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Businesses cannot bring tires for disposal. Residents are limited to four (4) passenger vehicle tires per month. Tire Disposal Guide
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
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Proof of Residency Information Requirement Details
Police and DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is October 25 More Information and Locations
Take the “I Recycle” Pledge – Win $300 - $800 Online Contest Entry Form
Free Fall Paper Shred Location, Time and Guidelines
Businesses cannot bring tires for disposal. Residents are limited to four (4) passenger vehicle tires per month. Tire Disposal Guide
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
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Hauler and Commercial Users' Portal
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Welcome to the Prince William County Refuse and Recycling Haulers Portal!
We are committed to supporting the dedicated refuse and recycling workers who play a vital role in keeping Prince William County clean, safe, and environmentally sustainable. As such we seek to provide support to our permitted haulers or those interested in receiving a permit to operate collection and disposal services within the County.
County Code: Chapter 22 - Refuse
Learn about how Prince William County abides by solid waste management regulations from Chapter 22 of the County Municipal Code.Landfill Rules of Operation
Learn about Prince William County Landfill Rules of Operation to ensure safety and fairness. Understanding these guidelines helps everyone contribute to a well-managed facility.Solid Waste Division County Regulations
The Solid Waste Division sets disposal regulations for the County Landfill and Compost Facility while adhering to applicable County, State, and Federal laws.What Are My Fees?
Disposal services are only available to Permitted Refuse Removers with waste collected in Prince William County and County, State, and Federal agencies and authorities located in the county (subject to verification; no roll-off boxes).Landfill Tipping Fee
As of January 1, 2024, commercial haulers will be charged a $40/ton tipping fee for municipal solid waste disposal at the landfill. Commercial haulers must have an account set up with the county. However, permitted haulers will not be charged a tipping fee for yard waste at the Prince William Compost facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expand all- Do haulers still have to file a special recycling report?
Yes—all companies that manage solid waste or recycle materials generated within the county shall submit an annual report of their refuse, recycling, yard waste (including Christmas trees), and food waste activity to the county's department of public works by February 15 for the previous calendar year.
- What is the principal recyclable material for my business?
Principal recyclable material shall mean paper, metal, plastic, glass, commingled materials, yard waste, wood, textiles, tires, used oil, used oil filters, used antifreeze, batteries, electronics, or material as may be approved by the Director. Commingled materials refers to single-stream collections of recyclables where sorting is done at a materials recovery facility (e.g., paper, metal cans, plastic bottles, etc.). For additional guidance on recycling at work in Prince William County, please visit https://www.pwcva.gov/department/solid-waste-management/work
(Sec 22-2)
- Does my business have to have 25% recycling bin volume?
Yes, to ensure that there is sufficient capacity for recyclable materials generated from the property, recycling collection volume must be at least 25% of regular trash collection volume and recycling containers must be emptied at least once a week, or as necessary to prevent overflowing, or other nuisances caused by prolonged containment on site.
(Sec. 22-20d)