Safety takes teamwork! 👷 Fairfax County staff and construction partners gathered for the 10th CIP Safety Summit at Noman M. Cole, focusing on fall protection, hazard awareness and communication. A safer workplace starts with everyone. #SafetyFirst

🧟Final mystery solved: those candy wrappers and cups blowing down the street aren’t harmless. They wash into storm drains and straight into our creeks. Help us close the case. Trash goes in the can, not the curb. Thanks for solving mysteries with us all month!

📚 Our new DPWES Publications webpage is live! Explore research, studies and technical reports on stormwater management, water quality, urban forestry and more. 🔗 fairfaxcounty.gov/publicwork…

Where do broken bikes go? Fairfax County residents can drop off old bikes to be repaired and donated worldwide. ow.ly/RNvA50ZZPNV

🎃 Sewer monsters aren't the real nightmare. Flushing wipes is! 😱 Even “flushable” wipes can clog pipes and cause horrifying backups in your home. 👻 Don't let your plumbing become a horror story. Trash wipes, don't flush them! #WipesClogPipes #Halloween

What's wrong with this picture? The load on this trailer is unsecured. Loads must be tied down to keep roads safe and clean. #SecureYourLoad #SolidWaste

♻️ Stormwater & Fairfax Recycles Day is Nov. 14, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School! Recycle select items, donate needed goods and check out county trucks. Rain or shine. Fairfax County residents only.

Meet Edvin Ramirez, a maintenance supervisor serving Fairfax County! 👋 Hear why his work matters in our new #MeetDPWES series. Want to join our team? Explore jobs in Public Works and Environmental Services: fairfaxcounty.gov/publicwork…

Winter décor is here! Choose durable, low-plastic pieces, reuse, and check secondhand options. Visit Fairfax County Public Library swap events. librarycalendar.fairfaxcount…

👻Hosting a Halloween party? Watch out for the Grease Ghoul! Cooking oils and fats poured down the drain or the curb clog pipes and pollute waterways. Let grease cool, toss it in the trash, and keep our storm system spook-free.

Pura Basura: La cuerda de la mentira es corta. Verifique siempre los anuncios de trituración de papeles. fairfaxcounty.gov/publicwork…

Just carved your pumpkin? 🎃 Roast the flesh at 400°F for 40 mins and seeds at 350°F for 15 mins 🥄 for tasty treats! Reduce waste!

What's wrong with this picture? Someone threw batteries and electronics in the trash, risking fire at I-95. Our staff stopped it! Rechargeable batteries are flammable—dispose safely. Learn more: #FairfaxRecycles #HouseholdHazardousWaste #BatterySafety

Six inches of moving water can knock you down; twelve inches can carry a car. NoVA storms drop 2 inches fast—roads change by rush hour. When flooded, turn around. Save alerts: 511.vdot.virginia.gov/

No coffee. No shower. No flushing toilets. 💧 Imagine a day without water. Clean, reliable water and wastewater services keep our daily lives running. What would you miss first? #ImagineADayWithoutWater

Completed projects offer lessons for the next ones. 🌿 Fairfax County stormwater staff toured six sites to share insights on stream restoration and infrastructure repairs, connecting teams across planning, construction and maintenance.

Today at 10:15 a.m.: Drop, Cover and Hold On! Join Fairfax County for the Great Southeast ShakeOut earthquake drill. Adapt the steps to your mobility needs. Watch how: bit.ly/FFXEarthquakePrep #ShakeOut #ReadyFairfax

Fairfax County residents and businesses can now take sustainability actions like recycling, composting, protecting streams, and reducing energy use at home. Explore how to make a positive impact and support a healthier community. Visit Sustainability Hub: fairfaxcounty.gov/publicwork…

🎃 Finished with your Halloween pumpkin? Compost it in your backyard to enrich soil and help your garden thrive! 🌱♻️ #SustainableHalloween #CompostYourPumpkin #FairfaxCounty