NEW HOURS: Prince William County Landfill & Compost Facility are now open on Sundays 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Thursdays 7 a.m.–6 p.m., all other days 7 a.m.–4 p.m. HHW/Electronics Recycling program at the Landfill is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Hours Begin Jan 3, 2026
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NEW HOURS: Prince William County Landfill & Compost Facility are now open on Sundays 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Thursdays 7 a.m.–6 p.m., all other days 7 a.m.–4 p.m. HHW/Electronics Recycling program at the Landfill is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Hours Begin Jan 3, 2026
Proof of Residency Information Requirement Details
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Annual Reporting
ANNUAL REPORTING FOR PW COUNTY WASTE HAULER AND LARGE GENERATORS
Section 22-169(b) of the Prince William County Code mandates that all companies managing solid waste or recyclable materials within the County must report their annual recycling activities to the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division. These reports should cover activities from the previous calendar year.
All large-quantity waste generators and permitted solid waste and recycling haulers operating in Prince William County must submit the CY2025 Recycling & Refuse Report.
All companies and businesses doing work in Prince William County should register and submit their report using this link.
The submission deadline is February 15 of every year.
Important Update:
This year, the reporting process has transitioned to a fully online system. All reporting companies must register using this link to participate. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Additional Instructions for Completing the Report
Expand all- Who Needs to Complete this Report?
- How do I know if I Transported Materials within Prince William County?
Please refer to the list below to determine locations within Prince William County. The ZIP Codes on the left are entirely located within Prince William County, and the ZIP Codes on the right are partially located within Prince William County.
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- What about Waste Consultants or Brokers?
- Guidance on Submitting the Refuse and Recycling Report
- Instructional Video on How to Use Re-Trac Connect
RECYCLING REPORT RESULTS
COUNTY RECYCLING RATE FOR 2023 IS 42.1%
Prince William County's recycling rate is 42.1% for 2023. This is a major increase compared to 2022. The Virginia Department of Environment Quality (DEQ) confirmed this rate in a November email from the Office of Financial Responsibility & Waste Programs.
The Commonwealth of Virginia requires each city, county, town, or region to maintain a minimum recycling rate. Based on the criteria established by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Prince William County has again exceeded its mandated 25% recycling rate in 2024. The recycling rates for previous calendar years are below.
| Calendar Year | Recycling Rate |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 40.7% |
| 2012 | 41.3% |
| 2013 | 40.5% |
| 2014 | 38.7% |
| 2015 | 33.7% |
| 2016 | 36.8% |
| 2017 | 34.6% |
| 2018 | 35.3% |
| 2019 | 38.2% |
| 2020 | 33.5% |
| 2021 | 38.2% |
| 2022 | 38.6% |
| 2023 | 42.1% |
| 2024 | 43.7% |