Recycle Right in Arlington Recyclables are commodities that are bought and sold for use as raw materials, so it’s important that they are free of contaminants and unwanted materials. Recycling more materials is always the goal, but it’s equally important to understand how to recycle right. You can start right away by not placing the following items in your recycling container.

RECYCLING’S DIRTY DOZEN DOCENA SUCIA DEL RECICLAJE

These 12 items should NOT be placed in the recycling bin. Estos 12 objetos NO se deben colocar en el recipiente de reciclaje.

plastic bags & film bolsas de plástico y film plástico

wire hangers perchas de alambre

polystyrene (Styrofoam©) packaging, cups & containers empaques, tazas y contenedores de poliestireno

rechargeable batteries (from mobile devices, laptops) baterías recargables (de dispositivos móviles, laptops)

shredded paper papel triturado

ceramics and drinking glasses cerámicas y vasos de vidrio

food waste desperdicios alimenticios

CFLs objetos CFL

Clientes de recolección en el borde de la acera Los siguientes servicios de recolección se deben pedir para las 6 a.m. de su día de recolección y se pueden programar en línea visitando recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential o usando nuestra aplicación móvil. Para descargar la aplicación, busque "ArlingtonVA Service Requests" en App Store para los dispositivos iOS o Google Play Store. Si no puede acceder a una computadora o dispositivo móvil, puede llamar al 703228-6570, de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. para hablar con un representante de atención al cliente.

liquids in containers líquidos de contenedores

paper towels and napkins toallas y servilletas de papel

household hazardous materials materiales domésticos peligrosos

• Las reparaciones y los cambios por carros propiedad del Condado se realizan en su día normal de recolección. • Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los carros de basura de 96 galones ya no son proporcionados por el Condado. Una vez que los carros de basura viejos de 96 galones dejan de ser utilizables, son reemplazados por carros de 64 galones.

Recolección de metal y electrodomésticos • No se cobra ningún arancel por electrodomésticos pequeños como tostadoras y mezcladoras, o pequeños objetos de metal. • Se aplica un arancel de $10 por recolección para los electrodomésticos grandes incluidos refrigeradores, frízeres, lavadoras, secadoras, lavavajillas, aires acondicionados y calentadores de agua.

Recolección de desechos electrónicos • Los materiales pequeños y sueltos se deben colocar en un contenedor rígido pequeño con la etiqueta "E-Waste". • La mayoría de los objetos electrónicos son gratis, pero se aplican cargos a monitores de computadoras CRT ($15) y televisores CRT ($20).

Todos los residentes del Condado Entrega de restos de comida • Solid Waste Bureau, 4300 29th St., S. Lunes a viernes durante el horario normal de atención • Columbia Pike y Fairlington Village Farmers Markets, domingo

Entrega de materiales domésticos peligrosos y desechos electrónicos Se pueden aplicar aranceles. Ubicado en: • 530 31st St. S (Planta de control de polución del agua); llame al 703-228-6832 para hacer una cita de lunes a viernes o cada sabado sin cita previa desde las 9 a.m. a 3 p.m. (salvo dias feriados)

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For more information on the programs and services offered by the Solid Waste Bureau visit our website at recycling.arlingtonva.us. You can also download a comprehensive guide to services at recycling.arlingtonva.us/ residentialbrochure/.

RECYCLE

Servicios de carros

Traiga los restos de comida a: syringes, needles, sharps, medical waste jeringas, agujas, objetos filosos, desechos médicos

TRASH ORGANICS

twitter.com/ArlingtonDES facebook.com/ArlingtonDES flickr.com/photos/ArlingtonDES youtube.com/user/arlingtoncounty DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE BUREAU 4300 29th St. S., Arlington, VA 22206 Printed on 30% post consumer recycled paper

ARLINGTON COUNTY

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES GUIDE AT-A-GLANCE

Curbside Customers

All County Residents

The curbside services that follow are only available to residents with weekly trash, recycling and yard trimmings collection provided by the County. These residences are primarily single-family and townhomes.

Weekly Collection Services Trash, recycling and yard trimmings collections occur on the same day. Have all carts out no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before and no later than 6 a.m. on your collection day.

Recycling • Place clean and empty recyclables loose in the blue recycling cart, your own personal container, paper bags or in cardboard boxes. • Do not place food, liquids or grease soaked materials in the blue recycling cart.

Recycling right is more important than ever before. Flip to the back to see the 12 items you should NEVER place in your recycling container!

• Cart services, including repairs and exchanges to County-owned carts, take place on your normal collection day. • Please note: 96-gallon trash carts are no longer provided by the County. Once older 96-gallon trash carts are no longer serviceable, they are replaced with 64-gallon carts. • Additional carts may be rented for $2.00/month. Visit our website for details.

Scrap metal and appliance collection • There are no fees to collect small appliances such as toasters and blenders, or small metal items. • A $10 flat fee per collection applies to major appliances including: refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners and water heaters.

Electronic waste collection • Small and loose materials should be placed in a small rigid container labeled “E-Waste”. RECYCLE

Yard Trimmings • Place yard trimmings in the green organics cart, biodegradable paper yard bags, personal containers or in bundles under 4 feet in length and under 50 pounds in weight. • Yard trimmings in plastic bags will NOT be collected.

Trash • Trash that will not fit in the black trash cart can be placed in plastic bags and set curbside. • Large items such as furniture and mattresses can be set curbside and collected with your weekly trash. • Materials such as lumber, mirrors and glass have special preparation for collection. Visit our searchable “Where Does It Go” database online at recycling.arlingtonva.us for additional instructions.

Services Available by Request The following services should be requested by 6 a.m. on your collection day and may be scheduled online by visiting recycling.arlingtonva.us/residential or using our mobile app. To download the app, search “ArlingtonVA Service Requests” on the App Store for iOS devices or Google Play Store. If you are unable to access a computer or mobile device you can call 703-228-6570, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to speak with a customer service representative.

TIP!

Cart services

Using the online scheduling services will save you time and allow us to serve the community better.

Whether you live in a single-family home, apartment, condo or townhome, the County offers services that go far beyond weekly curbside collection and are available to all Arlington County residents.

Wood mulch and leaf mulch pick-up Free for residents to pick up at two locations (based on availability): • Solid Waste Bureau, 4300 29th St., S. • 4712 26th St. N.

Food scraps drop-off Food scraps from our drop-off centers create a nutrient rich compost product that is used for County landscaping projects. Food scraps compost is not currently available for public use. Bring food scraps to: • Solid Waste Bureau, 4300 29th St., S. Monday – Friday during normal business hours • Columbia Pike and Fairlington Village Farmers Markets, Sundays

• Most electronics are free but fees apply to CRT computer monitors ($15) and CRT televisions ($20).

Car battery collection • There are no fees associated with this service.

Recycling drop-off centers

Unbundled brush collection

Arlington County has two recycling centers to take cardboard, paper, plastic, metal and glass:

• Branches and logs should be less than 10 feet long and less than 18 inches in diameter. The root ball or mass of soil surrounding the root is not accepted and will not be collected.

• 2800 S. Taylor St., Trades Center Recycling Drop-Off Center • N. Quincy St. & Washington Blvd., Quincy Park Recycling Drop-Off Center

Wood and leaf mulch delivery

Street sweeping

Mulch can be ordered online and is delivered for a fee based on the size of delivery. Deliveries are made Monday through Friday (except holidays), from 7am–3pm. Mulch fees are applied to your quarterly utility bill.

The County sweeps streets and bike lanes from April to October. This is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent sediments and other pollutants from washing into our local streams, the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. To find out when street sweepers are in your neighborhood, visit: www.arlingtonva.us and search “street sweeping.”

Seasonal Programs Leaf collection During the months of November and December, in addition to weekly yard trimmings collection, residents may rake leaves to the curb for vacuum collection according to the published schedule. The Solid Waste Bureau also provides free biodegradable paper yard bags during leaf season while supplies last.

Christmas Tree collection Residents can place Christmas Trees at the curb during the first two weeks of January on collection day without having to schedule a brush collection. After the two-week time period lapses, trees over 8 feet tall should be scheduled for brush collection while smaller trees can be set out for weekly yard trimmings collection.

Household hazardous materials and electronic waste drop-off The Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) Facility accepts most solid, liquid, compressed gas and aerosol products typically used in the home that are flammable, corrosive or poisonous. Fees may apply. Located at: • 530 31st St. S. (Water Pollution Control Plant); every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except on holidays) or call 703-228-6832 for weekday appointments

Paper Shredding, Inert Materials (soil, dirt, bricks, asphalt and concrete) Drop-Off and Cart Washing These free services occur the first Saturday of every month except on holiday weekends at the Solid Waste Bureau, 4300 29th St., S. Cart washing is seasonal and offered April to October. Residents can also make appointments to drop off inert materials Monday through Friday.