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Envision Arlington Survey Results

Feedback on Strategies and Obstacles for Reducing Household Waste Trash disposal is getting more expensive every year,...

EcoFest 2026

Apr 22 | Resources

Arlington’s EcoFest is a time of learning, volunteering, and celebrating from April 22 - May 23. Most town-wide...

Reducing holiday waste: Gifts, wrapping, and more

Dec 4 | Featured, Resources

Here is a compilation of blogs to a) help you find low waste, local and meaningful gifts and b) reduce your household’s overall holiday waste.

Truth or Myth? Curbside Recycling Basics

Nov 15 | Featured, Resources, Spotlight

We all know that glass, aluminum, plastic, paper and cardboard should go in the curbside recycling bin. But which plastics? Junk mail too? What about plastic bags?

Recycling Beyond the Bin

Nov 15 | Featured, Program, Resources, Uncategorized

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.

How to Recycle Plastic Film

Nov 15 | Featured, Resources, Spotlight

All stretchy plastic (aka plastic film) IS recyclable and turned into composite planks, plastic bags and more. Simply collect your plastic film and recycle it at your local grocery store.

Textile Recycling = Money for Schools

Oct 2 | Program, Resources

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.