Blowing or Sweeping Leaves or Grass Clippings in the Streets is a Violation
Did you know that grass clippings and tree leaves are considered a source of pollution when washed directly into storm drains? Any material swept or blown into neighborhood streets and curb inlets along our city streets enter storm drains. The storm drains carry that waste material to one of our creeks here in Arlington. Too many grass clippings and leaves cloud the water and block the sunlight that is essential to aquatic life. And, as they decompose, can lower the oxygen content of the water which can also harm fish and other living things.
Read more about grass clippings
   

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
The City of Arlington is actively involved in a nationwide movement to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which have serious effects on public health and quality of life.
View Arlington Carbon Footprint Report (pdf)
   

Smartest Yard of The Week Announced!
Smartest Yard is an event to recognize Arlington residents who have incorporated environmentally friendly yard management and design into a "smart yard" using the design concepts from Texas SmartScape™ (visit www.txsmartscape.com) and similar sources.
Visit the Smartest Yard of the Week event page
  

CLEAN UP OUR AIR
Join the City of Arlington and help clean up our air! The City of Arlington is taking proactive steps to ensure the quality of our air, and the environment. What about you? Educate yourself and learn to make the smart choices that will help improve our air quality today, tomorrow and in the future.
Visit the Clean Air web site
   

Smartest Yard of The Week Announced!
Smartest Yard is an event to recognize Arlington residents who have incorporated environmentally friendly yard management and design into a "smart yard" using the design concepts from Texas SmartScape™ (visit www.txsmartscape.com) and similar sources.
Visit the Smartest Yard of the Week event page
  

Used Cooking Oil Disposal
Report someone polluting the storm drainage system call 817-459-6599. Please leave a message if no one answers. 
Did you fry a turkey for a Holiday Dinner? Wondering how to get rid of the used oil? We have an answer for you. The Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge Street, 817-871-5227, in Fort Worth will take the oil free of charge, and any other additional household hazardous waste. You will need proof of residence. Hours are Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please don't pour the oil down sinks inside your home, it will clog your pipes. Please don't pour the oil outside, it will harm the environment.