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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.
arrowView Arlington Carbon Footprint Report (pdf)
   


 
 

Going Green in Arlington
Learn more about city strategies for a clean, green Arlington. Visit the new Going Green Website launched today by the Office of Communication.
arrowView the new Going Green in Arlington web site
   


   

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.
  


 
 

SPRING CLEANUP
Saturday, April 19, 2008 is Spring Cleanup Day.
Please take items such as trash, brush, tires, furniture, carpet, lumber, appliances and old auto batteries to any of the our 3 sites.
arrowVisit the Spring Cleanup web page
   


 
 

Protect our waterways and improve your lawn at the same time!
Did you know that grass clippings and other yard waste such as tree leafs are considered a source of pollution when washed directly into surface waters and storm drains? Any materials swept or blown into neighborhood streets and curb inlets along our city streets enter storm drains. The storm drains will carry that waste materials to one of our creeks here in Arlington. Why are grass clippings and other yard waste considered a pollutant? Yard and grass clippings cloud the water and block the sunlight that is essential to aquatic life. The decomposition of yard waste can also lower the oxygen content of the water which can harm fish and other living things.
arrowRead more about grass clippings
   


 
 

Litter Challenge - Saturday, April 5, 2008
Your group can earn $$$$ and prizes for picking up litter!
Tired of litter in our creeks, parks, streets and the community in general? Well, you can do something about it. The City of Arlington is having a Community Litter Challenge. You can help! Give some time and effort to help Keep Arlington Beautiful.
arrowVisit the Litter Challenge web page
   


 
 

Recycling Plastics
Recycling plastics can be tricky. This guide will help you to quickly sort out which plastics can be recycled in Arlington's Curbside recycling program.
arrowRecycle plastics now!
 


 
 

Electronic Waste Recycling - Letter To The Community
arrowRead the letter (pdf)
 


 
 

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.
arrowVisit the Clean Air web site
   

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How Recycling Works
arrowTake the video tour
arrowVisit GoMinimizer.com
arrowGarbage & Recycling web site
    

 
 
ENERGY STAR® Change a light, Change the World Campaign
Believe it or not, twenty percent of our residential electric bills are related to household lighting.  This translates to $20 billion dollars annually. By switching to the ENERGY STAR® qualified bulbs you can save more than $30 over the life of the bulb. So, today pledge to commit to change at least one light to an ENERGY STAR® bulb. The City of Arlington's goal is 500 pledges. Thank you for doing your part.
arrowMake a pledge, and learn more about the Change a Light, Change the World campaign
arrowFollow our community progress against our goal
arrowLearn how Arlington Residents can properly dispose of CFL bulbs
arrowENERGY STAR Qualifying CFL Sales Data from Six Major National and
Regional U.S. Retailers by State
(pdf)