Street Sweeping Scheduled For Week Of Aug. 19 In Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, VA — The City of Falls Church announced street sweeping for the week of Aug. 19.

The following schedule is subject to change for weather:

• Residential areas south of Broad St: Monday, Aug. 19 and Tuesday, Aug. 20
• Residential areas north of Broad St: Thursday, Aug. 22 and Friday, Aug. 23
• Commercial areas and municipal parking areas in the evening and overnight

Vehicles should be moved off the streets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. during your area's scheduled time. Moving your vehicle allows sweepers to more effectively remove debris from the streets.

Street sweeping happens several times a year in the warmer months. The city estimates sweeping removes 200 tons of debris each year, preventing it from entering waterways through storm drains.

Most debris and pollutants accumulate in the gutter pan, especially in areas with cars regularly parked or with low-hanging trees. Residents can help prevent debris from making it to streams by sweeping their gutter pans when rocks, leaves, sediment and other debris accumulates. Debris should be thrown in the trash, not with yard waste.