Changes Effective July 1, Street Sweeping and more

Try Residential Food Scraps Collection This Summer Join the race for green by composting food scraps using the Curbside Food Scraps Collection Program. Participating in this program is just one way you can help our community meet the goal of diverting 90% of County-generated waste from incineration or landfilling by 2038 and allow food scraps to be turned into nutrient-rich compost. Lead the pack in the race for green and give curbside food scraps collection a try today!

Annual Household Solid Waste Rate Increases July 1

Under the approved FY 2025 County budget, the annual household solid waste rate will increase from $406.14 to $415.75, effective July 1, 2024. 

Higher Mulch Delivery Fees Starting July 1

Beginning July 1, wood and leaf mulch delivery fees will increase for all load sizes. View the fee changes online or in the mulch order form. Mulch is still free for pickup at two County sites while supplies last. Learn more.

Regularly Scheduled Curbside Collection on July 4

Contractor crews will make their regularly scheduled routes to pick up trash, recycling and organics on Thursday, July 4. Residents should roll carts to the curb no later than 6 a.m. on their scheduled collection day. Brush collection will also be on a regular schedule for July 4.

The Earth Products Yard at the Trades Center and the Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) Facility on South Glebe Road will be closed for the Independence Day holiday.

New Hours for Monthly Paper Shredding and Inert Material Drop-Off

Starting July 6, free monthly paper shredding and inert material drop-off hours at the Trades Center will be from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Find what materials are accepted.

Residential Street Sweeping Begins July 8 The FY25 Residential Street Sweeping season starts Monday, July 8. Find the full schedule and keep an eye out for emails about when your neighborhood streets will be swept.

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