Take an Earth Day look at the new Accelerate, the County's annual report spotlighting completed core work involving energy, climate and the environment, and reflecting a practical, cross-disciplinary approach. indd.adobe.com/view/092bd0b...

Switch to cooler weather pattern to end April, start May This spring has been the third warmest on record to date with an unusual number of 80-degree days. But a cooler, more unsettled weather pattern is on the way. See details at cwg.live

Don't toss it away no matter how unappetizing. In Arlington, food scraps go in the green curbside cart or an on-street bin for creation of the gardener's friend, super-sustainable compost, available to residents at the Trades Center while supplies last. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

FINAL CALL 📢 ⏲️ Which parts of our existing infrastructure should #CIP investments focus on? Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to weigh in on Arlington's 10-year plan for building, upgrading, and replacing facilities and infrastructure! publicinput.com/cipengagement publicinput.com/cipengagement_spanish

Celebrating Earth Day with a firehouse now recognized for fighting climate change. www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...

Saturday, April 25, 11am-4pm, Walter Reed CC: Meet the County's AIRE sustainability folks at the Arlington Housing Fair. They'll be talking heat pumps, solar incentives and new home energy programs. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

AIRE, the County's sustainability group, will be at the Langston Boulevard Alliance’s Earth Day, Every Day Fair this Sunday. Check out 2025 Accelerate Report accomplishments, solar and heat pump incentives and new home energy programs: bit.ly/earthdayLBA

Share some of that well-known Arlington know-how. The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority will decide whether to toss some cheddar to 12 transportation projects in town. Tell them why that's a fabulous idea. thenovaauthority.org/funding/fund...

Tried public transit lately? The price didn't go up overnight. Or last week. Or last month. www.carfreenearme.com

Arlington residents can now take advantage of the Switch Together program, which offers exclusive group discounts on high-quality heat pump systems through nonprofit Solar United Neighbors. Learn more: bit.ly/SwitchTogetherHeatPumpsArlington.

Scratch that Earthy itch this week and well well well beyond in Arlington. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...

Freeze warning TONIGHT: How low will temperatures fall? Areas most likely to experience freezing lows are outside the Beltway, away from water. Urban zones inside the Beltway and along the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay probably avoid freeze. Details at cwg.live

Don't walk—past. Report a problem to the County in a few clicks. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/T...

Earth Day is Wednesday. Never mind the greenwash; look at the numbers that matter for Arlington. www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...

Going solar is still well worth it. Save on energy, gain independence and help the planet. With Solarize Virginia, exploring solar is simple and supported. Attend a free webinar April 29 to learn more. www.solarizeva.org/events

🚲️ Have your say on County infrastructure investments! 🛴 🛣️ Help shape the @arlingtonva.us Capital Improvement Plan! 🚎 ow.ly/eR6l50YLz5H 📢 Share your feedback by Thursday, April 23! 👟 ow.ly/mcFv50YLz5G @arlingtondes.bsky.social @TRAC #VisionZero

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority could fund 13 Arlington projects for FY 2026-2031, about half on their possibilities list. Show some Arlington pride during this public comment period. buff.ly/feDyoz7

Safely dispose of Household Hazardous Materials in Arlington. Here's how almost any day of the year: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....

Get pumped. There's help in getting that new "heat" pump and a 15% discount. bit.ly/SwitchTogetherHeatPumpsArlington

Go ahead, brag about your commute.

Enjoyed my first ride this morning. Clean, quiet, and convenient solution for one of my weekly errands. #ArlingtonVA

Weekends were made for yard clean-up with the green cart and free paper waste bags. As you or your landscaper well know. yard waste in plastic bags can't be composted and won't be collected. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

There's a new way to get around Arlington County! MICRO offers shared rides, helping users reach jobs, schools, healthcare, and other key destinations within the preliminary service area. Check out how you can get 6 FREE RIDES! www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...

Investments in the County’s existing infrastructure—streets, parks, technology, stormwater and utility systems, and County buildings—are decided by the Capital Improvement Plan. Let your voice be heard! publicinput.com/cipengagement #CIP

Happening now: Traffic signal down at S Glebe and S Eads. Drive with caution in the area as a temporary signal system is put in place. #VaTraffic www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Saving money (and maybe the climate too) doesn’t have to be complicated. Solarize Virginia helps take the guesswork out of going solar. Explore options, from free sign-up to vetted installers and local support: www.solarizeva.org.

ICYMI: More flex post devices are headed for Route 50 between Fillmore and Glebe to prevent turns that become crashes at intersections lacking traffic signals. www.arlingtonva.us/files/shared...

The Switch Together Heat Pumps program is now available to Arlington residents, allowing households to secure savings on heat pump installations from vetted contractors, with a 15% discount compared to the typical market average. Learn more: bit.ly/SwitchTogetherHeatPumpsArlington.

Thursday reminder: The toilet is not a trash can. Flush down only bodily byproducts and paper from the roll. Get a trash can and put it nearby for everything else. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Residents avoided 58K pounds of CO2 emissions last year through the GetGreen Arlington app. Earn credits by completing eco-friendly activities and learn about living sustainably. www.getgreen.eco/arlington

Check out the updated draft action plan for Vision Zero, the County initiative to get everyone safely to their Arlington destinations by 2030 no matter the means of travel. Feedback great appreciated. publicinput.com/vzdraftactio...

A sunny celebration today for the Columbia Pike Multimodal Street Improvements work finally at its end. Special thanks to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Columbia Pike Partnership and the businesses and residents of the Pike. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

ICYMI: Girl Scouts of Troop 60116 stopped by this week to thank the County's 2025-26 winter storm "snowcrete" response team, their newest official "Hometown Heroes." They brought cookies. Thanks ladies.

This morning at 11, Penrose Square: Ribbon-cutting for completion of the big, memorable multimodal improvement project all along Columbia Pike. www.arlingtonva.us/Events-direc...

The County will haul away that brush pile for free. But you gotta ask. Here's how: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....

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Earth Month is here! 🌎 In Arlington, climate action adds up, and we let the numbers tell the story. Check out these stats for 2025--they're proof that small actions = BIG impact. Learn more at https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2026/Earth-Month-2026-By-The-Numbers

Bike to Work Day is May 15 and registration is open. Bike more than just one day and maybe save some money. www.arlingtontransportationpartners.com/initiatives/...

Arlington diverted 138K tons of food scraps and organic waste from the landfill in 2025. Meaning less methane pollution and healthier soil. To do list: compost food scraps; reduce food waste; recycle correctly. ♻️ www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...

Tomorrow at 11am, Penrose Square: Ribbon-cutting for completion of allllll that multimodal improvement work across Columbia Pike, the region's most utilized bus corridor. www.arlingtonva.us/Events-direc...

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is considering the funding of 13 Arlington projects for FY 2026-2031, about half on their possibilities list. Show some Arlington pride and know-how during the public comment period. buff.ly/feDyoz7

The Arlington Microtransit pilot has arrived. See where it's going. www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...

Check out the updated draft action plan for Vision Zero, the County initiative to get everyone safely to their Arlington destinations by 2030 no matter the means of travel. And don't be stingy with the feedback. publicinput.com/vzdraftactio...

The Girl Scouts of Arlington Troop 60116 stopped by to thank the County's 2025-26 winter storm response team, their newest official "Hometown Heroes." Cookies yes, snowcrete no! #TheOtherFirstResponders www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...

In 2025, ART buses saw an average daily ridership of 7,700 people! 🚌 More residents are choosing: Electric vehicles; Transit; Biking; Walking. What you can do: Try swapping one car trip each week for a walk, bike ride, or transit trip.

Thanks but no thanks. If there's not a specific bin for it at a County recycling drop-off site, don't dump. It won't be recycled. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Maybe this week try public transit. The price has held steady. arlingtontrac.com

Paper bags and the green cart for spring yard clean-ups. Plastic bags with yard waste can't be composted and won't be collected. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Don't FOG up your weekend. Keep Fats, Oils, Grease out of the drain. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...