Solid Waste Management

Use of the County Landfill is limited to residents of, and commercial establishments operating in, Prince William County and the towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, or Quantico, as well as refuse removers holding a valid refuse permit issued by the Department of Public Works.

The Prince William County Solid Waste Facility Decal has been discontinued. All visitors must present proof of residency.

Acceptable forms of proof include:

• A valid Virginia DMV-issued driver’s license or identification card with a qualifying address

• A Prince William County personal property tax bill

• A real estate tax bill

No refuse will be accepted from jurisdictions other than Prince William County, the towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, or Quantico. Mixed commercial loads, which include refuse generated within the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, may be accepted for a fee with prior approval of the Director of Public Works. The amount of refuse and associated costs will be reviewed and updated annually as part of the permitting process or as often as deemed necessary by the Solid Waste Superintendent. Residents of the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park may deliver refuse for a fee. 

All users shall be required to separate for recycling materials as specified by Chapter 22 Article VII of the Prince William County Code. Additional items may be added. All recyclable materials shall be placed in the designated recycling area and/or containers. 

Prince William County assumes no liability for bodily injury, personal injury, or property damage, including damage to vehicles, on County Sanitary Landfill property. All persons and vehicles enter the disposal facility at their own risk. 

Generally, County employees will not attach cables or chains to hook up vehicles for towing. However, disabled vehicles that may interfere with normal operations may be moved out of the way by the County at the owner's risk and expense. Prince William County assumes no liability for damage to vehicles resulting from towing or pushing.

Scavenging in the residential disposal area, recycling area, or any other place within the County Sanitary Landfill is prohibited.

The speed limit in the County Sanitary Landfill is 15 M.P.H. unless otherwise posted. Passing of other vehicles is not allowed anywhere in the facility.

Tractor-trailer trucks are permitted in the County Sanitary Landfill, provided prior arrangements are made with the Solid Waste Superintendent or designee. Tractor-trailer trucks are limited to a maximum of seventy (70) feet long. Those trucks not emptied by the close of business will be charged for overtime and expenses incurred by the County staff. Please call (703) 792-5750 for information. 

Dead animals, other than small carcasses such as dogs and cats, hazardous wastes, asbestos, liquids, gas cylinders, stumps, acids, caustics, explosives, and other dangerous materials will not be accepted.

Sod, rocks, concrete, asphalt, and similar material will be accepted only at the discretion of the Solid Waste Superintendent or designee.

Stumps from refuse removers or commercial users will not be accepted. Small, clean stumps up to 24 inches in diameter from residential users, in small amounts only, may be accepted.

Construction and Demolition Debris from commercial users in amounts greater than two and a half (21⁄2) cubic yards (regular-size pickup trucks) will not be accepted. Construction and demolition debris from residential users in amounts greater than two and a half (21⁄2) cubic yards (regular-size pickup trucks) will not be accepted. Construction and demolition debris includes but is not limited to, lumber or wood, wooden shipping crates, carpet, vinyl or aluminum siding, wire, sheetrock or drywall, glass, pipes, shingles, and other roofing material, and empty containers which have contained construction material.

Brick, block, and concrete rubble (no rebar, wire mesh, or large pieces greater than 12 inches) will be accepted only as needed and at the discretion of the Solid Waste Superintendent or designee.

Soil and dirt will only be accepted in accordance with the attached Soil Acceptance Policy (Annex C) with the approval of the Solid Waste Superintendent or designee.

Manure from a private citizen's property should be accepted in amounts no larger than a single pickup truck load. Larger loads of manure shall be accepted, upon prior approval, for a fee (Annex B) and placed in designated areas as specified by the Solid Waste Superintendent or designee. 

The reuse of material disposed of at the County Sanitary Landfill is not permitted except with the prior approval of the Solid Waste Superintendent. 

Junked automobiles will not be accepted at the County Sanitary Landfill. Small boats, campers, and hot tubs will be accepted for a fee (Annex B), provided all fuel and oil tanks, engines, metal, and other components that may contain hazardous materials are removed prior to disposal.

During or immediately after inclement weather, vehicles will be admitted to the County Sanitary Landfill at the discretion of the Solid Waste Superintendent or designee. All refuse remover vehicles entering the County Sanitary Landfill must have securely mounted tow hooks and mud—and snow-grip-type tires with good tread.

All refuse remover vehicles entering the County Sanitary Landfill must be weighed at the scales. Tailgates must not be unlatched at the scale area. They must be opened and closed only at the dumping area unless otherwise directed by disposal facility personnel.

All refuse removers shall have a current permit to collect solid waste within Prince William County. These permits expire annually and must be renewed before the expiration date. The Department of Public Works will issue permits in accordance with the current standard operating procedure. 

Vehicles must dump only in designated disposal areas as specified by the Solid Waste Superintendent or designee. These areas are subject to change due to weather conditions and other operating factors. After dumping, trucks may be cleaned out only at the designated disposal area and not along access roads.

All refuse remover vehicles shall carry an approved and fully charged fire extinguisher of at least 5 lbs. while at the County Sanitary Landfill.

All refuse hauler personnel must wear a safety vest or other OSHA-approved reflective safety apparel while in the Landfill disposal area.

Any change of name, address, telephone number, or ownership of a company holding a valid permit must be reported to the Landfill Office within 24 hours of the change. Call the Landfill Office at (703) 792-5750. Payment bonds must be updated with the correct information within 30 days.

All refuse removers must have a recycling collection plan consistent with Section 22-170(e) of the Prince William County Code and approved by the Director of the Department of Public Works or  designee. 

Recyclable materials deposited at the Recycling Processing Building must be placed in designated areas as specified by the facility operator.

Commercial loads containing a high percentage of recyclable materials may be directed to dump at the Recycling Processing Building.

No loitering will be permitted at the Recycling Processing Building.

Tires, manure, boats, campers, trailers, and hot tubs are considered special waste and are not included in the solid waste user fee. See Annex B (Fee Schedule) for disposal fees. Hazardous wastes, used oil, antifreeze, batteries, and electronics are not accepted by refuse removers and commercial users.

Fuel tanks, gas cylinders, and drums will not be accepted from refuse removers and commercial users unless processed and cleaned in accordance with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) regulations. Landfill staff must be presented with a letter stating that the material has been cleaned or processed in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VDEQ requirements.

If fees are assessed, they will be payable at the time of disposal unless other arrangements are made in advance.

As required by 40 CFR 82.156, all businesses disposing of appliances that may have contained a refrigerant must provide written statements upon arrival at the facility certifying that all refrigerants have been properly evacuated from all units. The statement shall include the technician's certification number and all information as required in the referenced code.

Recycling residue and reusable recycling residue aggregate will be accepted for disposal or use with the approval of the Solid Waste Division Chief or designee. Recycling facilities must be registered with the County to dispose of any residue. VDEQ must approve the use of recycling residue as an alternative daily cover and test it for contamination in accordance with Annex C.

Violations of any of these rules shall be punished in accordance with Section 22-4(b) (Authority to promulgate rules and regulations) of the Prince William County Code and/or Section 100.13 (Penalties for Violation) of the Regulations for Solid Waste Facilities.

Residential and non-commercial users shall dump their trash in designated disposal and recycling areas.

If fees are assessed, they will be payable at the time of disposal.

Discarded appliances, metal, yard waste, wooden pallets, and other bulky items shall be separated and deposited into designated disposal or recycling locations.

Automotive and household batteries, used motor oil and filters, used antifreeze, and fireplace ashes must be placed in designated disposal or recycling locations.

Tires, boats, campers, trailers, and hot tubs are considered special waste and are not included in the solid waste user fee. For disposal fees, see Annex B (Fee Schedule).

Fuel tanks and drums will only be accepted from residential users if they are completely empty, clean, and both ends removed. Small propane cylinders of 20 lbs. size or less will be accepted only during Household Hazardous Waste collections.

During and immediately after inclement weather, vehicles will be admitted to the County Sanitary Landfill at the discretion of the Solid Waste Superintendent or designee(s). 

Violations of any of these Rules shall provide penalties in accordance with Section 22-4(b) (Authority to promulgate rules and regulations) of the Prince William County Code and/or Section 100.13 (Penalties for Violation) of the Regulations for Solid Waste Facilities.

Household hazardous waste and electronics recycling will be accepted at the County Landfill on Wednesday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Participants must reside in Prince William County or the towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Quantico, or Haymarket and bring household-use items. Residents of other jurisdictions may not use the service.

Hazardous waste and electronic waste will not be accepted from businesses or commercial establishments. Items collected at this program must have originated from a private resident's household use of the material. Material or items generated by businesses or due to a person's job will not be accepted. Substances generated at home from an individual's employment or business will not be accepted.

Household hazardous waste includes, but is not limited to, paint, stains, lawn and garden chemicals, inks, household cleaners, caulks, adhesives, chemistry kits, mineral spirits, pet supplies, fluorescent bulbs and ballasts, swimming pool chemicals, photography chemicals, driveway sealers, lacquers, spray paint, abrasives, and mercury products.

Electronic items include, but are not limited to, TVs, stereos, computer equipment, fax machines, printers, VCRs, scanners, cell phones, cameras, video game equipment, MP3s, and electronic readers.

Participants may bring in no more than 15 gallons of liquid hazardous product and no more than 40 lbs. of solid hazardous materials. Larger loads are not be accepted. Electronics are limited to three units per vehicle.

1. The County will accept soil only if needed and upon approval of the Solid Waste Division Chief or designee. Soil generated within Prince William County will have priority for acceptance.
2. The contractor/hauler shall provide a point of contact, the location, or address of the source of the material and 48 hours' notice before material is delivered to the Landfill.
3. The County personnel may inspect the site before material is delivered to the Landfill, depending upon the location and amount of soil.
4. The County may require that soil be tested for contamination by the owner/hauler, at the owner's/hauler's expense. Based upon site characteristics, such as evidence of dumping or disturbed sites, the County will determine the frequency of testing. If soil is found to be contaminated, the guidelines for contaminated soils and soil acceptance standards provided in Table 1 for various categories will be followed.
5. Trucks are subject to random inspections by landfill personnel.
6. For soil delivery amounts over 1000 cubic yards, the County may require that a machine and an operator be supplied to stockpile the material. The County may also require that a flush truck be supplied to keep the roads in the landfill clean.
7. The hauler will be required to haul out any soil with large rocks, roots, stumps or other material which makes the soil unsuitable for use as Landfill daily cover.
8. The hauler must supply the County with a list of trucks in service for each day before material is delivered to the Landfill.
9. Landfill Rules and Solid Waste Regulations must be followed at all times, including speed limit (15 MPH) and route specified by Landfill personnel.
10. The County has the right to stop deliveries of material at any time.
11. If the contractor/hauler provides services to the County Landfill such as road building, placing intermediate cover, etc., the value of service must be estimated by the County staff and appropriate approvals obtained, in accordance with the Prince William County Purchasing Regulations, prior to performing any services.

1. The County may accept clean soils generated only from Prince William County projects. 
2. The Solid Waste Superintendent or designee must approve specific conditions and final acceptance of clean soils. 
3. The charges for accepting clean soils at the landfill will be as follows: a. Pickup/single-axle Truck: Clean Soil—$25.00 per load. b. Tandem/double-axle Truck: Clean Soil—$50.00 per load.

1. The County may accept non-hazardous contaminated soils generated only from Prince William County projects.
2. Specific conditions and final acceptance of contaminated soils must be approved by the Director of Public Works or designee.
3. Contaminated soil will only be accepted in accordance with the chemical soil acceptance standards, as provided in Table 1. 
4. The generator shall provide the history of the contaminated site, and the County will determine the acceptance of soil on a case-by-case basis. The County reserves the right to reject any contaminated soils.
5. The County will advise the generator of the specific tests required based upon site conditions. All tests must be completed, reviewed, and approved prior to delivery.
   1. Contaminated Sites - The generator shall test soil for Table 1 parameters.
   2. Industrial Sites - The generator shall test for Table 1 parameters, and a full TCLP.
   3. Silt Dredging Sites - The generator shall test for Table 1 parameters (excluding paint filter) and TCLP for metals.
6. The County may require the hauler/contractor to do additional testing once the material is delivered to the landfill. The County has the option to perform the additional testing of the material and charge a minimum of $500 per test.
7. Charges for acceptance of soil at the landfill will be as follows: 
   1. Category 1: General Fill - $5.00 per ton.
   2. Category 2: Daily cover - $25.00 per ton.
8. Definitions of contaminated soils:
   1. Category I: General fill - Soil that can be placed in and around the landfill for maintenance purposes.
   2. Category 2: Daily Cover - Soil that analytical results prohibit placement anywhere but on a lined cell.

*mg/kg = ppm

**EOX = Extractable Organic Halides

NOTES:

1. The generator shall provide either certification of a Professional Engineer or Geologist or a full TCLP analysis showing that the soil is not a hazardous waste.
2. Minimum sampling required for general fill is 1 (one) test per 500 cubic yards or as required by the County and for daily cover in lined cell is 1 (one) test per 100 cubic yards as required by VDEQ.