Glass Recycling, Budget Work Sessions and more

Arlington County VA Government sent this bulletin at 03/04/2021 03:52 PM EST

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Glass Recycling Reaches 5 Million Pounds

Although Arlingtonians no longer recycle glass in their blue curbside carts, their use of the drop-off sites continues to shatter expectations - surpassing 5 million pounds (2,500 tons) collected since 2019. The County now receives $15 per ton for glass collected, a welcome new revenue stream. The recycling company we work with uses the glass to make new bottles, insulation, filter materials, sand material and other products.

County Board Budget Discussions

Check the County Board calendar to watch FY22 budget discussions related to funding Arlington’s departments and programs. The meetings will livestream on the County’s website and be broadcast on Arlington TV (Comcast Xfinity 25 or 1085(HD) and Verizon FiOS 39 & 40). More about the FY22 Budget.

COVID-19 News & Notes

Arlington County Public Health partners with Arlington Free Clinic for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Governor eases stay-at-home restrictions, increases numbers permitted at gatherings, and extends restaurant and bar hours. Mask mandate continues.
Preregister at Vaccinate Virginia to be notified for vaccination appointments
WATCH: County Board Wrap-Up on the COVID-19 response and an update on vaccination distribution in Arlington
Arlington’s COVID-19 Response page

Give Us Five: 5 minutes to help guide the County’s historic preservation work.
Proposed redesign of Market Common Plaza would improve pedestrian access.
Share your ideas for a new County logo by March 14!
Join the Community Engagement Forum on Aging Issues, March 15. More info.
Submit comments on Metro's budget proposal and Take the Survey
Learn about the Crystal City Bike Network and share your feedback
Review design concepts for the new ART Operations & Maintenance Facility
Weigh in on the draft policy for renaming County parks, facilities and streets
Take the virtual walking tour of Rosslyn’s RCA building. A link to join the March 15 meeting will be posted on the project page.

Around Arlington

Celebrating Women's History Month in Arlington
Express Library Service: Shirlington and Westover branches to offer browsing sessions, self-check out and holds pick-up starting March 9
Check the list of available Committed Affordable Apartments for rent in Arlington
Fraud Alert: Police warn about common scams in Arlington
Learn about Restorative Arlington and how to keep informed and get involved with restorative justice practices in Arlington.
Governor announces expansion of Fresh Impact Farms, Arlington’s innovative (and only) commercial indoor farm.
Free tax preparation services for qualifying low- and moderate-income households.
Summer Camp staff hiring: Creative, enthusiastic, committed people wanted to staff summer camps. Full and part-time job opportunities available.
The 2021 Summer Camp Catalog is out! Registration begins Wed., March 24.
Register for EcoAction Arlington’s virtual meeting: Nurturing, Illuminating, and Preserving Nature in Arlington
Arlington offers Spanish language emergency response training En español
Pop Up art installations at National Landing

Register for Spring Classes

Check out the Enjoy Arlington spring catalog!
Parks and Recreation class registration begins March 10.

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