Yard Waste Program Update
Dear Residents,
Thank you for making year-round
yard waste successful. To date, crews are consistently collecting more material
than last year, which is good news for our 2016 recycling rate. Below are a few reminders:
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Which cart do I use? The green
cart is for yard waste, the blue is for recycling and the black is for trash.
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When is yard waste collected? The new year-round yard waste service is collected on the same day as your trash and recycling.
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How should I put yard waste in the cart? You can dump yard waste directly into the cart or use biodegradable paper bags. We cannot collect yard waste that has been placed in plastic bags (both in and outside the cart). Please refrain from using plastic bags in your yard waste carts or your recycling carts.
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What about dirt? If you have a small amount of dirt, it's okay to place it in your yard waste cart. However, large amounts require special disposal methods due to weight. We can collect carts that are filled 1/3 or less with dirt. If your cart is filled more than 1/3 with dirt, it will be too heavy to collect.
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But I have a lot of dirt. How do I get rid of it? To dispose of a truckload of dirt, schedule an
appointment at the Solid Waste Bureau by calling 703-228-6570. You can dispose of one truck full each month.
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What about lumber? Place lumber with
the black trash cart, not the green yard waste cart. Lumber needs additional preparation, so please check out our recommendations for preparing to dispose of it. For our crew's safety, please bend down any nails,
cut into four feet lengths and bundle together in sections under 50 pounds.
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What should I tell my landscaper/lawn service? Please communicate to your landscaper/lawn service that the use of plastic bags is prohibited. Plastic bags are not compostable and may hide hazards which can injure collection crews or contaminate the mulch and compost products made from yard waste.
If you have questions about how to set out your yard waste, recycling or trash, please call our Customer Call Center at 703-228-6570 or email us at swbcustserv@arlingtonva.us and we would be happy to assist you.
Also, please consult our online Where Does It Go? directory to find the correct preparation and disposal method for common and uncommon household items.
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