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What’s New

• Leaf Collection Questions? Call 703-746-LEAF (5323). 
• Solid Waste and Recycling New Phone Number (703) 746-4410! The Solid Waste Division has a new number to call to request or report trash and recycling services or complaints. 
• Trash and Recycling was collected as normal, last week, November 9 to the 12.  The Washington Post reported incorrect information. 
• Recycling Political Signs: The metal signs used for political campaigns can be recycled at Covanta located at 5301 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, VA from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. 
  • Please ensure that the plastic sign has been removed, report to the Covanta Scale House, and proof of residency is required. 

  • The Scale House is located behind the City Police Impound lot. 

  • These metal signs cannot be recycled in the City's curbside recycling program. 

• NEW LOCATION! The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Site and the Wheeler Avenue Recycling Drop-off Location is now located at  3540 Wheeler Avenue.  Household hazardous waste and electronics are only accept Monday and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (except holidays).  The recycling drop-off centers are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

• Learn What to Do if a Fluorescent Light Bulb breaks or Mercuy Spills.

• Sort Less. Recycle More! Curbside Recycling has expanded – New materials now accepted! 

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	Refuse Programs Learn more about curbside refuse collection, who is eligible, how to prepare items for collection, and how to request a service.
	Recycling Programs Learn more about recycling at home, school, work and on the go, as well as, other environmentally friendly programs in the City.
	Street Cleaning Programs Learn about the various street cleaning programs such as annual leaf collection and adopt-a-block programs.

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Overview

The Solid Waste Division, part of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES), is committed to providing public services in a professional and courteous manner. It is our goal to provide services that protect the environment and respond to the needs of the community at the least possible cost. Accomplishing this goal requires a cooperative effort between Alexandria citizens, businesses, and City government.

Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) -- The SWMP was developed in response to regulations adopted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in 2001 that require all local Virginia jurisdictions to submit updated twenty-year plans by July 1, 2004. The plan meets the state requirements and lays the groundwork for the future expansion of the City’s solid waste programs.

Sign Up for Solid Waste & Recycling eNews -- Would you like to receive more information about recycling and solid waste programs? Need a quick reminder when refuse service will be delayed due to a holiday? With the City of Alexandria's Free eNews service you can receive updates about recycling and solid waste plus over 80 additional topics that interest you.

• Transportation & Environmental Services
• Solid Waste & Recycling
• Refuse Collection
• Street Cleaning
• 2009 Holiday Collection Calendar

• Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling
• Plastic Bag Recycling Initiative
• Recycling
• Recycling at Home
• Recycling at Work
• Recycling at Schools
• Recycling at Condos, Apartments & HOAs
• Recycling Drop-Off Centers
• Recycling on the Go
• Reduce, Reuse & Other Recycling Opportunities
• Solid Waste Hauler Permitting
• Where Do Recyclables Go?
• Yard Waste Recycling