- Endangered grassland bird species, such as the Eastern meadowlark and grasshopper sparrow, have found refuge in Fairfax County thanks to a 50-acre swath of meadowland atop the I-95 Landfill Complex in Lorton and some modified land management procedures there. Recent efforts by the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) are helping the birds survive and thrive at the landfill.
- 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.
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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