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Council hears robust public input and options as city finalizes 20‑year solid waste plan
Summary
Staff and consultants reviewed a major five‑year update to the city’s 20‑year Solid Waste Management Plan, reporting broad public engagement, survey results favoring recycling and organics, and a menu of policy options including container limits, bulk pickup fees, curbside organics and twin public recycling bins.
Fairfax City staff and consultants presented the draft update to the city’s Solid Waste Management Plan on Feb. 3, 2026, describing public engagement, regional benchmarking and a set of strategies the city is evaluating ahead of a planned public hearing and council adoption in April.
Melissa McDonald, Environmental Sustainability Specialist, said the draft plan satisfies Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requirements and lays out 20‑year goals for infrastructure,…
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