FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS :: STORM DRAINAGE SANITARY SEWER
Q. What
is the difference between the storm drainage system and the
wastewater system?
A. The storm drainage systems consists
of the natural and manmade channels and underground pipes (storm
drains) that transport rainwater from streets, yards and other areas.
This water goes directly to our creeks, rivers and lakes carrying
pollutants with it. Water entering the storm drainage system is not
treated.
The wastewater (sanitary sewer)
system is composed of a branching network of pipes and manholes. It is
used to collect and transport the water from sinks, washing machines,
toilets, car washes and other such facilities. Wastewater is treated,
disinfected and released to the river.
The storm water entering the storm
drainage system flows directly into the steams of Arlington. The
wastewater entering the wastewater collection system flows directly to
a wastewater treatment plant. The two systems are not connected
in any way.
Pollutants in our storm
water come from activities such as the car that leaked oil at the
intersection, the trash blown or thrown in the street, gasoline
spilled when filling up your car, fertilizers and pesticides washed
off yards. We all contribute this type of pollution and it will take
all of us to prevent it. It is more cost effective to prevent
pollution from entering the storm drainage system than to treat it.
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Q. Many
commonly used materials may be harmful to the ecosystem when
improperly discarded. How do I dispose of…?
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WHAT
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WHERE
/ HOW
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Large Trash
Items
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Call Arlington Disposal
817-317-2000
or
Semi-Annual Clean Up Days
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Tree Limbs
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City trash pick up, 4-foot
bundles required
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Paint
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Paint utensils used with
latex paint may be washed in the sink or taken to the Environmental
Collection Center, 817-871-5257, at 6400 Bridge Street,
Forth Worth, Texas.
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Paint Thinner
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Paint thinners may be
filtered and reused or taken to the Environmental
Collection Center, 817-871-5257, at 6400 Bridge Street,
Forth Worth, Texas.
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| Fertilizers
Pesticides
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Environmental
Collection Center, 817-871-5257, at 6400 Bridge Street,
Forth Worth, Texas. |
| Old
Gasoline
Used Antifreeze
Used Motor Oil
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Environmental
Collection Center, 817-871-5257, at 6400 Bridge Street,
Forth Worth, Texas.
Additionally, local auto
service and supply centers may accept used motor oil and other
automotive fluids.
Always call ahead to make
sure of any requirements, such as amount of oil accepted and
times of operation.
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Grass
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Grass clippings are not
allowed in Arlington’s trash, the landfill will accept yard
waste for a fee.
Use a mulching mower
Sweep all grass clippings off
the street, driveways and place them on the lawn.
Do no dispose of grass near
or in a storm drain
Compost excess grass
clippings
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