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CFGF Issues 2026 Legislative Scorecard and Priorities


Citizens For Great Falls published its 2026 legislative priorities in advance of the 2026 Virginia Legislative Session "Pre-filing period," which began on Monday, Nov.17. The scorecard outlines the organization's list of topic areas it urges the General Assembly to consider. It was also submitted to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, which took up its own legislative program at its regular meeting on Nov. 18.


The complete CFGF Legislative Scorecard and Priorities document may be viewed here: CFGF Legislative Scorecard and Priorities 2026

CFGF Submits Comments on Policy Plan Amendment

In follow-up action, CFGF President John Halacy submitted comments to the Board of Supervisors on the Policy Plan Amendment to the County-wide Comprehensive Plan in advance of its consideration during a public hearing on the Amendment on Nov. 18.


The Policy Plan outlines the goals, policies, and objectives set by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors regarding various aspects of community planning, including:

  • Land Use: Strategies for sustainably managing growth and development.
  • Transportation: Policies to enhance mobility and connectivity within the county.
  • Housing: Guidelines to ensure diverse and affordable housing options.
  • Environment: Initiatives aimed at protecting natural resources and promoting sustainability


Read the CFGF's comments here: CFGF Comments for BOS re Policy Plan Amendment to Comprehensive Plan


News / Articles

Trash Haulers Update on Arlington County USD program

Peter Falcone | Published on 8/21/2025

The Fairfax County Chapter of the National Waste & Recyclers Association has provided the following:
πŸ›‘ FAIRFAX COUNTY RESIDENTS: A CAUTIONARY TALE

Fairfax County is considering a Unified Sanitation District (USD) β€” a plan to centralize trash collection under a single county-managed contract.
It promises cost savings and streamlined service.
But what happens when the lowest bidder wins?

County leaders have repeatedly pointed to Arlington’s USD system as a model β€” calling it β€œefficient” and β€œaffordable.”
But the reality tells a very different story.

🚨 What Went Wrong in Arlington?

In August 2025, Arlington hired a new hauler to serve 33,000 homes.
Within days, the system began to collapse:

  • ❌ Hundreds of missed pickups every day
  • πŸ—‘οΈ Trash piling up for days in neighborhoods
  • πŸ“ž Customer service overwhelmed β€” hold times reached 86 minutes
  • πŸš› County inspectors and trucks deployed to help finish routes
  • πŸ’Έ Financial penalties issued just to get basic service restored

β€œWe’re still staring at full trash bins and piles of rotting garbage bags…”
β€” Arlington resident, ARLnow

This wasn’t a one-time glitch β€” it was a system-wide breakdown that left thousands of residents without reliable service for weeks.

⚠️ A Pattern of Fatal Accidents

The same hauler has been involved in multiple deadly incidents:

  • Baltimore (Oct 18, 2024): Dump truck lost control, killed its own driver, hit 4 vehicles & a building
  • Riverdale Park (May 5, 2022): Garbage truck flipped, killing the driver
  • Churchton (Aug 23, 2022): Trash truck overturned, crushing worker Francisco Javier Madero
  • Glen Burnie (Aug 11, 2025): Trash truck struck and killed a bicyclist

Despite this record, the hauler was reawarded a major contract in 2025.

🏘️ What Would This Look Like in Fairfax?

Fairfax County has over 426,000 households β€” more than 13 times Arlington’s service area.
If similar failure rates occurred here, residents could face:

  • 🚫 1,300 to 4,000 missed pickups every day
  • πŸ§ƒ Overflowing waste in every district
  • 🧫 Public health risks and environmental hazards
  • πŸ†˜ Long delays and overwhelmed county resources

βœ… The Current System Works

Fairfax’s existing network of local, experienced haulers has delivered reliable, consistent service for decades.
These companies know our neighborhoods, respond quickly to issues, and are directly accountable to the communities they serve.

They’ve built trust through performance β€” not promises.
And they’re ready to keep delivering the service Fairfax residents expect and deserve.

πŸ’¬ What Can You Do?

  • πŸ”— Visit Choice4FFX.org to learn more and sign the petition
  • πŸ“ž Contact your Supervisor and ask for transparency before any vote on USD
  • πŸ“£ Share this flyer with neighbors and community groups
  • πŸ’ͺ Support local haulers who know our neighborhoods and care about our safety
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