#Aa better trash drivers#

Golkin says that there are more workers back in offices as well, grabbing lunch and coffee while disposing of the remains in public trash cans.

#Aa better trash drivers#

When a group pulls up, it’s natural to want to get rid of junk like food wrappers and soda cans, especially on big buses that drivers have to keep clean.”

“After the first two years of the pandemic, there’s a noticeable rise in tourism and this is the traditional high point for any year thanks to school trips. of Environmental Services (DES) spokesperson Peter Golkin tells ARLnow. “We are seeing a definite increase in use of public trash cans in parts of Arlington like Pentagon City, frequented by a lot of folks from out-of-town,” Arlington Dept. The problem, as noted, seemed to happen more on weekends.Ĭounty officials tell ARLnow that increased seasonal tourism and more weekend events are to blame, as both in the region are ramping back up after 2+ years of pandemic-related drop-offs. In recent days, several local residents posted photos on social media of neighborhood trash cans and recycling bins filled beyond the brim with soda cans, food wrappers, pizza boxes, coffee cups, and doggie bags. (photo courtesy of trash cans are becoming a more common sight in Pentagon City and Crystal City, but the county is pledging to clean up the mess. An privately-owned overflowing trash can in Pentagon City.