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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
It isn't Thanksgiving without the endless light banter and family bonding. Just remember to to get your carcass and all other food scraps to the green curbside cart or on-street drop-off bins. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
You call it "Black Friday." We call it "Golden Crunchy First Day of Second Passes for Leaf Vacuuming." Know your neighborhood date with the truck. Rake to the curb ahead of time. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Hey, seasonal Gordon Ramsay: You're keeping the Fats, Oils, Grease (aka FOG) out of the drain, right? Right? www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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This Thanksgiving don’t miss a single moment with your loved ones – whether heartwarming or cringeworthy. We’ll get you there! Also, if you need an escape route, we’ll be your ride. 👀 🦃 🍽️
November 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Flush down only paper from the roll and bodily byproducts of the four main food groups (candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup). Anything else is a threat to sanitary sewer lines and peaceful holidays.
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Saluting the scores of County professionals keeping Arlington's water, sewers, streets, transit, refuse and much more flowing this long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
In celebration of Thanksgiving and to make sure all those food scraps go in the green cart with yard waste, regular Thursday curbside collections shift to Friday, Nov. 28. Regular Friday collections shift to Saturday, Nov. 29. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/T...
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If the kids go for a cousin walk tomorrow, make sure they take the food scraps to the green curbside cart or an on-street drop-off bin. Repeat even into Friday. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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💵 Pay it forward! 😇
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⏰Deadline: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Don't let the holidays go to waste. Know what and how to recycle. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
If you're gonna have family arguments Thursday, make them about official Arlington County snowplow names. publicinput.com/namethatplow
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Make sure everyone gets home FROM the holidays too. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
In celebration of Thanksgiving, regular Thursday curbside collection WILL SHIFT to Friday, Nov. 28. Regular Friday collection routes WILL SHIFT to Saturday, Nov. 29. More County holiday scheduling: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/T....
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Holiday season or any time, best to break down boxes when recycling unless they have other plans. Saves space, speeds up collection. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Learn and provide feedback about County efforts to preserve as much absorbable stormwater ground surface as possible. publicinput.com/lrsopenhouse
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Know when the vacuum truck is coming by; rake to the curb ahead of time. Some 50K cubic yards of leaves are collected and turned into super-sustainable, publicly available mulch each year. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Arlington County Government offices and services will be operating on modified schedules for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thu., Nov. 27 and Fri., Nov. 28, 2025. 🥧🍂
Details: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Topics/Holiday-Schedule
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Remembering friend and colleague James Bea, who died the day before Thanksgiving 16 years ago while serving the people of Arlington County. #TheOtherFirstResponders
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Some people refer to the day after Thanksgiving as "Black Friday."
We call it "Golden, Crunchy Start of Second Neighborhood Passes for Leaf Vacuuming Friday." Celebrate responsibly; rake to the curb ahead of time. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Your Thanksgiving might include a cousin walk. Just avoid a FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease) drop in the drain. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In recognition of Thanksgiving, regular Thursday curbside collection WILL SHIFT to Friday, Nov. 28. Regular Friday collection routes WILL SHIFT to Saturday, Nov. 29. More County holiday scheduling: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/T....
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
May you be lucky enough to have such a glorious option at your destination too.
Heading home for the holidays? Let Metro be your ride to and from the airport ✈️

Beat the holiday traffic by taking the Blue and Yellow lines to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or the Silver line to Dulles International Airport.
November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Pull up and share feedback to shape Arlington's big Transportation Plan for the next two decades. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Report a streetlight issue to the County with this new direct link: arlingtonva.qscend.com/311/request/....
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Learn about County efforts to mitigate the loss of ground surface that can absorb stormwater. Online open house now through Dec. 21. publicinput.com/lrsopenhouse
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM