Recycling at Work

Recycling: An Everyday Way to Help Fight Global Climate Change!

The non-residential and multi-family sectors generate two-thirds (2/3) of all trash and recycling in the City of Alexandria. Therefore, to help achieve the City's goal of 35 percent recycling rate, the City Council passed an ordinance requiring non-residential and multi-family properties to submit a Recycling Implementation Form (RIP form). The Non-residential/Multi-family Enforcement and Education Program can assist by providing education and outreach to assist with setting up and promoting recycling programs at your residents, school or work. More information for renters and non-City served HOA's and condo associations can be found on the Recycling at Condos, Apartments and HOAs. This page is dedicated to assisting owners, property managers, etc with complying with the new ordinance; providing tenant, employee and staff education and outreach; selecting a solid waste hauler; and working with janitorial staff for a successful program.

Non-Residential & Multi-family Recycling Requirements
Tools to Set-up a Recycling Program or Educate
Business Recycling Partners Program
Solid Waste & Recycling Storage Space Guidelines

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Non-Residential & Multi-Family Recycling Requirements

All Alexandria non-residential, multifamily properties, such as condominiums and apartments, and Homeowners Association's (HOAs) that contract directly for solid waste services, are required to recycle beginning July 1, 2006. These entities are subject to the requirements described under Article H of Title 5, which was unanimously approved by City Council in February 2006.

In order to comply, all non-residential, multifamily properties, and HOAs are required to have a Recycling Implementation Plan Form (RIP) on file. Anyone who has not submitted a RIP form to-date may be subject to penalties ranging from $100 to $500. To obtain the user identification and password necessary to access to your online RIP form, please contact the City's Recycling Program at 703-746-4410 (Please Note the New Number)., or email commercialrecycling@alexandriava.gov.

Tools to Set up a Recycling Program or Educate

The following resources are available to help you begin recycling at your location:

City staff can assist you by conducting a site visit to determine the types of recyclable materials you can recover; determining the appropriate size, location and frequency of collection containers; assist with appropriate informational signs; and suggesting strategies for reducing waste and informing your tenants about how to participate in the program. If you or someone you know needs assistance establishing a program, working with your service provider, or improving a program already in place, please contact the City's Solid Waste Division at 703-746-4410 (Please Note the New Number).

City of Alexandria "Business Recycling Partners"

The City of Alexandria is recruiting non-residential, multifamily properties, and institutions such as colleges or hospitals to promote and document your organization's recycling success stories!

Whether you are a property owner, restaurant manager, building engineer, cleaning staff, recycling service provider, facilities operations manager, or the recycling program champion for your organization - we want to hear about it!

Non-residential properties generate more than 65% of the City's trash each year. Establishing recycling programs can help to divert valuable resources, such as paper, from the waste stream, as well as reduce or offset trash disposal costs. By identifying those who are currently recycling successfully the City hopes to promote businesses identified as having an outstanding program in place currently.

If you would like to promote your organization's recycling efforts, please contact the Solid Waste Division at 703-746-4410 (Please Note the New Number).

Special Use Permit Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Storage Space Guidelines

All new non-residential and multi-family construction and large scale renovations are subject to the new special use permit solid waste and recyclable materials storage space requirements. The applicant shall provide storage space for trash and recyclable materials containers as outlined in the City's Solid Waste and Recyclables Materials Storage Space Guidelines , or to the satisfaction of the Director of Transportation & Environmental Services. Please contact Planning and Zoning to find out more about permitting requirements. Visit: www.alexandriava.gov/Planning or Call: (703) 746-4035.