The Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program has turned the ignition on its first hydraulic hybrid trash and recycling collection vehicle serving Fairfax County residents in established sanitary districts. The trash truck is the commonwealth's first to utilize a hydraulic hybrid assist system.

The Local Government Environmental Assistance Network (LGEAN) is interactive, easy, effective, and free. LGEAN is the "first-stop shop" providing environmental management, planning, funding, and regulatory resources for local government officials.

According to FEMA, debris can account for more than a quarter of the total cost of a disaster.

Survey shows that one third of local government respondents are taking actions to improve and protect this valuable resource.