It's time to play Eco-City Alexandria bingo! The theme for Earth Month 2024 is “I am an Eco-City Superhero.” As an Eco-City Superhero, there are many ways that you can show how you love and care for our planet and our city!  One way is by playing along in this self-paced BINGO activity, where you get BINGO by completing all the activities in a row, column, or diagonal line and are entered into a drawing for a chance to win prizes!

Download your printable bingo card! 

LEARN YOUR WATERSHED

Locate your watershed with our interactive map. Find out more about stormwater on our Stormwater Management webpage.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PROPER RECYCLING

Visit the City’s Resource Recovery website to play all five levels of the recycling sorting game.

PICK UP LITTER AND/OR PET WASTE

Picking up and properly disposing of litter and pet waste ensures that it does not pollute our local waterways.

RECYCLE GLASS IN A PURPLE BIN

Bring recyclable glass to a purple bin in the city. Learn about the purple bin program and find glass recycling locations here.

ATTEND AN EARTH MONTH EVENT

Our Earth Month calendar is full of opportunities for you to connect with the community and focus on protecting our environment. Join us at one (or more!) of the events to celebrate Earth Day.

RIDE A BIKE, E-BIKE, OR SCOOTER

Hop on your bike and get a little fresh air and exercise. Don’t have a bike? Use an e-bike or scooter in the City’s Dockless Mobility Program. Find participating organizations on our website under Equity and Access.

FOLLOW TES AND ECO-CITY ON SOCIAL

Stay informed and engage with us by following @AlexandriaVATES and @EcoCityALX on social media.

VISIT ACPS ECO-CITY ART POSTER DISPLAY

Get inspired! Stop by the City Hall lobby to see the amazing artwork that shows how ACPS Kindergarten-8th grade students are Eco-City Superheroes.

LEARN ABOUT ALEXRENEW’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS

Learn how AlexRenew takes dirty sanitary sewer water and treats it by visiting the AlexRenew educational lobby, or watch the virtual plant tour on the website.

LEARN HOW THE CITY IS FIXING AGING SANITARY SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE

Learn about the City’s cured-in-place pipe lining. This process restores the sewer pipes integrity at a lower cost and with less disruption to the neighborhood than sewer pipe replacement.

WHAT ARE STORMWATER BMPS?

Best Management Practices. Visit a BMP or take a virtual tour of our Stormwater BMPs.

ALEXANDRIA’S WATER RESOURCES

See how water moves through Alexandria. Watch a video about Alexandria’s One Water cycle or our water resources on our One Water Partnership webpage.

TAKE A SUSTAINABLE ACTION PLEDGE

When added together, many small actions can have a big positive impact. Show your commitment to improving our environment by taking the sustainable action pledge.

RIDE THE VRE OR METRO

Avoid the traffic and enjoy a stress-free commute by riding VRE or Metro.

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE AIR QUALITY ACTION DAY ALERTS

Do your share for clean air and sign up with EnviroFlash, hosted through AirNow.gov to receive air quality action day alerts.

TAKE A DASH OR TROLLEY IN OLD TOWN

Did you know all DASH and Trolley rides are free? Take one next time you need a lift around town.

HELP PROTECT OUR SEWER SYSTEM

Find easy-to-do actions that will help protect our sewer system on the City’s sanitary sewer website.

VISIT AN ALEXANDRIA CITY LIBRARY OR TAKE A WALK IN A CITY PARK

Explore the catalogs and events at the Alexandria Libraries, or enjoy an afternoon in one of the City’s beautiful parks.

MINIMIZE FOOD WASTE

Collect food waste and drop it off at a farmers’ market for composting, or watch an Alexandria Libraries webinar on tips to prevent food waste.

LEARN ABOUT PURPLE AIR MONITORS

Purple Air Monitors track the amount of particulate matter PM2.5 in the air at any given time. Check out the monitor located at Cameron Station. Click on the dot and see what today’s air quality (AQI) value is and what it means.

DROP OFF HHW AT OUR FACILITY

Drop off hazardous or electronic waste at 3224 Colvin Street. Get directions and learn about safe disposal here.

CHECK OUT A THERMAL CAMERA

Check out a thermal camera from the Alexandria Libraries. Use it to find air leaks in your home that when fixed, help improve your home’s energy efficiency and can save you money.

WATCH ALEXRENEW TUNNEL SYSTEM VIDEO

Watch AlexRenew’s video online to learn about the tunnel system and how it will help protect local waterways.

PHOTO – OP

Take a photo as you complete a sustainable activity and show how you are an Eco-City Superhero. Send in the photos with your BINGO card, or tag us on social media @AlexandriaVATES.

CELEBRATE DASH’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

DASH is planning to expand its fleet and add more electric vehicles. Celebrate its 40th anniversary by learning more about it on the website.

ATTEND THE CITY’S 275 BIRTHDAY TREE PLANTING

The City will kick off its 275 birthday celebration with a tree planting event on April 6. Learn more about the City birthday journey and learn about events happening throughout the year on the City website.

MAKE A SUSTAINABLE UPGRADE

Replace appliances or equipment around your home with a sustainable upgrade, or install a rain garden or rain barrel to help with stormwater runoff.

START USING ENERGY SAVER IDEAS

Find a link on the City’s energy website to learn how you can reduce energy use and save money on your energy bill.

SIGN UP FOR FLOOD ACTION

Watch the Flood Action video to see what the City is doing to protect Alexandria against flooding. Sign up for Alexandria eNews alerts to stay informed.

NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE ABC AWARDS

Celebrate beauty with the Alexandria Beautification Commission! Nominate properties that add beauty and use sustainable practices as part of beautification awards on the ABC website. Award cycle begins April 5.

VISIT A GREEN BUSINESS OR HAND OUT A GREEN BUSINESS FLYER

Let businesses know you value sustainability! Visit a business in the Green Business Recognition Program, or hand out a mini program flyer to a shop or restaurant to encourage them to participate.