Facility Users and Fees

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Solid Waste Facilities Closing 2 p.m. - Memorial Day Facility Locations and Hours
Yard Collection Resumes March-December
Effective March 14, 2025, the Prince William County Tax Administration Office will no longer issue Solid Waste Facility Decals. On March 31, 2025, all landfill and compost facility residential visitors will be required to scan their Virginia DMV-issued driver’s licenses at the scalehouse. FAQ's
Free Spring Paper Shred Location, Time and Guidelines
HHW Popup Events West Side Dates
Proof of Residency Information Requirement Details
Businesses cannot bring tires for disposal. Residents are limited to four (4) passenger vehicle tires per month. Tire Disposal Guide

Solid Waste Facilities Closing 2 p.m. - Memorial Day Facility Locations and Hours
Yard Collection Resumes March-December
Effective March 14, 2025, the Prince William County Tax Administration Office will no longer issue Solid Waste Facility Decals. On March 31, 2025, all landfill and compost facility residential visitors will be required to scan their Virginia DMV-issued driver’s licenses at the scalehouse. FAQ's
Free Spring Paper Shred Location, Time and Guidelines
HHW Popup Events West Side Dates
Proof of Residency Information Requirement Details
Businesses cannot bring tires for disposal. Residents are limited to four (4) passenger vehicle tires per month. Tire Disposal Guide

Facility Users and Fees

Use of the County Sanitary Landfill and Compost Facility is limited to residents of and commercial establishments doing business in Prince William County, the towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, or Quantico (cities of Manassas and Manassas Park), and refuse removers having a valid refuse permit issued by the Department of Public Works. Proof of residency shall be required.

Landfill Rules of Operation

Compost Facility Rules of Operation

Residential and Commercial Trash	Fee/Ton
Commercial Haulers	$40
Residential Users	$0

What are Facility Fees used for?

Solid Waste fees fund landfill operations, trash disposal, composting, recycling operations, other disposal programs and services, and future landfill cell construction. According to a thorough financial analysis conducted in 2022 by an outside consultant specializing in solid waste management financing, without an increase in revenue, the Solid Waste Fund was projected to be in deficit in 2025 and depleted in 2026. With small fee increases and sound management, the County Landfill is anticipated to serve Prince William County's solid waste disposal needs until approximately 2060.

Annual Solid Waste Fee and Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Considered a Residential User?

In Prince William County, a residential user of the Landfill Complex or the Compost Facility is defined as an individual who resides within Prince William County or the towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, or Quantico and who is not a commercial user or refuse remover. To qualify as a residential user, the materials being brought to the Landfill Complex or the Compost Facility must originate from the resident’s own household, not from a job site, commercial activity, or any business-related operation.

Proof of Prince William County Residency

This page explains who qualifies as a residential user of the County’s Landfill and Compost Facility and outlines the proof of residency required to access these services.

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Prince William County Residential Users

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Landfill Facility Fees- PWC Residential Users

Prince William County (PWC) residential users may bring specific waste generated in PWC to the Landfill or Compost Facility. Waste from other areas will not be accepted, and there are penalties for attempting to dispose of waste generated outside the county.

TYPE OF WASTE	FEE
Household Refuse & Recycling	No Charge
Yard Waste	No Charge: Materials must not exceed 24 inches (2 feet) in diameter or 48 inches (4 feet) in length. All stumps must be free of soil.
Bulky waste (Mattresses, furniture, etc.)	No Charge Maximum five mattresses per trip.
Construction and Demolition Debris	No Charge: Up to 2 ½ cubic yards (i.e., load equals the size of a standard pickup truck bed). Larger amounts are not accepted.
Wooden Pallets	No charge: Up to four (4) pallets. Larger amounts are not accepted.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Household Hazardous Waste is accepted at the County Landfill Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.	No Charge: Limited to 40 pounds of solid waste or 15 gallons of liquid waste.
Electronics Recycling Electronics Recycling is accepted at the County Landfill Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.	No Charge: Limited to three (3) units.
Fuel Tanks and Drums	No Charge: Cylinders must be empty, clean, and open on both ends. The HHW program only accepts propane cylinders 20 lb or less.
Tires	No Charge: Four (4) passenger car or passenger truck tires per month.
Batteries (Common household, alkaline/single-use, rechargeable and automotive/lead acid)	No Charge
Used Motor Oil, Oil Filters, Antifreeze	No Charge: 5-gallon or smaller containers, up to 15 gallons.
Household Appliances (Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, stoves, etc.)	No Charge
Scrap Metal	No Charge
Manure	No Charge: Up to 2 ½ cubic yards (i.e., load equals the size of a standard pickup truck bed).
Boats, Utility or Camper Trailers, Hot Tubs, & Truck Caps	$45.00/Ton
Fill Material (Soils) Accepted only with the approval of the Solid Waste Division Manager	No Charge: Up to 2 ½ cubic yards (i.e., load equals the size of a standard pickup truck bed).

Compost Facility Fees - PWC Residential Users

Residential Users: Towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket and Quantico and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park

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Landfill Facility Fees - Residents from the Towns and Cities

TYPE OF WASTE	FEE
Household Refuse & Recycling (Facility Access)	$5.00/Vehicle per Trip: Up to 200 pounds $45.00/Ton: Amounts over 200 pounds
Yard Waste	$5.00/Load: Up to 2 ½ cubic yards (i.e., equal to standard pickup truck bed load). $35.50/Ton: Loads over 2 ½ cubic yards. Bagged material is not accepted.
Bulky Waste (Mattresses, furniture, etc.)	$5.00/Vehicle per Trip: Up to 200 pounds $45.00/Ton: Amounts over 200 pounds Maximum five mattresses per trip.
Construction and Demolition Debris	$25.00/Trip: Loads up to 2 ½ cubic yards (i.e., load equals the size of a standard pickup truck bed). Larger amounts are not accepted.
Wooden Pallets	No Additional Charge: Up to four (4) pallets. Larger amounts are not accepted.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Household Hazardous Waste is accepted at the County Landfill Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.	No Additional Charge for Towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, and Quantico: Limited to 40 pounds of solid waste or 15 gallons of liquid waste. Not Accepted from Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park
Electronics Electronics Recycling is accepted at the County Landfill Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.	No Additional Charge for Towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, and Quantico: Limited to three (3) units. Not Accepted from Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park
Fuel Tanks and Drums	No Charge: Drums must be empty, clean, and open on both ends. Propane cylinders are not accepted.
Tires	$2.00/Tire: Limit four (4) passenger vehicle or truck size only.
Batteries (Common household, alkaline/single-use, rechargeable and automotive/lead acid)	No Additional Charge
Used Motor Oil, Oil Filters, Antifreeze	No Additional Charge: 5-gallon or smaller containers, up to 15 gallons.
Household Appliances (Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, stoves, etc.)	No Additional Charge
Scrap Metal	No Additional Charge
Manure	$25.00/Ton
Boats, Utility or Camper Trailers, Hot Tubs, & Truck Caps	$45.00/Ton
Fill Material (Soils)	Accepted only with the approval of the Solid Waste Division Manager

Compost Facility Fees - Residents from the Towns and Cities

These users may bring specific waste generated from their respective Town Municipalities or within PWC to the Landfill or Compost Facility. Waste from other areas will not be accepted and there are penalties for attempting to dispose of waste generated from outside the county. Please be advised: The Compost Facility does not provide Household Hazardous Waste or Electronic Recycling Collection services. Additionally, the facility does not accept rocks, sod, concrete, asphalt, clearing debris, manure, junked automobiles, boats, campers, hot tubs, or mobile homes.

TYPE OF WASTE	FEE
Household Refuse & Recycling Access Fee	$5.00/Vehicle per Trip: Up to 200 pounds $45.00/Ton: Amounts over 200 pounds
Organic Material (Grass, leaves, small branches, and food waste.)	$35.50/Ton
Bulky Waste (Mattresses, furniture, etc.)	$5.00/Vehicle per Trip: Up to 200 pounds $45.00/Ton: Amounts over 200 pounds Maximum five mattresses per trip.
Construction and Demolition Debris	$25.00/Trip: Loads up to 2 ½ cubic yards (i.e., load equals the size of a standard pickup truck bed). Larger amounts are not accepted.
Wooden Pallets	No additional charge: Up to four (4) pallets. Larger amounts are not accepted.
Fuel Tanks and Drums	No Charge: Drums must be empty, clean, and open on both ends. Propane cylinders are not accepted.
Tires	$2.00/Tire: Four (4) passenger car and truck tires only per month.
Batteries (Common household, alkaline/single-use, rechargeable, and automotive/lead acid)	$5.00/Vehicle per Trip: Up to 200 pounds $45.00/Ton: Amounts over 200 pounds
Used Motor Oil, Oil Filters, Antifreeze	No Charge: 5-gallon or smaller containers, up to 15 gallons.
Household Appliances (Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, stoves, etc.)	$5.00/Vehicle per Trip: Up to 200 pounds $45.00/Ton: Amounts over 200 pounds
Scrap Metal	No Charge

Permitted Refuse Removers, Commercial Users and Contractors (Including County, State, and Federal agencies and authorities located in the County)

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Landfill Facility Fees - Permitted Refuse Removers and Commercial Users (Including County, State, and Federal agencies and authorities located in the County)

Compost Facility Fees - Permitted Refuse Removers and Commercial Users (Including County, State, and Federal agencies and authorities located in the County)

Waste Collected Outside of the County

Construction and Demolition Debris including Rubble and Clean Concrete and Aggregate

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Allowances for Residential and Commercial Users

Other Services at Landfill and Compost Facility

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Fill Material (Soils) Prior Approval Required from the Solid Waste Division Manager

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Landfill Fees

TYPE OF WASTE	FEE
Standard Tipping Fee.	$40.00/Ton
Refuse from home foreclosures, bulk waste, and junk removal.	$45.00/Ton Maximum five mattresses per trip.
Refuse from the Towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, and Quantico, and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park	$45.00/Ton Maximum five mattresses per trip.
Prince William County Permitted Refuse Removers authorized to dispose at Fairfax County Waste-to-Energy Facility (1-95)	$49.00/Ton: This is subject to change based on contract disposal fee charged to Prince William County by Fairfax County.
Manure Approval of the Solid Waste Division Manager is required.	$45.00/Ton
Boats, Utility or Camper Trailers, Hot Tubs, & Truck Caps	$45.00/Ton
Yard Waste – Brush Only (No Leaves or Grass) *Permitted Refuse Removers must take yard waste to the Compost Facility. All other commercial users and contractors may use the landfill.	No Charge: Clean unbagged material. (Bagged material is not accepted.)

TYPES OF ORGANIC WASTE	FEE
Clean unbagged or brown kraft paper bagged yard waste.	$35.50/Ton
Yard waste in bags other than brown kraft paper.	$38.00/Ton
Clean, unbagged mixed organic waste or food waste.	$38.00/Ton
Mixed organic or food waste in any bag (paper, compostable, plastic, etc.)	$41.00/Ton
Bulky Waste, refuse from home foreclosures, and junk removal.	FEE VARIES: Can drop off loads of up to 2 ½ cubic yards (i.e. loads equivalent to a standard pickup truck bed). Larger amounts must be taken to the landfill.

TYPE OF WASTE
Refuse and Recycling	Not Accepted
Clean unbagged yard waste. (Subject to available capacity.)	$35.50/Ton
Household Hazardous Waste	Not Accepted
Electronic Waste	Not Accepted
Fuel Tanks and Drums	Not Accepted
Manure	Not Accepted
Tires	Not Accepted
Boats, Utility or Camper Trailers, Hot Tubs, & Truck Caps	Not Accepted

Ticket Type	FEE
Unsigned Tickets	$5.00/Ticket
Signed Tickets	$10.00/Ticket

TYPE OF WASTE	FEE
Clean Usable Soil: Pickup/Single Axle Truck Approval of the Solid Waste Division Manager is required.	$25.00/Load
Clean Usable Soil: Tandem/Double Axle Truck Approval of the Solid Waste Division Manager is required.	$50.00/Load
Contaminated Soil Category 1: General Fill Approval of the Solid Waste Division Manager is required.	$5.00/Ton
Contaminated Soil Category 2: Daily Cover Approval of the Solid Waste Division Manager is required.	$25.00/Ton

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