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Catch up with what has happened so far during the FY27 budget season and learn more about what's been proposed for the FY27 Budget. Want to share your thoughts? Engage with us before the next Public Hearing on April 18!

The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation & Environmental Services is pleased to announce the return of four seasonal programs that support clean streets, safe travel, maintenance of key corridors, the upkeep of major gateways, and more.

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Join the City in highlighting Alexandria’s Eco-City vision, where residents, businesses, and local government work together to build a community that is mindful of the needs of future generations.

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Trash Collection: On Time

Recycling Collection: On Time

Yard Waste Collection: On Time

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Alexandria City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Iverson Street Renaming April 30

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Nominations Open for 2026 Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award

Duke Street Land Use Plan Virtual Community Meeting #5: Framework Plan

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Important Security Alert: Scammers Targeting Permit Applicants

Status of ICE Operations

Alexandria Launches Tick Bite Prevention Campaign to Help Residents Fight the Bite

City of Alexandria to Host Sails on the Potomac and ALX Jazz Fest, June 12-14

This Week in Historic Alexandria - April 6, 2026

Try out an Electric Vehicle at the City of Alexandria’s EV Ride and Drive and Showcase

City of Alexandria Reminds Residents of By-Mail and Early Voting Deadlines for April 21, 2026, Special Election

Sheriff’s Office Arrests and Terminates Deputy for Attempting to Smuggle Narcotics into Detention Center

City of Alexandria to Host Community Meeting for West Reed Avenue & Dale Street Storm Sewer Improvements

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The Food Safety Program is the Environmental Health Division's largest program, and it is responsible for conducting plan reviews, complaint investigations, and food safety assessments of food service establishments such as restaurants, grocery stores, school kitchens and caterers.

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Greg Useem, Director of the Office of Performance Analytics (OPA), has been with the City for over 10 years. OPA is an internal support department that helps all departments deliver efficient, effective, and equitable services through informed, data-driven decisions.

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Catch Up on the FY27 Budget

Spring Means the Return of Pothole Palooza, Cleaning and More!

April is Earth Month