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Water, sewers, streets, refuse, snow, transit, facilities, permits, GPS, more for Arlington, Va. Account not monitored 24/7. http://bit.ly/3oWeWAT
Last day to review the virtual open house and share your feedback. Closes tonight (12/21): buff.ly/XqMGeXB
December 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Celebrate responsibly: James Madison University in the College Football Playoff tonight beating Oregon. Recycling the empties tomorrow at any of five glass drop-off sites in Arlington. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
December 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Get credit where credit is due. The Stormwater Utility credit application program is open for business through Jan. 31. buff.ly/nvGvBzb
December 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
No curbside collection on Dec. 25, Christmas. Regular Thursday routes will run Friday, Dec. 26; regular Friday routes will run Saturday, Dec. 27. The full holiday calendar for Arlington: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/T....
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We can all help curb drunk driving in Arlington. What role will you play?
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December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Holiday recycling tips, Trenta-size. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
December 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Give the gift that keeps on giving support for pedestrians, bicyclists, automobiles and even small furry and feathered critters racing across. Adopt-a-Street in Arlington. adoptastreet-arlgis.hub.arcgis.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If the lights of Christmas Past reject Christmas Present, keep them out of the blue cart. Find proper disposal options in the Where Does It Go database: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....
December 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Emergency Water Main Repairs: Crews are repairing an 8-inch water main break at 3816 N Glebe Rd. Some 75 customers could be affected. The southbound lane is closed, with traffic being diverted. Estimated completion: 2AM Friday. Questions? Call 703-228-6555.
December 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Supposed to be rainy and then really windy into tomorrow. Think of the children. Make sure they're safe and secure.
December 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Keep the kitties and pooches from harm's way this season.
December 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Thursday reminder: Honor the commandments.
Send down only paper from the roll and things you make yourself. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
December 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The best way to spread recycling cheer is taking a box pal out for a beer. And using public transit to get there and back. More enviro-friendly holiday tips: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Be salt smart this winter. #Onlyrain arlingtonva.us/wintersaltsmart
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hark, we bid another Arlington leaf vacuuming season farewell. But use the green cart and paper bags for year-round curbside collection. Or try leaving them on the lawn for a nutritional kick. See you in 2026, oh glorious suck truck. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Seriously, don't FOG up the holidays. Keep Fats, Oils, Grease out of the drain. Always. buff.ly/3K2S2UC
December 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Every time a box is broken down at the curb, a recycling collection truck gets its zing.
Keep 'em flying.
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Arlington is examining possible zoning changes to adopt a maximum impervious area requirement in residential areas to improve stormwater management. It's not too late to review the virtual open house and share your feedback. Closes Sunday, Dec. 21: buff.ly/XqMGeXB
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Please note: County well inspectors will be on much-needed break during the weeks of Christmas and New Year's. Happy holidays from the Arlington government family to yours. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/T...
December 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Picture yourself sharing the glow of enviro-friendly holiday hoopla. Some tips: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P... .
December 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Avoid being the cotton-headed ninnymuggins.
Keep plastic bags, Styrofoam, wire hangers, shredded paper and glass bottles and jars out of the blue recycling cart. Learn more: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
December 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Get credit where credit is due. The Stormwater Utility credit application program is open for business. www.arlingtonva.us/stormwaterut...
December 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Emergency Water Main Repairs: Crew working on 8-inch main at 3453 S Stafford St. Some 100 customers could be affected. Estimated time for completion: 8pm. Traffic diverted around work site. Questions: 703-228-6555. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
December 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Not much but it technically qualifies tonight as a White Hannukah, no matter how you spell it. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
December 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Know what to do--and how to help get plows through--with winter storms on narrow Arlington roads. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...
December 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM