Arlington’s EcoFest is a time of learning, volunteering, and celebrating from April 22 - May 21. Most town-wide...
EcoFest 2025
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Recycling Beyond the Bin
Here is a simplified list of resources to help you divert more waste from your trash. More detailed information can be found at arlingtonma.gov/recycle.
Textile Recycling = Money for Schools
Recycled textiles have become a valuable commodity and Arlington’s schools are benefiting. 95% of all textiles – clothes, shoes, sheets, towels, etc. – are reusable and/or recyclable.
Town’s Restaurant Composting Pilot Underway
Initiated by the environmental activism of students, the Town of Arlington recently rolled out a free restaurant composting pilot.
Webinar Wrap-up: The Food Waste Problem
With food waste comprising the largest component of municipal waste in the U.S., the webinar looked at the big picture of food waste.
EcoFest 2023
Community and student groups and Town Departments offer presentations, tours, and interactive events to inspire connection to and celebration of our natural world.
Waste Ban Webinar Wrap-up
Recap of the November 30, 2022 webinar “New Waste Bans: What You Need to Know“ that discussed the new retail ban on single-use plastic water bottles and the recent waste bans on mattresses and textiles.
Compost your Pumpkins
Help reduce unnecessary waste by composting your pumpkins. Pumpkins are considered food and should not be thrown in...