[Archived] City of Alexandria Launches Online Resource to Help Residents Properly Sort Recyclables and Trash

­­For Immediate Release: March 11, 2021

The City of Alexandria has launched a new resource that makes sorting items for recycling and trash collection easier. “What Goes Where” is a new web application that enables residents to find information on which items–such as rechargeable batteries, plastic bags, clothing and glass bottles–can be donated, repaired, recycled, composted, disposed of, and more.

The markets for recycled materials are constantly changing, and “What Goes Where” provides the most up-to-date information on the recyclability of items. Residents can also suggest new items to be added through the online tool.

The creation of “What Goes Where” is one of the action items identified in the City’s WasteSmart Strategic Plan and the Environmental Action Plan 2040. 

Visit alexandriava.gov/ResourceRecovery to use the new “What Goes Where” resource and learn more about City recycling and trash collection services.

For inquiries from the news media only, contact Andrea Blackford, Senior Communications Officer, at andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3959.