The City of Alexandria announced on April 3 that it will suspend bulk yard waste and metal pick up services through Friday, April 10 due to equipment availability. City staff said they are working to resume service and will provide updates as the situation changes.
This suspension affects residents who use Alex311 to request bulk yard waste and metal collection. Requests submitted during this period will be placed on hold until collections can start again. The city encourages residents to continue submitting requests online or by phone at 311 or 703.746.4311, assuring that any requests received while service is unavailable will be addressed promptly once equipment becomes available.
Residents whose bulk waste is not collected when service resumes are advised to submit a missed collection ticket either online or by calling Alex311. Additional information about trash and recycling services is available at alexandriava.gov/ResourceRecovery.
Alexandria provides a range of services for residents, businesses, and visitors within its defined boundaries as an independent city, according to the official website (https://www.alexandriava.gov). The city operates under a council-manager government structure in which the City Council selects a manager responsible for operations, as described by the official website (https://www.alexandriava.gov).
Community identity in Alexandria is enhanced by museums and historic sites that interpret local social and cultural history, according to the official website (https://www.alexandriava.gov). Among these sites are those documenting African American heritage such as the Alexandria Black History Museum, also noted on the city’s official site (https://www.alexandriava.gov). The city incorporates racial and social equity into its policies with an aim toward fair community outcomes (https://www.alexandriava.gov), while organizations like the Alexandria Archaeological Commission partner with agencies, institutions, and residents for archaeological research and preservation efforts (https://www.alexandriava.gov).
As Alexandria works to restore full sanitation services after this temporary suspension, officials urge continued communication from residents regarding their needs.
