The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) is a multi-faceted agency providing the county, its citizens, and the companies that do business here with a wide range of services. Those services include construction of many roads and utilities; construction and maintenance of most county facilities and infrastructure; and enforcement of state and local codes pertaining to building construction, land development; and waste management.

• Locations and Directions
• Business Areas
• Guiding Principles
  • Vision
  • Mission
  • Leadership Philosophy
  • Values

 

Locations & Directions

HERRITY BUILDING
12055 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax VA 22035
Directions

• Director's Office, Suite 659
• Land Development Services
  • Building Plan Review & Permits Division
  • Code Services Staff
  • Commercial Inspections Division
  • Environmental and Facilities Inspection Division
  • Environmental and Site Review Division
  • Residential Inspections Division

 

GOVERNMENT CENTER
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax VA 22035
Directions

• Capital Facilities
  • Construction Management Division, Suite 463
  • Land Acquisition Division, Suite 457
  • Planning and Design Division, Suite 449
• Solid Waste Management
  • Solid Waste Collection & Recycling Division, Suite 458
  • Solid Waste Disposal & Resource Recovery Division, Suite 458
• Stormwater Management
  • Stormwater Planning Division, Suite 449
• Wastewater Management
  • Wastewater Planning and Monitoring Division, Suite 358

 

OTHER LOCATIONS

I-66 Transfer Station Complex
4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax VA 22030
Directions

I-95 Landfill Complex
9850 Furnace Road, Lorton VA 22079
Directions

Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division
10635 West Drive, Fairfax VA 22030
Call 703-934-2800, TTY 711 for directions

Wastewater Collection Division
6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke VA 22015
Call 703-250-2003, TTY 711 for directions

Wastewater Treatment Division
9399 Richmond Hwy, Lorton VA 22079
Call 703-550-9740, TTY 711 for directions

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Business Areas

DPWES agencies are organized under five primary business areas:

Capital Facilities (CAP)

The Capital Facilities business area supports the design and construction of libraries, courts, police and fire stations, governmental facilities, and infrastructure improvements projects for roads and sanitary sewer extensions. Through completion of these projects, Capital Facilities contributes to the health, safety, and welfare of all who reside, work and visit Fairfax County.

• Construction Management Division
• Land Acquisition Division
• Planning and Design Division

Land Developement Services (LDS)

The Land Development Services business area is responsible for ensuring that all development in Fairfax County meets the safety and health standards of all applicable codes, such as the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Public Facilities Manual (PFM) and other county ordinances.

• Building Plan Review & Permits Division
• Code Services Staff
• Commercial Inspections Division
• Environmental and Facilities Inspections Division
• Environmental and Site Review Division
• Residential Inspections Division

Solid Waste Management (MSW)

The Solid Waste business area provides essential solid waste disposal, collection, and recycling services for county residents and businesses.

• Division of Solid Waste Collection and Recycling
• Division of Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery

Stormwater Management (STW)

The Stormwater Management business area provides essential engineering design, project management, contracting, monitoring, and maintenance services for street name signs, projects to improve storm drainage, flood control, water quality, commercial revitalization, roads, walkways, and other county infrastructure.

• Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division
• Stormwater Planning Division

Wastewater Management (WWM)

The Wastewater Management business area provides essential wastewater treatment and collection services for county residents and businesses.

• Wastewater Collection Division
• Wastewater Planning and Monitoring Division
• Wastewater Treatment Division

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Vision

We, the members of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, share a commitment to enhance the community, protect the environment, and provide for the health, safety, and welfare of those who live, work, and visit in Fairfax County.

We look with pride at what we accomplish each day and strive for excellence in public service by partnering with the community and our customers to ensure continuous improvements of our performance.

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Mission

The mission of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is to enhance the quality of life and protect the public interest by establishing sound environmental policies; enforcing codes; and constructing, operating, and maintaining the county's infrastructure. We provide effective and efficient public service in the areas of land development, capital facilities, stormwater, wastewater and solid waste.

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Leadership Philosophy

We believe in and support the desire and motivation of all of us to excel.

We ensure teamwork and a collaborative environment.

We foster innovation and the creative talents and knowledge of all to produce excellent service.

We take pride in and celebrate our service excellence through recognition of those who exemplify it.

We accept responsibility and hold ourselves accountable for our actions.

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Values

We, the members of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, in our quest to provide the highest level of public service, embrace these values to guide our daily actions.

Integrity is demonstrating consistent adherence to the principles of honest, fairness, sincerity, and openness.

Respect for People is valuing diverse contributions and demonstrating fairness, compassion, appreciation, and understanding toward everyone.

Trust is assuring those individual obligations and responsibilities are fulfilled and relying upon others to do the same.

Open Communication is listening and sharing information in all directions to create common understanding.

Initiative is taking action and creating opportunities to prevent or resolve problems and get the job done consistent with organizational goals and values.

Teamwork is collaborating with colleagues, customers, and organizations to achieve the best results.

Personal Growth is fostering and seeking continuous personal and professional self-improvement.

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