[Archived] Yard Waste Collection Suspended - Friday, September 25

Yard Waste Collection Suspended - Friday, September 25

The City of Alexandria has cancelled yard waste collection for Friday, September 25, due to a temporary staffing shortage.

Yard waste collection will resume on Friday, October 2. Residents are asked to hold their yard waste items for a week and place them curbside on October 2.

The City is currently collecting yard waste on Fridays only, as a way to continue this program while focusing on the safe, timely collection of trash and recycling, which are essential services that support public health.

City refuse collectors continue to face the challenge of an historic increase in curbside trash and recycling volume, as residents spend more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This, coupled with additional cleaning and safety protocols, makes for a much longer, more difficult workday. City crews have often worked extended schedules to keep up with demand. Suspending yard waste collection for one week will allow the City to both conduct vehicle maintenance and identify additional resources to assist with curbside collection.

For more information on the City’s yard waste program, visit alexandriava.gov/YardWaste.

For questions or concerns, please contact Alex311 at 703.746.4311.