The Donation Place, formerly known as the Too Good to Waste Place, at the Prince William County Landfill will temporarily close Oct. 1.
The landfill chose not to renew its contract with World Trade Co. in Woodbridge which operated the Donation Spot. The contract expires Sept. 30, 2016, said landfill spokeswoman Deborah Campbell.
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Beginning October 1, 2016, The Donation Place @ The Landfill will be temporarily closed to find a new operator and to make necessary repairs to the building that houses the program.
The County’s Solid Waste Division, which operates the Landfill, is evaluating alternatives for the program and trying to identify the right kind of partner(s) to operate the facility once the building improvements are complete. “The Solid Waste Division remains committed to offering reuse programs at its’ two citizen convenience sites, but right now we need to take some time to improve our facility and to try to find the right type of operator,” states Scott MacDonald, Recycling Program Manager. “Our goal is to keep this material out of the landfill, which will extend the life of the landfill and give these materials additional useful life.”
Residents are encouraged to donate reusable clothing, shoes and textiles as well as larger household items and furniture to not-profit organizations like ACTS, B-Thrifty, Carousel Consignments, Community Thrift Consignment Solutions, Goodwill, GreenDrop, Habitat Restore, Salvation Army, SAVERS, Sisters Thrift & Consignment, Village Economy Stores, Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop, Your Favorite Boutique or other businesses and charities that accept re–usable items. For now, residents will not be able to donate or leave these items at Prince William County Solid Waste Facilities.
In preparation for the closing, Solid Waste staff has updated its website listing of area second hand, thrift, and consignment shops. In addition, there are also several web-based exchange sites such as Craigslist and Freecycle where residents can exchange, or sell reusable items.
Visit www.pwcgov.org/trashandrecycling under Recycling/Reuse to find more donation, consignment and resale options.
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Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors will hold its next meeting today, Tuesday, February 18, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live, and the agenda will be posted online.The board will review revisions to the Code of Performance for 2025. At the last meeting, on Jan. 7, the board learned that if they wished to add new language to the draft they worked on in 2024, they would have to re-review the entire draft Code of Performance and Ethical Standards which the By-laws Committee worked on over the summer of 2024 and consider it again for adoption.
The board requested an additional consideration that County employees would be required to take leave for any board activities, work meetings, or constituent outreach. Those leave requests would be submitted to the County Administrator for public review. This rule would likely have the most impact on the new Chairman of the Board, Deuntay Diggs, who is also a Deputy with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The agenda states the requests will be considered and a new draft presented at a future meeting.
The board will review revisions to the Code of Performance for 2025. At the last meeting, on Jan. 7, the board learned that if they wished to add new language to the draft they worked on in 2024, they would have to re-review the entire draft Code of Performance and Ethical Standards which the By-laws Committee worked on over the summer of 2024 and consider it again for adoption.
The board requested an additional consideration that County employees would be required to take leave for any board activities, work meetings, or constituent outreach. Those leave requests would be submitted to the County Administrator for public review. This rule would likely have the most impact on the new Chairman of the Board, Deuntay Diggs, who is also a Deputy with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The agenda states the requests will be considered and a new draft presented at a future meeting.
The board will review revisions to the Code of Performance for 2025. At the last meeting, on Jan. 7, the board learned that if they wished to add new language to the draft they worked on in 2024, they would have to re-review the entire draft Code of Performance and Ethical Standards which the By-laws Committee worked on over the summer of 2024 and consider it again for adoption.
The Occoquan Town Council is set to hold its first FY2026 budget work session on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
Bitterly cold air is sweeping into the region, but the anticipated snowstorm will largely miss Northern Virginia.
Employees with IWEISS hold a rope during the hanging an AH-1W Super Cobra attach helicopter for a new display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Feb. 13, 2024.
A Night on the Riviera
Experience a magical evening at the Embassy of France with A Night on the Riviera, an event that will transport you to the glamour of the French Riviera while celebrating the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras!
Indulge in an exquisite selection of French wines and champagne, paired with the finest French cuisine prepared by the talented Chef of the Embassy of France. Additionally, Chef Hugh Cossard will be carving ham live, ensuring freshness and exceptional flavor. Don’t miss out on the authentic French crêpes, made to order and sure to transport you straight to the streets of Nice.
For those seeking an extra touch of exclusivity, the VIP experience includes unlimited champagne, adding an extra layer of sophistication to this festive celebration.
Travel to French soil and join us for a night filled with two of the most beloved French traditions—no plane ticket required! ?
On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treat—it’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fève (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and don’t worry—there will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
But that’s not all! In France, Les Voeux (New Year’s wishes) continue throughout January, often accompanied by Champagne and good cheer. We’re bringing that festive spirit to you, with a lively evening packed with French food, wine, and music.
What’s in store:
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