News & Announcements

Posted on: September 21, 2023

Business Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for October 5, 2023

Link to information about the business hazardous waste program

Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses and other non-residential generators on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Pre-registration is required to participate, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 29. T...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Current Loudoun County Auction Features Bargains on Government Surplus Items

Link to information about the Loudoun County surplus auction

The September Loudoun County surplus auction offers bargains on a variety of items, including a Life Fitness treadmill, Caterpillar diesel generator and 2015 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4. Other items include a battery-powered dolly, water polo goals, office fur...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Board Endorses FY 2024 Environmental Commission Work Plan and Committee Members

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During its September 5, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors endorsed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Environment and Energy Work Plan and accepted the Environmental Commission’s Annual Report. The work plan represents a more focused county effort on...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is September 9 in Hamilton

Link to information about household hazardous waste collection events

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the Harmony Park and Ride, 39464 East Colonial Highway in Hamilton. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: August 25, 2023

CountrySide Area Stream Restoration Project to begin in October

Link to information about the River Bend Stream Restoration project

Loudoun County plans to begin a stream restoration project in the CountrySide area this fall that is intended to increase animal habitat, improve local water quality and reduce pollutants and sediments into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The stream, which ...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Loudoun Supervisors Participate in Kickoff of Dominion Solar Project at Dulles Airport

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Members of the Loudoun Board of Supervisors joined with representatives from Dominion Energy, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and federal, state and local leaders Tuesday for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Dulles Solar and Storage pr...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station Receives Green Design Award

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The Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with the Judge’s Choice Award as part of the USGBC National Capital Regional 2023 Community Leader Awards. This award recognizes health and wellness in bui...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: July 11, 2023

Loudoun County Landfill Makes Temporary Adjustments to Waste Oil Recycling Service

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The collection of waste oil for recycling at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility, 21101 Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg, is being adjusted due to the need to replace the oil collection tank, a process that could take several months.&nb...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: July 5, 2023

Loudoun Awarded Federal Grant for Low-Emission, Compressed Natural Gas Buses

Link to information about the Loudoun County Energy Strategy

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded Loudoun County $13.8 million to purchase 37 compressed natural gas buses, construct a fueling station and update its maintenance facility. The purchase of buses for Loudoun County Transit, the county’s ...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: July 5, 2023

Solarize NOVA Offers Loudoun Homeowners Free Solar Assessments, Discounted Prices on Solar Systems

Link to information about the Solarize Loudoun program

The Solarize NOVA program has returned to Loudoun County. Now through August 31, 2023, Loudoun County homeowners have the opportunity to sign up to learn more about solar power options specific to their property and take advantage of streamlined installat...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: June 22, 2023

Loudoun County Landfill Waste Disposal Fee to Increase July 1, 2023

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The waste disposal fee at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility is scheduled to increase to $71 a ton effective Saturday, July 1, 2023. 

The waste disposal fee at the gate will increase from $68 to $71 per ton; all other fees will rem...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: April 20, 2023

Environmental Commission Honors Environmental Excellence Award Winners

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The Loudoun County Environmental Commission has announced the winners of its inaugural Environmental Excellence Awards. The awards were presented during the Board of Supervisors’ April 18, 2023, meeting. The awards honor individuals, businesses, nonprofit...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Board Adopts Energy Strategy for Loudoun

Link to information about the Loudoun County Energy Strategy

The Board of Supervisors has adopted the 2023 Loudoun County Energy Strategy, which provides a blueprint to achieve the county’s long-term vision for a community that uses less energy and has lower greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring that energy is cl...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Environmental Commission Hosts Energy & Environment Forum May 11

Link to information about Loudoun County's energy and environmental initiatives

Members of the community are encouraged to learn and engage about Loudoun County’s efforts to increase environmental and energy sustainability by attending the Energy and Environment Forum Thursday, May 11, 2023, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., at t...

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Environment & Energy
Posted on: October 25, 2022

Loudoun County Energy Strategy Update

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During its October 18, 2022, meeting, the Board of Supervisors reviewed ongoing efforts to update and implement the Loudoun County Energy Strategy. The plan seeks to contribute to Virginia’s statewide goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero ...

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Environment & Energy