Public Works and Environmental Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our administrative offices are open to the public by appointment only at this time. Please call or email 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-5033 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 448 Fairfax, VA 22035
Christopher S. Herrington
Director
Public works and environmental services

What We Do

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services builds and maintains safe, reliable infrastructure that improves public health and provides a high quality of life for residents. The department’s four business areas – Solid Waste Management, Capital Facilities, Wastewater Management, and Stormwater Management – work together to create and preserve sustainable communities.

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Lake Accotink

New Multilingual Public Engagement Website Launched for Lake Accotink
February 18, 2025
A new multilingual public engagement website has been launched by Fairfax County to facilitate public feedback on the Smaller Lake Accotink Preservation Feasibility Study.
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Scott’s Run Nature Preserve to Temporarily Close during Repair of Wastewater Pipes
February 12, 2025
An emergency operation to remove a critical blockage from the county’s wastewater siphon system will begin on Monday, February 17.
County Residents Using FMAP Funding to Prevent Flooding
February 11, 2025
Seven months after launching, Fairfax County’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMAP) has provided funding to 23 homeowners to help safeguard their properties from flood damage.

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Join us in celebrating the 5-year anniversary of Fairfax County’s Purple Can Club, an initiative transforming how we recycle glass! In this segment from 16 Around Fairfax, Matt Adams and Nico Robinson from the Solid Waste Management Program share insights on how the program diverts glass from landfills to create new products. From safety vests to glass bottles, learn how your glass is being repurposed and making a positive impact.

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Unified Sanitation Districts Podcast: Take a Listen!

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Simplifying Trash Collection: Understanding Unified Sanitation Districts – EnviroPod #51. In this episode of EnviroPod, host Bob DeMarco sits down with Matt Adams, Division Director of the Solid Waste Management Program, to discuss the Unified Sanitation Districts (USD) proposal. This initiative would allow Fairfax County to manage waste hauling contracts directly with private collectors, aiming to make trash collection more efficient and reliable for residents in single-family homes.

Curious about what USD means for your community? Listen in to learn how this plan could trans

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Water Resources and Infrastructure

Protecting our water, infrastructure, and our trees is an important job. We move, clean, and manage water to ensure access to clean drinking water and healthy streams. Our forests help enhance our community by providing habitat for wildlife, clean air, and protecting our stream banks. The County relies on our infrastructure to safely manage stormwater, wastewater, and our urban forest. WRI programs aim to protect and restore our vital natural resources which serve the community and safeguard the environment and public health.

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APWA Accredited Agency

APWA Accredited Agency logoThe Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is accredited by the American Public Works Association. This prestigious national accreditation program recognizes public works agencies that comply with or exceed recommended best practices. The recognition affirms the department’s commitment to providing the highest quality services to Fairfax County residents.

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