Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services

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The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services' mission is to enhance the quality of life and protect the public interest by establishing sound environmental policies, enforcing codes, and constructing, operating and maintaining the county’s infrastructure by providing effective and efficient public service in the areas of capital facilities, stormwater, wastewater and solid waste.

The rain stops. The risk doesn't.Water settles into underpasses and low spots. Debris washes across lanes. Edges erode w...
09/11/2026

The rain stops. The risk doesn't.
Water settles into underpasses and low spots. Debris washes across lanes. Edges erode where you can't see them. The road that looked fine an hour ago may not be now.
Before you leave, check VDOT's 511 for current road conditions. Five extra minutes beats finding out the hard way. Northern Virginia Regional Commission

Planning a party? 🎉 Skip the single-use plates and cups!Clean Fairfax now offers FREE reusable party kits for birthdays,...
09/10/2026

Planning a party? 🎉 Skip the single-use plates and cups!

Clean Fairfax now offers FREE reusable party kits for birthdays, gatherings and community events. Borrow, celebrate, return and reuse. ♻️

Reserve yours: https://cleanfairfax.org/reusable-party-kit/

🍾 Wonder what happens to glass after you put it in the purple can? ♻️Confused about what types of plastics can be recycl...
09/10/2026

🍾 Wonder what happens to glass after you put it in the purple can?
♻️Confused about what types of plastics can be recycled?
🚛Curious about the five free bulk pickups County waste collection customers receive?
🍁 Interested in learning more about this season’s vacuum leaf collection service?

Visit the Solid Waste Management Program resource table at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library from 6:00-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16. Interact with staff, ask questions, and pick up resources on our trash, recycling, and vacuum leaf collection services.

One tank. One battery. A serious risk to the people collecting your trash.Never put pressurized tanks or rechargeable ba...
09/10/2026

One tank. One battery. A serious risk to the people collecting your trash.

Never put pressurized tanks or rechargeable batteries in trash or recycling. When crushed, they can cause fires and explosions. An improperly discarded tank recently exploded in a Fairfax County trash truck, injuring staff.

Help protect our crews:

🔋 Bring rechargeable batteries to a battery drop-off location or the household hazardous waste areas at the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex. Unsure what type of battery you have or can’t remove it? Bring the item to household hazardous waste staff.

⚠️ Check which pressurized tanks county facilities accept before making a trip. Some tanks, including oxygen and refrigerant tanks, must go back to the supplier.

Businesses must return compressed air cylinders to their supplier or equipment provider and work with a hazardous waste company to dispose of lithium-ion batteries.

Check accepted materials and disposal guidance:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/recycling-trash/household-hazardous-waste

Fairfax Stands Ready! This National Preparedness Month, take a few simple steps to prepare: 📱 Sign up for alerts 📝 Make ...
09/09/2026

Fairfax Stands Ready!

This National Preparedness Month, take a few simple steps to prepare:

📱 Sign up for alerts
📝 Make a plan
🎒 Build a kit
🤝 Check on your neighbors

Together, we’re ready.

09/09/2026

Small fish. Big clues. 🐟

Fairfax County is home to more than 60 species of fish, and they can tell us a lot about our streams!

This summer, county ecologists monitored fish at 27 sites. Different species need different habitats and tolerate different levels of pollution, so finding a diverse mix of native fish can indicate healthier streams.

How does electrofishing work? Backpack equipment sends a small electrical current into the water, temporarily stunning fish so ecologists can quickly scoop them out of the electrical field and place them safely in buckets. The fish are identified, counted and released back into the stream.

Watch our team at work!

WASTE WORD OF THE WEEK: LeachateLeachate is the toxic substance that’s created when water or other liquids percolate thr...
09/09/2026

WASTE WORD OF THE WEEK: Leachate

Leachate is the toxic substance that’s created when water or other liquids percolate through decomposing solid waste material.

When a landfill is created, it must be lined to prevent leachate from soaking into the soil and ground water.

While the landfill is active, it must be covered to prevent rain from generating leachate and monitored constantly to make sure any leachate is contained. When the landfill is closed, it must continue to be monitored to ensure the groundwater is still safe.

Are you sure you want to toss that?In this case, yes! Here is something we are happy to see be thrown away. Bamboo!Runni...
09/08/2026

Are you sure you want to toss that?

In this case, yes! Here is something we are happy to see be thrown away. Bamboo!

Running bamboo is a fast-growing invasive grass that can aggressively spread underground, as much as 15 feet per year.

Residents should include all cut invasive plants with trash pickup - not as yard waste.

Alternately, cut sections can be dried and used as plant stakes, vine supports or materials for craft projects.

Learn more here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/invasive-species

Labor Day means pool season is winding down for a lot of us, but before you drain that pool, hold up! Chlorinated water ...
09/08/2026

Labor Day means pool season is winding down for a lot of us, but before you drain that pool, hold up! Chlorinated water is toxic to fish and aquatic life if it flows straight into a storm drain. Let your pool sit uncovered for a few days until chlorine levels test at 0 (or use a dichlorination product), then drain slowly onto your lawn. Your local stream will thank you!

The 2026 Pesticide Collection Program is open to landscape companies, agricultural producers, pesticide dealers, pest co...
09/07/2026

The 2026 Pesticide Collection Program is open to landscape companies, agricultural producers, pesticide dealers, pest control firms, golf courses and homeowners.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 15
⏰ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
📍 Merrifield Garden Center-Fair Oaks
12101 Rt. 29, Fairfax, VA

Before drop-off:
• Conduct an inventory and safely store chemicals until disposal.
• If you have unknown chemicals over 5 gallons or 50 pounds, contact your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office to arrange sampling.
• When registering, indicate if you have totes or mini-bulks.
• You are responsible for transporting pesticides to the collection site.

For unknown pesticides or amounts over 3,000 pounds, contact VDACS at 804-371-6561 or your local ANR Extension agent.

✅ Learn more and pre-register:
https://ow.ly/L1nh50Zz4Zn

Virginia Cooperative Extension- Fairfax County

Address

12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 448
Fairfax, VA
22035

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17033245033

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