- 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.
Check out the Trash Talk Playlist as well as our videos and podcasts on all things trash and recycling in Fairfax County.
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.
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