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E-CARE, Arlington's big spring-and-fall cleaning drop-off, returns to Wakefield High School this Saturday, April 15, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The quick, convenient, proper-disposal day for household hazardous materials (HHM) and old electronics welcomes all residents, whether arriving by automobile, bicycle or even on foot.
The list of accepted items includes paint, mercury, old TVs, batteries, printer cartridges, gas cylinders and fluorescent tubes—the kinds of things that shouldn’t just get tossed in the trash.
Pro tips:
- Combine loads with neighbors and save trips.
- Pack vehicles with electronics in first, then HHM, making unloading faster.
- Access the drop-off route from South Dinwiddie east of Wakefield.
E-CARE is open to Arlington residents only so bring ID. No commercial waste will be accepted. No small metal items accepted and no bicycle donations on-site.
For beginners and devotees, take a virtual deep dive into the ease and benefits of using Arlington's weekly curbside food scraps collection.
Come ready with questions and see if you can stump our Solid Waste Bureau pros.
Prizes too, if you like biodegradable bags. See you Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m.
 *Also placed on residential curbside carts throughout Arlington
Paper Bags and the Green Cart for Clearing Out Yard Waste
Send yard waste off in biodegradable style: Always use paper waste bags and/or the green curbside cart for weeds, leaves, sticks, acrons and other organic materials. Never put them in plastic bags, which can't be composted and won't be collected from the curb.
Here's a pretty good source for free yard waste bags, while supplies last.
Keep Up with County Environmental Services
Follow the Arlington Department of Environmental Services on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates and tips.
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