c .
Automated Curbside Recycling and Leaf ( and Brush ) Recycling Program
The City of Arlington ’ s automated cart recycling program replaced the previous open bin recycling program in June 2013 . The recycling carts are equipped with a lid to reduce the incidence of wind-blown litter that could potentially pollute streets and water drainage systems . In FY17 , with continued implementation and use of the cart system , approximately 48,076,000 pounds ( 24,038 tons ) of recyclable material was collected .
The City of Arlington Solid Waste Division also offers leaf recycling drop off locations throughout the city from November through February of each year . Arlington residents may bring bagged leaves to one of five collection sites for leaf recycling . Arlington residents may also take advantage of the Landfill Coupon Program , a free program in which residents may bring tree limbs , leaves , brush , or large bulky items from their homes directly to the landfill for recycling and / or disposal .
Recycling activities for this reporting period are listed below : Activity Collected Amount ( tons ) Landfill Coupon Program 4,869
Leaf ( and Brush ) Recycling Program 36,247
Total 41,116
III .
Roadways
The City of Arlington operates and maintains public streets and roads in a manner to minimize the discharge of pollutants to the MS4 , including those pollutants related to deicing and / or sanding activities . The program includes street sweeping activities ( previously described ), spill response ( hazardous and non-hazardous materials to roads and streets ), and deicing and / or sanding activities .
The City spill response program is explained in more detailed under MCM 3 : Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination , Section VIII : Spill Prevention and Response .
In times of inclement weather , the city may deploy sanding and / or deicing crews . The city experienced approximately seven ( 7 ) events during the reporting period that necessitated a severe weather response . Material usage is outlined below .
Material |
Quantity Deployed ( yd 3 ) |
Deicing ( Ice Chat ) |
65.75 |
Street sweeping recovers deicing material after storm events . The recovered material contains an unknown amount of sediment and debris that were present on streets before deicing . Actual recovery rates of the deicing material vary depending on weather conditions .
CITY OF ARLINGTON TPDES STORMWATER ANNUAL REPORT – FY 2017
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