The Coles District will hold its annual Dumpster Day on June 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Gate Elementary School, located at 8031 Urbanna Road near Manassas. This event is open to all county citizens at no cost. The county’s website provides additional information on Dumpster Days, including what items are accepted and specific guidelines for the event.

Residents are asked to ensure that refrigerators are emptied of their contents and cleaned. Glass trays should be removed from microwaves, and the doors should be secured with tape. The following items will not be accepted at the event: fuel tanks, motor oil, fuel drums, household hazardous waste, antifreeze, paint thinners, pesticides, pool chemicals, commercial waste, and electronics. These items can be disposed of at the county landfill.

For more details on correct disposal procedures, contact the Prince William County Solid Waste Division at 703-792-5750.

(Fredericksburg Free Press) After touring the R-Board Regional Landfill for the first time two years ago, Monica Gary couldn’t shake the idea that the site held wasted potential.  

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The Prince William County Landfill and Compost Facility will close at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The facilities will also be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day and Monday, September 2, for Labor Day. Customers should check with their trash and recycling collection company for possible changes to their pick-up schedule.

The landfill and compost facility are open Monday through Saturday, except on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. They also close at 2 p.m. on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas Eve.

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Prince William County: “Prince William County residents with curbside yard waste collection can set their Christmas trees and other holiday greenery at the curb for collection during the first two weeks of January.”

“Be sure to remove all ornaments, decorations, tinsel, nails, and the tree stand and set the empty tree and greenery at the curb for pickup as a part of yard waste collection by your waste and recycling collection service provider. The trees and greenery are processed at the Compost Facility into compost and mulch.”

Residents may also take their trees and greenery to one of the locations listed below to be recycled:

• The Prince William County Landfill at 14811 Dumfries Road in Manassas.  Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The facility is closed on Sundays.
• The Compost Facility at 13000 Hansen Farm Road in Manassas. Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The facility is closed on Sundays.
• Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) located at 5399 Wellington Branch Road in Gainesville will accept drop-off of trees from December 26 to January 13. The drop-off area is in the front parking lot in the area outlined with the orange safety cones.

For more information, contact NOVEC’s vegetation management department at 703-335-0500 x 1600, or [email protected].

For more information on Solid Waste facilities or recycling in Prince William County, visit pwcva.gov/trashandrecycling.

Prince William County will charge trash haulers more to bring your garbage to the county landfill starting January 1, 2023.

When it passed its annual budget earlier this year, the Board of County Supervisors approved a $40 per ton fee for garbage collectors. The fee will help maintain and expand the landfill.

Officials said construction costs are up 30%, driving the need for higher residential fees and the introduction of commercial fees. Crews need to expand the landfill by opening its fourth and final phase, extending its life by 25 years.

Crews must also install an into the trash cell for the third phase. The project will cost more than $200 million over the next 20 years, and Smith says the landfill will be out of money at the current rate by 2026.

As fees for contracted service providers rise, the question becomes — will you see an increase on your trash bill to help cover the increased cost?

Potomac Local News asked every trash hauler on this list that operates at the county landfill that question and received no response.

So, we’re asking our readers to tell us if your trash bill increases in the New Year. Please send an email to [email protected] and let us know.

We’re looking out for you.

Prince William County: “The Prince William County Landfill and the Compost Facility will be closed on Monday, December 25.”

“Both facilities will resume normal operation on Tuesday, December 26. Both facilities will also be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024, for New Year’s Day and resume service on Tuesday, January 2.”

“Visit pwcva.gov/trashandrecycling for normal operating schedule and Christmas tree recycling options.”

Prince William County Government: “Effective January 1, 2024, waste haulers and commercial users disposing of regular refuse at the landfill will be charged $40/ton at the Prince William County Landfill.”

“Residents will not be charged a fee for bringing regular household trash, recyclable materials and yard waste to Prince William County solid waste facilities. Permitted haulers will not be charged a tipping fee for yard waste at the Balls Ford Road Compost facility.”

Prince William County Solid Waste Department press release: “June 14 is Flag Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the “Stars and Stripes” as the official flag of the United States. The U.S. Flag Code -Respect for Flag states, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”

“Prince William County residents can show their respect for this beloved symbol by bringing old or tattered American flags to the Prince William County Landfill or the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility during regular hours of operation to be appropriately retired by local Scout groups in a traditional ceremony, or a private one at the Covanta waste to energy facility.”

The Prince William County Solid Waste Division will hold a free document shred event for Prince William area residents on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until trucks reach capacity).

The shred event will be held at Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, the former home of the Potomac Nationals baseball team.

This event is for residents. Only confidential documents such as bank statements and tax returns will be accepted. Paper clips (regular size) and staples do not have to be removed. Non-confidential documents such as junk mail should be recycled at the curb or at a Solid Waste facility customer convenience center or recycling drop-of trailer.

Residents may bring the equivalent of up to four boxes (18”x12”x15”) of paper for shredding on-site at no charge. No business or commercial shredding will be accepted.

Customers should stay in the vehicle. All items for shredding should be placed in the rear of the vehicle (trunk, hatchback, or truck bed) before coming to the shred location.

For additional material limits and guidelines, see Events at pwcva.gov/trashandrecycling.