News Stories
March 30, 2023
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – Two 20 feet long sea containers have been placed at the I-66 Transfer Station for the county’s new Compost Outpost pilot program. It is designed to create optimal conditions for composting and is a test facility to demonstrate small-scale, decentralized, organics processing.
March 9, 2023
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA - Weather-related flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in Fairfax County and across the United States. It only takes an inch of water to cause $25,000 damage inside a home. Yet only 3% of Virginians have flood insurance.
February 27, 2023
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – The Lake Accotink Community Survey remains available online to gather community feedback, comments and questions following last week’s virtual and in-person meetings to provide an update on the project. It is expected to be accessible to the public until April 1.
APWA Accredited Agency
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is accredited by the American Public Works Association. This prestigious national accreditation program recognizes public works agencies that comply with or exceed recommended best practices. The recognition affirms the department’s commitment to providing the highest quality services to Fairfax County residents. In 2023, DPWES Wins Several Project of the Year and Honorable Mentions in Regional APWA Awards.
