[Archived] Celebrate America Recycles Day on Friday, November 15

Public Space Recycling & Resource Recovery Stations Available at Farmer’s Markets

The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES), Solid Waste Division encourages Alexandrians to join thousands of Americans in recognizing America Recycles Day on Friday, November 15. As part of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative and the Environmental Action Plan, the City continues to focus on increasing the residential and commercial rates of recycling, conserving natural resources and encouraging cost-effective waste disposal options. 

Alexandria’s current recycling rate is 48 percent, as recognized by the City’s Locality Recycling Rate Report for Calendar Year 2012, and reported to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Each week, the average Alexandria home recycles almost 20 pounds of paper, bottles, and cans.

There are two new ways to participate in America Recycles Day in Alexandria:

•  Use the new recycling containers located along King Street.
• Visit the new Resource Recovery Stations currently located at Alexandria’s Farmers’ Markets. 

City staff members will be available at the Resource Recovery Stations, located in Farmers’ Markets, to explain how to compost food and yard waste in your home, and to accept your household items for composting. Compost tubs will be available for purchase ($5 each). The tubs have a lid, handle, and are small enough to transport your composted materials to the Resource Recovery Stations.

For more information about America Recycles Day or T&ES’ recycling programs visit: alexandriava.gov/Recycling.