Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia
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Water, sewers, streets, refuse, snow, transit, facilities, permits, GPS, more for Arlington, Va. Account not monitored 24/7. http://bit.ly/3oWeWAT
When things go bad, go positive.
Food scraps in the green curbside cart and on-street drop-off bins for super-sustainable composting. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Food scraps in the green curbside cart and on-street drop-off bins for super-sustainable composting. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 14, 2026 at 11:26 PM
When things go bad, go positive.
Food scraps in the green curbside cart and on-street drop-off bins for super-sustainable composting. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Food scraps in the green curbside cart and on-street drop-off bins for super-sustainable composting. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Saluting the scores of County professionals on the job keeping Arlington's water, sewers, streets, transit, refuse and much more flowing this long George Washington Day weekend.
February 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Saluting the scores of County professionals on the job keeping Arlington's water, sewers, streets, transit, refuse and much more flowing this long George Washington Day weekend.
DES: Plowing with love every time. But let's keep it a very special occasion. #ArlWX arlingtonva.us/winter
February 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
DES: Plowing with love every time. But let's keep it a very special occasion. #ArlWX arlingtonva.us/winter
Getting even with Arlington sidewalks. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Getting even with Arlington sidewalks. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Reminder: Tomorrow, Feb. 14, through Monday, Feb. 16, free shuttle buses replace trains between Pentagon City and Reagan National on Blue and Yellow lines. Crystal City station closed upcoming weekends as an additional entrance is built.
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Reminder: Tomorrow, Feb. 14, through Monday, Feb. 16, free shuttle buses replace trains between Pentagon City and Reagan National on Blue and Yellow lines. Crystal City station closed upcoming weekends as an additional entrance is built.
Reminder: Regular Monday curbside collection routes will run Feb. 16, "George Washington Day" in Virginia, and a federal, state and County holiday. buff.ly/MfICPxD
February 13, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Reminder: Regular Monday curbside collection routes will run Feb. 16, "George Washington Day" in Virginia, and a federal, state and County holiday. buff.ly/MfICPxD
Nothing artificial about their intelligence. Friendly County customer service pros ready to answer questions about water-sewer-refuse accounts, service, and much more. Weekdays 7am-7pm. Contact: 703-228-5000 | descontactcenter@arlingtonva.us.
February 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Nothing artificial about their intelligence. Friendly County customer service pros ready to answer questions about water-sewer-refuse accounts, service, and much more. Weekdays 7am-7pm. Contact: 703-228-5000 | descontactcenter@arlingtonva.us.
Could be a soul-soaking batch of potholes this year. Report them even faster with the direct link: buff.ly/Zbe4OSL.
February 13, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Could be a soul-soaking batch of potholes this year. Report them even faster with the direct link: buff.ly/Zbe4OSL.
Things can get drippy this time of year for water mains. If you think there's a break nearby, check the repair map. Makes a handy bookmark. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Things can get drippy this time of year for water mains. If you think there's a break nearby, check the repair map. Makes a handy bookmark. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Regular Monday curbside collection routes will run Feb. 16, which is "George Washington Day" in Virginia no matter what the mattress sales call it. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/T...
February 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Regular Monday curbside collection routes will run Feb. 16, which is "George Washington Day" in Virginia no matter what the mattress sales call it. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/T...
Thursday reminder: The toilet is not a trash can. Flush only bodily byproducts and paper from the roll. ANYTHING else is a threat to sanitary sewer lines and the watershed, as seen (and smelled) with the big recent mess in the Potomac. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Thursday reminder: The toilet is not a trash can. Flush only bodily byproducts and paper from the roll. ANYTHING else is a threat to sanitary sewer lines and the watershed, as seen (and smelled) with the big recent mess in the Potomac. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
President Lincoln pauses on his birthday to remind amateur stylists that hair can go in the green cart or on-street bin for composting. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
President Lincoln pauses on his birthday to remind amateur stylists that hair can go in the green cart or on-street bin for composting. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Saturday, Feb. 14 through Monday, Feb. 16: Free shuttle buses replace trains between Pentagon City and Reagan National on Blue and Yellow lines. Crystal City station closed for several upcoming weekends as an additional entrance is built. wmata.com/service/stat...
February 12, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Saturday, Feb. 14 through Monday, Feb. 16: Free shuttle buses replace trains between Pentagon City and Reagan National on Blue and Yellow lines. Crystal City station closed for several upcoming weekends as an additional entrance is built. wmata.com/service/stat...
It's not a race, you're not Sebastian Vettel and Arlington ain't the Silverstone Circuit. Do the speed limit (or under). #VisionZero
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
It's not a race, you're not Sebastian Vettel and Arlington ain't the Silverstone Circuit. Do the speed limit (or under). #VisionZero
Trees still being collected at the curb. Gotta be buck naked. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 11, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Trees still being collected at the curb. Gotta be buck naked. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Think spring (cleaning).
E-CARE returns to Wakefield HS on Saturday, March 28, for fast, safe drop-off of all sorts of household goops and dead electronics. Note: Bicycle donations won't be accepted due to space limitations but check with Bikes for the World. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
E-CARE returns to Wakefield HS on Saturday, March 28, for fast, safe drop-off of all sorts of household goops and dead electronics. Note: Bicycle donations won't be accepted due to space limitations but check with Bikes for the World. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 11, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Think spring (cleaning).
E-CARE returns to Wakefield HS on Saturday, March 28, for fast, safe drop-off of all sorts of household goops and dead electronics. Note: Bicycle donations won't be accepted due to space limitations but check with Bikes for the World. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
E-CARE returns to Wakefield HS on Saturday, March 28, for fast, safe drop-off of all sorts of household goops and dead electronics. Note: Bicycle donations won't be accepted due to space limitations but check with Bikes for the World. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
This Friday through Monday, Feb 14-16: Construction of an east entrance will require 10 weekend closures of the Crystal City Metrorail station over the coming months. Free shuttle buses between Pentagon City and the airport. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM
This Friday through Monday, Feb 14-16: Construction of an east entrance will require 10 weekend closures of the Crystal City Metrorail station over the coming months. Free shuttle buses between Pentagon City and the airport. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
It's been a long, cold, lonely winter. Spread some Arlington warmth. Adopt a street. adoptastreet-arlgis.hub.arcgis.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM
It's been a long, cold, lonely winter. Spread some Arlington warmth. Adopt a street. adoptastreet-arlgis.hub.arcgis.com
Know proper disposal in Arlington for all kinds of different battery types. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Know proper disposal in Arlington for all kinds of different battery types. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Beware the slumbering water main, roused by temperatures well north of freezing. Know where to look if you think there's a nearby issue. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Beware the slumbering water main, roused by temperatures well north of freezing. Know where to look if you think there's a nearby issue. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Never flush wipes, even the kind that allegedly break down. They don't and the whole wipe family can cause serious damage to sanitary sewer lines. Case in point: the Potomac Interceptor, of recent headline fame. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Never flush wipes, even the kind that allegedly break down. They don't and the whole wipe family can cause serious damage to sanitary sewer lines. Case in point: the Potomac Interceptor, of recent headline fame. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
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This coming weekend, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Pentagon City and National Airport on the Blue and Yellow lines. Crystal City station will be closed. In addition, trains will single track on the Red Line between Silver Spring and Forest Glen. Learn more: wmata.com/weekend
February 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
This coming weekend, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Pentagon City and National Airport on the Blue and Yellow lines. Crystal City station will be closed. In addition, trains will single track on the Red Line between Silver Spring and Forest Glen. Learn more: wmata.com/weekend
Walk Arlington. @walkarlington.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Walk Arlington. @walkarlington.bsky.social
Could be a bumper-rattling crop of potholes this year. Report them even faster with the direct link: arlingtonva.qscend.com/311/request/....
February 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Could be a bumper-rattling crop of potholes this year. Report them even faster with the direct link: arlingtonva.qscend.com/311/request/....
ICYMI: Curbside collection is back to full service this week, with recycling and trash plus organics, metal, e-waste, brush and cart servicing. Report any missed routing. Thanks for your patience. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
February 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM
ICYMI: Curbside collection is back to full service this week, with recycling and trash plus organics, metal, e-waste, brush and cart servicing. Report any missed routing. Thanks for your patience. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...