Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia (@arlingtondes.bsky.social)

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 10:15 AM

Arlington Microtransit. It's a big deal. buff.ly/bl0mucT

graphic of Microtransit vehicle and phone app

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 10:30 AM

Only a few days left to look around the house. Fall E-CARE returns to 1425 N Quincy on Saturday, Oct. 17. The fast, safe pop-up drop-off for old electronics and household goops like paint. Also taking bike and Halloween costume donations. buff.ly/u2eqidK

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 6:35 PM

Don't invite the Tag of Shame. Yard waste can only be collected from the green curbside cart and paper bags. Organics in plastic bags can't be composted and won't be collected in Arlington County.

Black plastic yard-waste bags piled at a curb bearing stickers that read "NO YARD WASTE IN PLASTIC BAGS ACCEPTED," indicating that yard waste in plastic bags is not allowed for pickup.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 3:31 PM

Free mulch for pick-up. Two flavors: leaf and wood. Residents only. Landscaping companies etc. are not invited to partake. buff.ly/PCCNXXH

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 3:26 PM

Don't FOG up the weekend. Or any time. Keep Fats, Oils, Grease out of the drain and protect your plumbing and County sanitary sewer lines. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Grease, fats and oils clogging a pipe, viewed as a cross-section.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 10:02 AM

The Solid Waste Bureau wants your used Halloween costumes to share with others during this season of the witch. Learn more and see pick-up events too: buff.ly/EDmZk8C.

Halloween Costume Drop-Off & Swap Events banner promoting Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau’s program to drop off gently used costumes and swap for “new-to-you” ones in fall 2026, with cartoon zombie and mummy, bats and spiderwebs, and a QR code/link to arlingtonva.us/E-CARE.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 10:05 PM

Fall E-CARE returns to 1425 N Quincy on Saturday, Oct. 17. The twice-annual fast, safe pop-up drop-off for old electronics and household goops like paint, oil and fertilizer. Also taking bike and Halloween costume donations. buff.ly/u2eqidK

@arlingtonva.us Oct 7, 2026, 7:12 PMReposted by @arlingtondes.bsky.social

IMPORTANT 🧵The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is taking public comments on the proposed $67 billion merger of Dominion Energy & NextEra Energy, which will shape the energy future of 2.7 million Virginian customers, including households & businesses in Arlington.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 4:20 PM

Emergency Water Main Repairs: Crews are repairing a 6-inch water main break at 2109 S Culpeper St. Up to 50 customers could be affected. The street is closed to through traffic. Estimated completion: 6 PM. Questions? Call 703-228-6555.

@wmata.com Oct 7, 2026, 2:30 PMReposted by @arlingtondes.bsky.social

Who’s ready for tonight’s home opener? Let’s go, Capitals! 🚨 Make your way to the first game of the season by taking Metro. Red, Yellow, and Green lines all lead to Capital One Arena via Gallery Place station! 🔴🟡🟢 Metro Center is also nearby. 🔴🟠🔵⚪

A split image. Top: A bustling subway platform at Gallery Pl-Chinatown station with a train and crowds of people under the arched, coffered ceiling. Bottom: An ice hockey game in progress with players on the ice and a packed arena of fans, many wearing red.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 2:30 PM

Miss last night's open house on potential safety upgrades for the busy Carlin Springs Road Corridor? You can still share your experiences with that stretch. Here's the online feedback place: publicinput.com/e71817.

Map highlighting a study corridor along N and S Carlin Springs Road: a blue line marks the north segment from N George Mason Drive to Arlington Boulevard, an orange line marks the south segment from Arlington Boulevard to Columbia Pike, with arrows showing north/south extents.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 2:17 PM

Thanks for caring, DWMC. We'll take a look and wear the big shoes.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 10:01 AM

Free pick-up mulch. Wood and leaf flavours, while supplies last. Might be some compost at the Trades Center too. All this rich, organic bounty is for Arlington residents only btw. buff.ly/ACBrFjV

Free mulch pickup for Arlington County residents indicated by a posted sign beside large piles of dark brown mulch held behind concrete dividers, with industrial buildings and a chain-link fence in the background.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 9:02 PM

Tonight at 7pm, Kenmore MS: Open House to shape the future of Carlin Springs Road. Help identify ways to improve safety, accessibility and travel for everyone. There's an online feedback form available now: buff.ly/JxkJDA5.

Map showing the study corridor along Carlin Springs Road with a blue northern segment labeled N Carlin Springs Rd and an orange southern segment labeled S Carlin Springs Rd, arrows indicating north/south extents and a "Study Boundaries" label at Arlington Boulevard.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 8:13 PM

Shelve those exotic recycling aspirations. If there's not a specific bin for it (glass, metal cans, paper, cardboard) at the County drop-off location, don't leave it behind. That's dumping (a crime) and it won't get recycled. buff.ly/7lsxt4U

shelf dumped at Quincy recycling dropoff

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 5:15 PM

Saturday, Oct. 17: Fall E-CARE returns to 1425 N Quincy St for quick, safe drop-off of old household goops like paint and fertilizer, dead electronics and metal items. Also taking Halloween costume donations plus bicycles and parts. buff.ly/K0A9n1B

Household hazardous waste: discarded pesticide, rodent bait, fertilizer and insecticide bottles and boxes.

Box of discarded electronics: a small black Marshall guitar amplifier, a flat monitor/tablet, a white computer keyboard and tangled cables, with a Toyota forklift and other office machines visible in the background.

Crew member in neon safety vest sorting cardboard and discarded electronics at an outdoor recycling drop-off, with a foreground box holding a skull mask, vampire mask, wiring and small appliance parts.

Man guiding two bicycles beside a drive‑through site marked by orange cones and a blue canopy, with cars queued in a parking lot.

@cpsc.gov Oct 6, 2026, 4:53 PMReposted by @arlingtondes.bsky.social

It's National Fire Prevention Week.

An ebike battery with pretend fire coming out of it. The battery is full of popcorn. The text reads: The CPSC National Fire Prevention Week Ebike battery fire popcorn bucket*. Prevent fires deliciously and charge your ebike battery safely. Never charge the battery while you're sleeping or not home. Use only batteries and chargers approved by the bike manufacturer. *Not a real product.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 2:47 PM

The Solid Waste Bureau wants your used Halloween costumes to share with others during this season of the witch. Learn more and see pick-up events too: buff.ly/EDmZk8C.

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 10:00 AM

Get juiced at 50+ EV charging stations installed by the County across Arlington. Because you just can't rely on that Brent Crude fella. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

@arlingtondes.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 10:15 PM

A quick visual on curbside recycling in Arlington. Trying to unload something specific? Check here for best disposal options: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....