Public Works and Environmental Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our offices are open to the public by appointment only at this time. Please call or email 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-5033 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 448 Fairfax, VA 22035
Christopher S. Herrington
Director

Pollution Prevention for Custodians

The intention of the information below is to assist custodians with following good housekeeping best practices. Please follow these guidelines to prevent pollution from entering storm drains and local waterways.

Chemicals and Cleaning Solutions

empty chemicals and solutions into custodian sinks or toilets

DO
Empty into custodial sinks or toilets.

Do not empty onto pavement or storm drains

DON'T
Empty onto pavement or storm drains.

Building and Sidewalk Washing

Direct wash water to grassy area or contain it onsite. Protect storm drains

DO
Direct wash water to grassy area or contain it onsite. Protect storm drains.

Don't direct wash water onto pavement or into storm drains

DON'T
Direct wash water onto pavement or into storm drains.

Dumpster Management

Keep dumpster lids closed

DO
Keep dumpster lids closed, keep area around dumpsters clean, report leaking dumpsters.

Keep dumpster open

DON'T
Keep dumpster open, let dumpsters overflow, dispose of liquids in leaking dumpsters.

Salt/Deicer Application

Shovel first, then evenly apply deicer only on slick spots.

DO
Shovel first, then evenly apply deicer only on slick spots. A 12 oz mug of salt is enough for 10 sidewalk squares. Sweep up any spilled salt or deicer.

Don't overapply salt/deicer application

DON'T
Overapply, dump, store deicer materials outdoors uncovered, or apply near storm drains.

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