What’s New

• 2013 Spring Clean Up Schedule
  Residents that receive City refuse collection services are eligible to receive Spring Clean-Up pick up each Saturday throughout April. Residents are encouraged to clear out household clutter and place unwanted bulky trash and metal items at the curb on your neighborhood collection date. The City is divided into four collection zones and each zone is assigned a specific Saturday. Metals should be separated from other collection items, as they will be picked up during separate collection.  

                Area 1 – Saturday, April 6 
                Area 2 – Saturday, April 13
                Area 3 – Saturday, April 20 
                Area 4 – Saturday, April 27

• Spring Leaf & Wood Mulch Delivery Services – Place Orders Now
  Starting Friday March 8, orders can be placed for delivery of mulch throughout April and May. Delivery dates and times are limited, and appointments are on a first come first served basis. Remember, mulch is free to residents and available for pick up at 4215 Eisenhower Avenue, Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Gates close at 3:30 p.m.). There is a $40 delivery charge for a half truck load (3 CY) and full load (6 CY). Please call 703.746.4410 to schedule a delivery. For more information visit alexandriava.gov/YardWaste. 
• Changes to Waste Water Billing and Commercial Refuse Invoicing
  Beginning in Fall 2012, Virginia American Water ceased providing third party billing services. As a result, residential and commercial customers will now receive a separate quarterly waste water bill from Alexandria Renew Enterprises (formerly the Alexandria Sanitation Authority). For more information on the residential invoice change, visit the Alexandria Renew Frequently Asked Questions page. A letter was sent to commercial refuse customers informing them of these changes. For more information about the City of Alexandria invoicing for commercial refuse customers, view the City's Frequently Asked Questions, Notification Letter, or Sample Invoice.

• Residential Recycling Program Update
• Trash and Recycling Collection – Holiday Schedule
  Click here for the Holiday Collection Calendar
• Learn What to Do if a Fluorescent Light Bulb breaks or Mercury Spills. 

	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.

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 and Recycling Reports and Documents

State of Recycling Report - Fiscal Year 2011 -- The State of Recycling Report was developed to inform residents about the current Solid Waste Division recycling programs, tonnages, and costs and benefits in the City of Alexandria.  This report will be released each August, following the close of each fiscal year.  

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.