Solid Waste & Recycling Announcements

FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA: 

Solid Waste & Recycling Announcements

·   Return to Regular Hours for Refuse & Recycling Collection

·   Trash and Recycling Collection – Holiday Schedule

·   Leaf Bags Available Starting October 15

·   Reuse Network Directory Information

·   Refrigerators and Dehumidifiers No Longer Accepted for Disposal at Covanta Waste to Energy Facility

 More Information:
• Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES), Solid Waste Division 
• Eco-City Alexandria Initiative

Return to Regular Hours for Refuse & Recycling CollectionEffective October 1, weekly refuse and recycling collection services return to a 7:00 a.m. pickup start time.  To avoid heat during the summer, collection started one hour earlier.  Collection goes back to normal, trash and refuse should be placed out for collection prior to 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. 

Trash and Recycling Collection – Holiday Schedule 
Due to the Columbus Day holiday on October 8, residents are reminded that trash and recycling will be picked up one day later during this week than regularly scheduled.
Regular collection day                    Holiday collection dayMonday                                               Tuesday
Tuesday                                               Wednesday
Wednesday                                         Thursday
Thursday                                             Friday
  
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection
The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection drop-off center will be closed on Monday, October 8 for the Columbus Day holiday.  Normal hours of operation are every Monday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. located at 3224 Colvin Street.

Paper Leaf Bags Available Starting October 15

With the arrival of autumn, it’s almost time to think about leaf collection.  The City’s leaf collection program offers paper leaf bags, which are available for free to City residents who receive City refuse collection services. Remember, fifteen bags per visit.  For specific locations, hours, and information visit: alexandriava.gov/LeafCollection

Donating Clothing? – Reuse Network Directory InformationWith the change in seasons occurring, many of us are packing away summer clothes, and getting ready for cooler weather.  Take a moment to consider donating some of those summer items in the back of the closet that haven’t been worn all season.  Why not donate them to a local charity?  It’s all part of the cycle…. reduce, reuse, and recycle.  For more information about donating items, reuse options, or a full Reuse Network Directory visit:alexandriava.gov/Recycle

Refrigerators and Dehumidifiers No Longer Accepted for Disposal at Covanta Waste to Energy Facility

Appliances that contain a refrigerant are no longer accepted for disposal as scrap metal at the Covanta Waste to Energy facility, located on Eisenhower Ave.  If you receive disposal services from the City, please call the Solid Waste Division at 703.746.4410 to make an appointment for curbside collection pick up.  Residents who do not receive City refuse collection services should visit alexandriava.gov/Recycle for disposal instructions.