~Asking for feedback on recycling and trash practices~

Each week, Fairfax County residents produce over 23,000 tons of waste- the weight of over 4,000 elephants! While some of this is recycled or composted, over half of the waste is thrown away and incinerated or landfilled.

As the County works toward addressing this concern, the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is requesting feedback from residents on their current trash and recycling practices and their opinion on proposed countywide zero waste strategies through a quick online survey on the Public Input platform. Survey responses will be summarized and shared with the Board of Supervisors to help inform their review of the draft Solid Waste Management Plan this winter. The survey will be open from August 1 through September 30, 2024.

Take the survey here: https://engage.fairfaxcounty.gov/zerowastesurvey or scan the QR code below.

Fairfax County approved the Community-Wide Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) with the goal of achieving zero waste by 2040 by diverting 90% of trash from landfills and incineration. The County is now updating its Solid Waste Management Plan to include actions that can help us reach our zero waste goal.

If our current waste management practices are left unchecked, we will create even more trash. That could lead to higher waste disposal costs, impact environmental quality, and affect our County’s health and livability. It’s time to zero-in on waste. Help Fairfax County plan for a cleaner tomorrow and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card by taking the zero waste resident survey today!