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2026 Halloween Costume Drop-off & Swap Events Let’s swap, not shop! The Solid Waste Bureau invites you to donate your old costumes for some new Halloween magic. Drop-off your gently used Halloween costumes at one of two locations, then get a costume at one of our costume swap events this fall. Learn more.

Fall 2026 E-CARE on Oct. 17 The fall 2026 Environmental Collection and Recycling (E-CARE) is happening Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at 1425 N. Quincy St. (across from Washington-Liberty High School). Arlington residents can drop off household hazardous materials (HHM), old electronics and small metal items for safe and proper disposal at this free event. Find a full list of accepted and unaccepted materials to bring to E-CARE.

Labor Day Holiday Schedule

Monday residential curbside routes and special collection requests for metal, brush and e-waste will receive regular collection on Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day). Please have carts and materials at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on Monday.

Please note the facility closures below for the Labor Day holiday weekend: 

• Household Hazardous Materials/Electronics Collection Recycling Center – Closed until Tuesday, Sept. 8
• Earth Products Recycling Yard – Closed until Tuesday, Sept. 8

Free Paper Shredding on Sept. 12

Free Monthly Paper Shredding and Inert Material Drop-Off will be on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Here are a few reminders before you bring your paper materials:

1. Follow the limit of two boxes (no larger than 18 in. x 11 in. x 10 in.) or two paper bags per customer. Carboard boxes are ideal as they can be broken down and dropped off at the Trades Center’s recycling site after tossing the paper materials.
2. Manage your paper waste at home. If your documents do not have personally identifiable information (PII), they can be tossed in the recycling cart for weekly curbside collection.
3. Reduce the amount of junk mail you receive at home by signing up for a free Catalog Choice account. Learn more about opting out of junk mail.

Thank you for helping us make Free Monthly Paper Shredding more efficient. Find more information about what's accepted at drop off.

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