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Due to the President’s Day holiday on February 20, 2012 residents are reminded that trash and recycling will be picked up one day later during this week than regularly scheduled. The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection drop-off center will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012 for the holiday. Normal hours of operation are Monday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. located at 3224 Colvin Street, Alexandria VA 22314.
State of Recycling Report for 2011
- The City of Alexandria reported a 41.4% recycling rate to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for 2010. This figure reflects an increase of nearly thirteen percentage points, which is due to more than 50% increase in both commercial and residential recycling collections, in combination with decreasing trash tonnages. The City’s Eco-City Alexandria initiative and recycling initiatives that contributed to the City’s improved rate include:
  - Providing residents with 64 gallon and 35 gallon recycling carts, that provide increased capacity. This increased the level of participation and volume of materials collected.
  - Collecting over 9,400 tons of seasonal leaf and yard waste from residential properties, a 46% increase.
  - Improving education, outreach, and enforcement resulted in a 50% increase for the Commercial Recycling program.
Residential Recycling Program Update
Click here for the Holiday Collection Calendar
Residents are reminded that the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-off Site located at 3224 Colvin St, and is only open on Mondays & Saturdays (except for holidays) from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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.