/2p83r38w
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Join us for a stream cleanup on Sunday, August 21, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ratcliffe Park! Earn stormwater utility credits while helping to beautify the City. All materials and supplies will be provided.
RSVP to [email protected] by August 19.
Join our team! The City of Fairfax, VA is hiring an Urban Forester to oversee the development and ongoing implementation of an urban forest management plan, tree care and plantings, plan and permit review, and community outreach and education. Check out the job and how to apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxva/jobs/3653797/urban-forester
Join us for a Build-Your-Own Rain Barrel Workshop on Saturday, September 10, from 10 a.m. – noon at the Green Acres Center on Sideburn Rd. Learn how to install and maintain a rain barrel, and take one home! Rain barrels have many benefits for City residents, including:
• Conserve water
• Save money on your water bill
• Earn stormwater utility credits
• Prevent erosion
• Protect the Chesapeake Bay
Registration costs $55.00, about half the retail cost of a rain barrel, and includes all of the supplies and materials to build your own rain barrel. Space is limited and registration is first come first serve. Sign up today: https://nvswcd-velocitypayment-com.3dcartstores.com/Build-Your-Own-Rain-Barrel-Workshop_p_14.html
ITS ELECTRIC ⚡️ Provide your feedback as Virginia continues to grow its electric charging infrastructure. Do you need more chargers? What to learn more? Fill out the survey below to have your input heard!
Do you drive an electric vehicle (EV) or want to learn more about EVs? Are you interested in hosting a public EV charging station?
As part of the development of Virginia’s EV Charging Infrastructure Deployment Plan, VDOT is conducting an initial public survey to gather input from Virginia drivers on EV charging needs, challenges, and priorities.
➡️ To participate, visit https://PublicInput.com/VirginiaNEVI.
Tell us what you think! NOVA Parks manages 34 regional parks and recreational facilities across three Northern Virginia counties and three cities. Residents, business owners, and community organizations in the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun are asked to review NOVA Parks’ Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and provide feedback. Tell us which initiatives are most important to you and the region. Responses will take only a few minutes and will help inform NOVA Parks' upcoming priorities. Visit novaparks.com/StrategicPlan to view the plan and provide feedback online by 5 p.m. Monday, July 11.
We all need to do our part to . When ordering items to be delivered to your home, consider consolidating smaller items into one larger order to reduce waste.
Happy ! Declare independence from tossing party remnants in the trash and remember to your watermelon rinds, popsicle sticks, leftover food, and other scraps at the City's Composting Center! Learn more at fairfaxva.gov/compost
Plastic straws can slip through the equipment at the recycling facilities and are often rejected due to residue. Do not recycle straws.
Use a reusable bottle or cup for drinks on-the-go. Always choose reusable cups and bottles over plastic. Learn more tips at gorecycle.org.
When ordering takeout, ask the restaurant to hold the plastic utensils and napkins if you will be eating at home. Learn more tips at gorecycle.org.
Contaminants can pollute recyclables and turn your recyclables into trash. Check with your local jurisdiction to see what can be recycled.
Recycle empty bottles with caps on. You can recycle your bottle caps by putting them back on the bottle. Make sure to empty your container first.
Fact: 60% of plastic bottles never make it into the recycling bin. Get back to the basics and .
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