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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 11h

Report an unsightly, disturbing problem to the County in a few clicks. "Residential Curbside Collections">"Cart Services." buff.ly/bUmJW9F

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 17h

It's National Drive Electric Month. Learn how Arlington has smoothed the road ahead. www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...

Arlington County celebrates National Drive Electric Month with a red electric car plugged into a charging station, promoting EV adoption.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 18h

Canine Arlingtonians: Get your humans to use their opposable thumbs in the service of bagging and trashing public pup poo. It's their duty to protect everyone's watershed and shoes. Good poochies. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 23h

Learn about County options to reduce growing impervious areas in residential zones so stormwater can sink into the ground and not overwhelm sewer systems. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tuesday, Oct. 6: Open House to shape the future of Carlin Springs Road. Looking to improve safety, accessibility and travel for everyone. Online feedback form awaits too. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Map showing the study corridor along Carlin Springs Road with a blue northern segment labeled N Carlin Springs Rd and an orange southern segment labeled S Carlin Springs Rd, arrows indicating north/south extents and a "Study Boundaries" label at Arlington Boulevard.

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Ready Arlington @readyarlington.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We had the opportunity to share emergency preparedness resources with some of our youngest community members and their families at Central Library Storytimes this morning.📖🌞 It's never too early to get involved with being prepared!🚸 Thanks for having us @arlingtonvalibrary.bsky.social!!

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Despite some lingering trauma from Clarendon Day, our guy Billy will shred paper free at the Trades Center this Saturday, Oct. 3, his usual monthly gig. Two bags/boxes per person. Arlington residents only. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Curious brown-and-white goat Billy, Arlington's official paper shredder, with droopy ears and short curved horns tilting its head toward the camera, wearing a pink collar while standing on grassy ground.

Illustrated golden retriever wearing a straw hat and holding a fork tool in its mouth on a vendor sign advertising dog treats, including Hairy Goat Trotter, Hairy Goat Ear, Venison Meatballs, and Mackerel Heads.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thursday, Oct. 1: PARK(ing) Day. See drab slabs of curbside morphed into temporary public spaces that glow with possibility: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....

Temporary parklet occupying a curbside parking space with folding chairs on green turf, potted plants, a cornhole board, and a smiling man gesturing beside orange traffic barrels.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Fall E-CARE returns to 1425 N Quincy on Saturday, Oct. 17. The twice-annual fast, safe pop-up drop-off for old electronics and household goops like paint, oil and fertilizer. Also taking bike and Halloween costume donations. buff.ly/u2eqidK

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Little Pablo's parents will some day regret dumping the early chalk period at a County recycling drop-off. If there's no specific bin for it (cardboard, metal cans, mixed paper, glass jars and bottles), cherish the future that is yours. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Weathered green recycling dumpster with two open drop slots and a "Mixed Recyclables" label, set on cracked asphalt; a small A-frame chalkboard with childlike scribbles..

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

PSA [Public Service Announcement] on hardened PBL [Protected Bike Lane] segment deterring PSL [Pumpkin Spice Latte] havoc at 2690 Clarendon Blvd Starbs [ubiquitous arabica merchant], a VZ [Vision Zero] QBP [Quick Build Project]: The new sod slaps [impresses]. buff.ly/s4CzukH

Protected Bike Lane with hardened segment island.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

PARK(ing) Day isn't until Thursday, this year exclusively in Ballston. But you can preview the groups gussying up the gutter right now. buff.ly/kTflEie

A temporary curbside parklet on a sunny Arlington street where people gather — purple Adirondack chairs, a large Connect Four game, a red shared bike and orange traffic barrels set between tall office buildings.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Colder days are coming. Arlington’s Home Energy Coaches are ready to help owners and even renters. Want to reduce energy usage but don’t know where to start? Made upgrades and want advice on the next energy saving project? Meet virtually with a Home Energy Coach. arlingtonva.us/HomeEnergyCo...

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Do you know where your drinking water comes from? In our region, we depend on the Potomac River. Help us celebrate this waterway and others in the region during #SourceWaterProtectionWeek by taking action to #ProtectTheSource!

A river with text overlay "Every drop starts somewhere. Do you know your source?"

Four steps to Protect the Source. 1. Pick up trash. 2. Pick up pet waste. 3. Use less (or no) winter salt. 4. Reduce lawn and garden chemical use.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Saturday, Oct. 3 in Courthouse: Some road closures and detours as mechanical units are replaced on the Bozman Government Center roof. Busy day in the area with the farmers market, plus Strayer University homecoming and the big game against Huxley.

Road closure and pedestrian access map near 2100 Clarendon Blvd and Courthouse Metro: red bar marks road closed; north sidewalk open, south sidewalk closed; bus stop detour and Courthouse Metro elevator closed; 2100 Clarendon entrance and drop boxes open.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The County picks up brush piles free at the curb when requested through the Solid Waste Bureau ticketing system. Make it so. buff.ly/EHfhuNf

A curbside pile of trimmed tree branches, cut logs, and leafy yard waste stacked on the street next to a sidewalk for green-waste pickup.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

You don't get a badge or uniform. But you do get a tab in the upgraded Residential Permit Parking site letting you run the plates of that seemingly abandoned, zone-lingering Nixon-era Deuce-and-a-quarter. buff.ly/5OvRyE6

Web portal "Plate Check" form to verify whether a vehicle has an active permit, with input fields for license plate, state, and permission type, a "Check Plate" button, and tabs for "Apply for a New Permit" and "Link a Permit."

Classic maroon Buick convertible parked in front of a yellow wooden house, windshield sticker reading "Legends Never Die" suggesting nostalgia and vintage car culture.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Saturday, Oct. 17: Fall E-CARE returns to 1425 N Quincy St for quick, safe drop-off of old household goops like paint and fertilizer, old electronics and metal items. Also taking Halloween costume donations plus bicycles and parts. buff.ly/K0A9n1B

Household hazardous waste: discarded pesticide, rodent bait, fertilizer and insecticide bottles and boxes.

Box of discarded electronics: a small black Marshall guitar amplifier, a flat monitor/tablet, a white computer keyboard and tangled cables, with a Toyota forklift and other office machines visible in the background.

Crew member in neon safety vest sorting cardboard and discarded electronics at an outdoor recycling drop-off, with a foreground box holding a skull mask, vampire mask, wiring and small appliance parts.

Man guiding two bicycles beside a drive‑through site marked by orange cones and a blue canopy, with cars queued in a parking lot.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

PARK(ing) Day arrives Thursday, Oct. 1 in Ballston. Get a sneak preview of the groups that will be turning drab slabs of curbside into temporary public space: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7pm at Kenmore MS: Open House to shape the future of Carlin Springs Road. Help identify opportunities to improve safety, accessibility and travel for everyone. Online feedback form is up too. buff.ly/JxkJDA5

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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 25/09/2026

Let's swap, not shop. Donate gently used Halloween costumes at several collection locations and attend costume swap events starting tomorrow, Sept. 26. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Progr…

Halloween event poster for Arlington, Virginia. Text reads "Halloween Costume Drop-off & Swap" with bat and spider web graphics in the background.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tomorrow, Sept. 26, at Central Library, 10am to 1pm: Bring useable Halloween costumes back to life by dropping them off for a Solid Waste Bureau collection drive. Other dates and opportunities: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....

Halloween Costume Drop-Off & Swap Events banner promoting Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau’s program to drop off gently used costumes and swap for “new-to-you” ones in fall 2026, with cartoon zombie and mummy, bats and spiderwebs, and a QR code/link to arlingtonva.us/E-CARE.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hardening the PBL to control PSL chaos. And beyond. 2690 Clarendon Blvd. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Road crew in high-visibility vests and hard hats repairing a sidewalk curb on a tree-lined urban street, surrounded by orange cones, barrels and caution tape as pedestrians and cars pass.

Road construction closing a bike lane and sidewalk with orange barrels, cones and yellow caution tape around a utility dig site while cars pass on a tree-lined city street.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Get a preview of PARK(ing) Day now. Then head over to Ballston on Oct. 1 to see some of the alternative designs that turn drab slabs of curbspace into urban mini parks for a day. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Once you see the license plates, you can know in seconds whether it should be at the curb in your Residential Permit Parking zone. No permit or pass? Then report it immediately. All part of the system's digital upgrades. Learn more: buff.ly/ZEWsmv8.

Car covered with a light blue tarp parked on a quiet residential street beside a sidewalk and chain-link yard, with a nearby "Zone 8 Permit Parking Only 8AM–5PM Mon–Fri" sign, a speed limit 25 sign, mailbox and houses with front yards in the background.

Permit plate check form showing tabs "Apply for a New Permit" and "Link a Permit" with "Plate Check" selected, and input fields for License Plate, state, and permission, plus a blue "Check Plate" button.

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Metro @wmata.com · 23/09/2026

There are more ways than ever to pay your fare on bus! ✅ Smart Trip ✅ Tap. Ride. Go. ✅ Metro Lift & Senior Smart Trip (for customers who qualify) ✅ Passes Interested in learning more about our 7-Day Regional Bus Pass?

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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 24/09/2026

Arlington County has been designated #ChargingSmart Silver for making #ElectricVehicle charging more accessible for residents and businesses! We're proud to be a national leader in removing barriers to the deployment of EVs. www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...

Charging station for electric vehicles with text reading "Arlington County Celebrates National Drive Electric Month." A stylized road graphic is in the background.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thursday reminder: This is no place for clumping cat litter and pretty much everything else besides bodily byproducts and paper from the roll. The toilet is no trash can. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

White ceramic toilet bowl with raised seat and visible chrome hinges, shown from above against a dark tiled bathroom floor.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tuesday, Oct. 6: Open House to shape the future of Carlin Springs Road. Help identify opportunities to improve safety, accessibility and travel for everyone. Online feedback form awaits too. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

For us, we go car-free every day for work, play, lunch, and beyond. Happy Car Free Day!

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yo Autumn guy, know what to do with the empty cup and stuff. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Saturday, Oct. 17: Fall E-CARE returns to 1425 N Quincy St for quick, safe drop-off of old household goops like paint and fertilizer, dead electronics and metal items. Also taking Halloween costume donations plus bicycles and parts. buff.ly/K0A9n1B

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Is a mysterious van taking limited neighborhood curbspace rather than lingering down by the river? Now you can run the plates and immediately report meddling young zone interlopers. Part of the Residential Permit Parking upgrades dominating today's headlines. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The good doctor prescribes the Narc Box for your Residential Permit Parking violator concerns.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How much impervious area should be allowed in Arlington? Review three draft limit options for residential neighborhoods and share that sweet sweet feedback: buff.ly/rLB3jUh.

How much impervious area should be allowed? Review three draft limit options for Arlington's reisdential neighborhoods. Open now through Sunday, September 27. Share your feedback: Scan the QR code (located on the bottom right) or visit publicinput.com/lrsphasetwo

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy Autumn 2026 or Fall 2026 or whatever name you like. County types favor "Snow Preseason 2026." volunteerarlington.org/snow

Snow Buddies Program flyer recruiting volunteers to clear snow from sidewalks and walkways for older adults and homebound neighbors; headline "SNOW BUDDIES PROGRAM", tagline "Make a Meaningful Difference This Winter!", and link volunteerarlington.org/snow

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

No filters on our storm drains. What goes down comes out in our streams and the rest of our vital watershed. Be careful.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

That "Rosso Corsa" Ferrari 458 Speciale with the 4.5-litre V8 has been hugging neighborhood curbspace for a week. Arlington's upgraded Residential Permit Parking system lets you run the plates, so go for it, 21st century Ponch and/or Jon. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Red Ferrari sports car front and hood with white racing stripes, parked curbside in a city, glossy windshield reflections, sculpted headlights and vents, with Ferrari emblem and a visible license plate.

Permit lookup form with the "Plate Check" tab active, showing fields for License Plate, state selector, and permission selector, plus a "Check Plate" button; other tabs read "Apply for a New Permit" and "Link a Permit."

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Bring useable Halloween costumes back to life by dropping them off for the Solid Waste Bureau's drive. Saturday, Sept. 26 at Central Library, 10am to 1pm. Other dates and opportunities: buff.ly/GYfJwCp.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Arlington County has been achieved #ChargingSmart Silver level for making #ElectricVehicle charging more accessible. It's National #DriveElectricMonth. www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...

Arlington County graphic celebrating National Drive Electric Month, showing an electric vehicle charging station at left and a stylized road background with the text "Arlington County celebrates" and a yellow banner reading "National Drive Electric Month."

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

PARK(ing) Day arrives Thursday, Oct. 1 in Ballston. Get a sneak preview of the groups that will be turning drab slabs of curbside into temporary public space: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The County has a new one-stop newsletter for information and events related to climate, energy, stormwater and all-encompassing sustainability. Check out the Arlington Green Scene and subscribe. buff.ly/d4LJhv9

Banner promoting Arlington's sustainability initiative titled "The Arlington Green Scene," showing a stylized globe with a leaf surrounded by icons for recycling, solar panels, trees, electric vehicles, CO2 reduction, and energy efficiency on a green background.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yay sports, yay glass bottle and jar drop-off at five County locations. And unlike with your FanDuel, DraftKings, Bally, BetMGM, Fanatics, Kalshi and Polymarket accounts, the recycling actually makes money. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Glass-only recycling drop with a round collection hole and a sign reading Glass Only, illustrating green, brown, and clear bottles and jars.

Large mound of assorted empty glass bottles and jars inside a dimly lit recycling hopper, illuminated by a single overhead light, conveying beverage waste ready for sorting and recycling.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Don't invite the Tag of Shame. Yard waste can only be collected from the green curbside cart and paper bags. Organics in plastic bags can't be composted and won't be collected in Arlington County.

Black plastic yard-waste bags piled at a curb bearing stickers that read "NO YARD WASTE IN PLASTIC BAGS ACCEPTED," indicating that yard waste in plastic bags is not allowed for pickup.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

How much impervious area should be allowed in Arlington? Review three draft limit options for residential neighborhoods and share that sweet sweet feedback: buff.ly/rLB3jUh.

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