- A renewable energy solar project in the county, at its completion, will generate enough energy to power about 1,000 homes. Fairfax County will be the first locality in the Commonwealth to begin construction of a solar array on the grounds of a closed landfill.
- 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.
Join us in celebrating the 5-year anniversary of Fairfax County’s Purple Can Club, an initiative transforming how we recycle glass! In this segment from 16 Around Fairfax, Matt Adams and Nico Robinson from the Solid Waste Management Program share insights on how the program diverts glass from landfills to create new products. From safety vests to glass bottles, learn how your glass is being repurposed and making a positive impact.
Learn about the environment in Fairfax County. Listen to EnviroPod.
