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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 22h

Don't FOG up the weekend. Or any time. Keep Fats, Oils, Grease out of the drain and protect your plumbing and County sanitary sewer lines. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Grease, fats and oils clogging a pipe, viewed as a cross-section.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Solid Waste Bureau wants your used Halloween costumes to share with others during this season of the witch. Learn more and see pick-up events too: buff.ly/EDmZk8C.

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 · 07/10/2026

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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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 07/10/2026

IMPORTANT 🧵The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is taking public comments on the proposed $67 billion merger of Dominion Energy & NextEra Energy, which will shape the energy future of 2.7 million Virginian customers, including households & businesses in Arlington.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Emergency Water Main Repairs: Crews are repairing a 6-inch water main break at 2109 S Culpeper St. Up to 50 customers could be affected. The street is closed to through traffic. Estimated completion: 6 PM. Questions? Call 703-228-6555.

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Metro @wmata.com · 07/10/2026

Who’s ready for tonight’s home opener? Let’s go, Capitals! 🚨 Make your way to the first game of the season by taking Metro. Red, Yellow, and Green lines all lead to Capital One Arena via Gallery Place station! 🔴🟡🟢 Metro Center is also nearby. 🔴🟠🔵⚪

A split image. Top: A bustling subway platform at Gallery Pl-Chinatown station with a train and crowds of people under the arched, coffered ceiling. Bottom: An ice hockey game in progress with players on the ice and a packed arena of fans, many wearing red.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Miss last night's open house on potential safety upgrades for the busy Carlin Springs Road Corridor? You can still share your experiences with that stretch. Here's the online feedback place: publicinput.com/e71817.

Map highlighting a study corridor along N and S Carlin Springs Road: a blue line marks the north segment from N George Mason Drive to Arlington Boulevard, an orange line marks the south segment from Arlington Boulevard to Columbia Pike, with arrows showing north/south extents.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Thanks for caring, DWMC. We'll take a look and wear the big shoes.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Free pick-up mulch. Wood and leaf flavours, while supplies last. Might be some compost at the Trades Center too. All this rich, organic bounty is for Arlington residents only btw. buff.ly/ACBrFjV

Free mulch pickup for Arlington County residents indicated by a posted sign beside large piles of dark brown mulch held behind concrete dividers, with industrial buildings and a chain-link fence in the background.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tonight at 7pm, Kenmore MS: Open House to shape the future of Carlin Springs Road. Help identify ways to improve safety, accessibility and travel for everyone. There's an online feedback form available now: buff.ly/JxkJDA5.

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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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Shelve those exotic recycling aspirations. If there's not a specific bin for it (glass, metal cans, paper, cardboard) at the County drop-off location, don't leave it behind. That's dumping (a crime) and it won't get recycled. buff.ly/7lsxt4U

shelf dumped at Quincy recycling dropoff

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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

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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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 06/10/2026

It's National Fire Prevention Week.

An ebike battery with pretend fire coming out of it. The battery is full of popcorn. The text reads: The CPSC National Fire Prevention Week Ebike battery fire popcorn bucket*. Prevent fires deliciously and charge your ebike battery safely. Never charge the battery while you're sleeping or not home. Use only batteries and chargers approved by the bike manufacturer. *Not a real product.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Solid Waste Bureau wants your used Halloween costumes to share with others during this season of the witch. Learn more and see pick-up events too: buff.ly/EDmZk8C.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Get juiced at 50+ EV charging stations installed by the County across Arlington. Because you just can't rely on that Brent Crude fella. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A quick visual on curbside recycling in Arlington. Trying to unload something specific? Check here for best disposal options: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....

Recycling guide for Arlington showing what to recycle: Metal—cans, aluminum foil & trays; Paper—juice/milk/wine/broth cartons, cereal & food boxes, mixed paper; Plastic—bottles & jugs #1–#7 (with lids), containers & rigid plastics; plus nonrecyclables list and battery/drop‑off notes.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Farewell sticky fingers. Learn about upgrades to the Residential Permit Parking program and when your zone group is ready for renewal between now and end of December. buff.ly/eghdKno

multiple annual Residential Permit Parking stickers on the same corner of a car bumper

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

ICYMI: Rules of the road for these things. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

pdd crossing at Washington Blvd and Randolph St

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Solid Waste Bureau is seeking used Halloween costumes for giveaway events during the season of the witch. Learn more: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Sunday's Spark Market! Halloween costume giveaway on South Nelson will not take place due to the crummy weather. Costume donation and other pickup events coming up. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Two Halloween masks — a snarling gorilla head and a hooded skull — discarded amid tangled electronics, wires, and other debris in a cardboard recycling bin outdoors.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Solid Waste Bureau is seeking Halloween costume donations and also distributing the spooky stuff this season. Learn more: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....

Two Halloween masks — a roaring gorilla and a hooded skull — lie amid tangled wires, electronic parts, and costume pieces inside a large cardboard bin.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Today in Shirlington: Free monthly paper shredding. Two boxes/bags per person. Arlington residents only. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Cardboard box filled with shredded newspaper and magazine strips used as cushioning packing material.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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. buff.ly/JxkJDA5

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I sing the body electric... They will not let me off till I go with them... and charge them full with the charge of the soul. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Green battery-electric ART bus stopped at an intersection with traffic lights and a crosswalk, framed by red brick and concrete buildings and overhead power lines.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On Saturday, Oct. 3, we shred. Two boxes/bags of paper per person. 8 to noon. Arlington residents only. Totally free. Also: "Inert material drop-off." www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Young musician in a red shirt holding a sunburst electric guitar upright against a red brick wall, standing casually with a neutral, slightly curious expression.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Saturday, Oct. 3 in Courthouse: Some road closures and detours as mechanical units are replaced on the Bozman Government Center roof, weather-permitting. Busy day with the farmers market and Strayer University homecoming. Big game against Huxley now sold-out.

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 · 01/10/2026

In case you're planning to drive the Beltway late tonight. Fun fact: Woodrow Wilson's full name was actually Sweet Pea Thomas Woodrow Wilson.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happening now: PARK(ing) Day brings four installations along N Stuart St in Ballston. Stop by until 3PM.

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today, Oct. 1, is PARK(ing) Day in Arlington. Get to Ballston and 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 · 01/10/2026

Saturday, Oct. 3, 8am to noon: Free monthly paper shredding at the Trades Center in Shirlington. Two boxes/bags per person. Arlington residents only. Goochland teens with fake IDs will be admonished and returned to their parents. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Pile of shredded document strips, tangled white paper ribbons with fragments of printed text and occasional colored ink.

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

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 · 30/09/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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...

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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....

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

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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.

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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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