- FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va - A textile recycling pilot program has been launched in the county. In partnership with a New Jersey-based company called Helpsy, the DPWES Solid Waste Management Program is implementing the pilot to provide residents with a convenient way to recycle unwanted textiles.
- Fairfax County is considering a new waste collection system through Unified Sanitation Districts (USD). Under USD, the county would manage waste hauling contracts directly with collectors, making the process easier for residents in single-family homes. All residential waste collection would be conducted by private collectors.
- There will be a lot to celebrate when the county recognizes Fairfax Recycles Day on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gerry Hyland Government Center. Join the Solid Waste Management Program for a recycling drop-off and touch-a-truck event, as DPWES recognizes several major milestones.
Fairfax County produces a lot of trash —over 1,800 tons every day! To cut down on waste, we all can take steps like recycling, composting, and finding other ways to repurpose things instead of throwing them away. Doing this helps protect the environment, saves money, and reduces how much we rely on burning trash for energy or using landfills.
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