Landfill and Compost Facility Closed Sundays Facility Hours
Residents Must STOP at Traffic Control Facility Guidelines
Drug Take Back Event in PWC Locations and Times
County Compost Facility address reassignment-13000 Hansen Farms Road Map link
SAFETY Tips Video for Solid Waste Facility Customers Safety Video
Businesses cannot bring tires for disposal. Residents are limited to four (4) passenger vehicle tires per month. Tire Disposal Guide
Landfill and Compost Facility Closed Sundays Facility Hours
Residents Must STOP at Traffic Control Facility Guidelines
Drug Take Back Event in PWC Locations and Times
County Compost Facility address reassignment-13000 Hansen Farms Road Map link
SAFETY Tips Video for Solid Waste Facility Customers Safety Video
Businesses cannot bring tires for disposal. Residents are limited to four (4) passenger vehicle tires per month. Tire Disposal Guide
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Welcome to the Compost Facility
COMPOST FACILITY
More than 1,250 people visit this 30-acre facility each week to dispose of Yard Waste and Food Waste which are composted onsite and produced into thousands of tons of compost, topsoil and mulch each year for resale. The facility also features a small Convenience Center for the disposal of smaller quantities of household trash, recycling, bulky waste, and construction debris.
ABOUT THE CONTRACTOR
The Compost Facility's contractor leads in the operations of this sustainable state-of-the-art facility by providing mulching and composting services that help the local community become more sustainable themselves by increasing soil health and productivity, reducing water use and pollution and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions in the county.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
All residents, including those with a Solid Waste Decal, must STOP at the Traffic Control Booth before disposing of waste at the Compost Facility. Also review our Safety Guidelines before your visit.
YARD & FOOD WASTE DROP-OFF
Do you need help properly identifying what is compostable and what is not? Take a look at a few of our simple guides about yard waste, food waste and other compostable organic materials!
PERMITTED REFUSE HAULERS
Organic waste collected by Permitted Refuse Haulers is accepted at the Compost Facility for a fee. - Clean Unbagged/Bagged Yard Waste - $35.50/TON - Yard Waste in non-paper bags - $38.00/TON - Clean Unbagged/Organic Materials or Food Waste - $38.00/TON - Mixed Organic or Food Waste in any bags - $41.00/TON
CONVENIENCE CENTER
Is the County Landfill a bit too far from where you work or live? Are you looking for a more convenient location to dispose of a little trash or recycling? Look no further than the Convenience Center at the Compost Facility. This is a great location to dispose of small amounts of household trash, recycling, bulky waste, and construction debris (up to regular sized pick-up truck load only).
WHO CAN USE THE FACILITY?
Only residents, haulers, or commercial establishments who conduct business within Prince William County are allowed to dispose of waste at the facility. In addition, residents residing in areas within the county's jurisdiction, including the towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, or Quantico, may also utilize the facility by paying a fee.
HOURS OF OPERATIONS
Compost Facility & Convenience Center
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Holiday Hours & Closures
- New Year's Day - CLOSED
- Memorial Day - Closes at 2 p.m.
- Independence Day - CLOSED
- Labor Day - Closes at 2 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day - CLOSED
- Christmas Eve - Closes at 2 p.m.
- Christmas Day - CLOSED
Any holiday not mentioned in the list above will be open for normal business, unless otherwise specified by the County via PWC Alerts.
CONTACT US
The Solid Waste Management Division is committed to helping our community members effectively compost their yard and food waste. Please come visit our facility or contact us by phone or email with any questions.
PROVIDING PROOF OF RESIDENCY
All residents MUST STOP at the Traffic Control Booth to provide Proof of Residency.
Proof of residency or presentation of the County Solid Waste Residential User Decal on a vehicle is required to dispose of waste at the Compost Facility. Proof of residency may include any of the following.
- Virginia State ID or Driver's License
- Personal Property Tax Receipt
- Real Estate Tax Receipt
- Any other forms of identification will be reviewed and accepted on a case-by-case basis.
NOTE: All waste from other areas outside will not be accepted and those attempting to dispose of waste illegally at the facility are subject to penalties.
Residential User Fees
Prince William County (PWC) residents and commercial businesses located in PWC can bring Organic Material such as grass, leaves, small branches, and food waste to the facility free of charge.
Residential Users from the Towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, and Quantico and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park may bring Yard Waste to the facility for $35.50/ton.
Yard Waste in Plastic Bags Will Not Be Accepted
All yard waste must be brought in reusable containers or disposable paper yard waste bags.
DID YOU KNOW?
Historically, more than 30% of the waste that has entered the County Landfill was comprised of organic materials that could have been composted. However, since the grand opening of the newest Compost Facility, the County Compost Program has diverted 14% of organic waste away from the Landfill and repurposed it into Mulch and Topsoil for the community to use.
DO YOU KNOW WHAT NEEDS TO BE COMPOSTED?
CONVENIENCE CENTER
The Convenience Center is a great location to dispose of small amounts of household trash, recycling, bulky waste, and construction debris. The facility is available to residents, haulers, or commercial establishments who conduct business within Prince William County. Those in the towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, or Quantico, may also utilize the facility for a fee.
TRASH & REFUSE
Residents may bring Household Trash, Refuse, Bulky Waste, Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris, and four Wooden Pallets at no charge. For Bulky Waste and C&D residents may bring up to 2 ½ cubic yards per visit or that of a standard pickup truck bed. Larger amounts must be taken to the Landfill. Permitted haulers and those in approved town municipalities may bring certain types of waste for a fee.
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING
Residents may bring single stream recyclables such as aluminum and steel cans, mixed paper and cleaned plastic Nos. 1 and 2 (bottles, jugs and jars) to the facility at no charge. Recycling may not be contaminated or mixed with refuse or other non-recyclables. Those in approved town municipalities may bring recyclables for a fee. This service is not available for haulers.
GLASS RECYCLING
Residents may bring glass bottles, jugs, and jars may be placed in the purple bin located at facility. Window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, or ceramic items must be placed in the trash. Those in approved town municipalities may bring certain glass for a fee. This service is not available for haulers.
CARDBOARD
Residents may bring flattened cardboard to the facility at no charge. Recycling cardboard may not be contaminated by chemicals or grease or mixed with refuse or other non-recyclables. Those in approved town municipalities may bring certain cardboard for a fee. This service is not available for haulers.
SPECIAL WASTE
Residents and accepted town municipalities may bring household batteries, alkaline/single-use batteries, rechargeable batteries, and cell phones, as well as, antifreeze and motor oil (up to 5 gallons), and oil filters are also accepted at no charge. This service is not available for haulers.
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
Residents and certain town municipalities may bring appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and water coolers (which must be set aside for freon removal) at no charge. All other appliances will be considered scrap metal. This service in not available for residents from the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park or haulers.
TIRES
Residents may bring up to four (4) sedan or pickup truck sized tires per household per month at no charge. This service in not available for residents of town municipalities or haulers.
MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE CONVENIENCE CENTER
The below services are only available at the County Landfill, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This includes materials such as gas tanks, paint and electronic waste are not accepted at the facility.
Other materials include:
- Rocks, sod, concrete, asphalt, other clearing debris, and similar material.
- Manure
- Junked automobiles, boats, campers, hot tubs, and mobile homes.
