Dumpster Day Area Cleanups
Fall 2026 Schedule Now available!
The fall Dumpster Day calendar has been released! Dumpster Day community cleanups are a partnership ...
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Requirement DetailsPrince 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.
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Free Fall Paper Shred Location, Time and Guidelines
Dumpster Days/Community Cleanup ScheduleDate, Time and Location
PWC Recycling Q&A Locations and Time
Proof of Residency InformationRequirement Details
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 In Effect!
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Monday, August 17
Wednesday, July 29
Don’t Harbor Household Hazardous Waste in your Home
Prince William County Offers Year-Round HHW Disposal and Electronics Recycling for Residents
Is your home harboring a harmful product? Or ...
Monday, June 29
Solid Waste Services and Facility Amenities
Solid Waste Fee provides great value to Prince William residents
Solid Waste Management is the division of Public Works responsible for ...
Monday, June 29
Virginia’s Styrofoam® Ban Begins
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) food service products affected
By Virginia law, on July 1, 2025, food vendors with 20 or more locations in Virginia, ...
Monday, June 1
American Flag Collection Center at Solid Waste Facilities
Inspect your flag, replace if needed, and retire it with respect
Many of our summer holidays use the American flag as a symbol of honor, pride, ...
Monday, April 6
Compost Awareness Day 2026
PW Compost Awareness Event Brings Life to Soil
Free Event on May 9 at the PW County Compost Facility
The Prince William County Solid Waste ...
Friday, March 20
Event Recycling Makes a Positive Impression
Special Event Recycling Bins are Free and Easy to Use
Planning a special event in Prince William County? Whether it’s a community festival, ...
Friday, March 20
Litter Awareness Month in Prince William County
A little litter leads to a load of problems for everyone….
Litter affects the environment (land and waterways), community safety, ...
Monday, March 2
March Begins Separation and Collection of Yard Waste in Prince William County
The yard waste collection program in Prince William County resumes every March and continues through December. Curbside yard waste collection, ...
Wednesday, January 28
Battery Day of Celebration, Dangers and Disposal
February 18 is “National” Battery Day. For most people, every day is a battery day. Batteries are a critical part of powering our everyday life. From ...
Wednesday, January 28
Flattened Cardboard Saves Space and Money
Prince William County Cardboard Recycling Tips
Cardboard boxes take up a lot of space. Flattening boxes before placing them in the curbside bin, ...
Monday, December 22
Recycle Your Christmas Greenery
Prince William County residents with curbside yard waste collection can set their Christmas trees and other holiday greenery at the curb for ...
Monday, December 1
Sunday Hours at the Landfill and Compost Facility Begin in January
New Daily Operating Hours
Beginning January 3, 2026, the County Landfill and Compost Facility we be open on Sundays. New hours of operation will ...
Wednesday, November 19
12 Ways of Holiday Greening
Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Diwali, Boxing Day, Eid! What if you could gift your loved ones a cleaner environment each holiday season? Based on U.S. ...
Friday, October 31
Prince William County Celebrates America Recycles Day 2025
Recycling and Waste Disposal Q&A and Activities at Local Libraries
In November, Prince William County will join communities across the nation ...
Wednesday, October 1
America Recycles Day – 2025 “I Recycle” Pledge through Nov. 21
Pledge online, win a $300 gift card!
America Recycles Day takes place annually on Nov. 15. Prince William County will join thousands of local ...
Thursday, September 25
Fall Composting Is a Sustainable Habit
Leaf composting is an inexpensive, productive, and sustainable habit that has lots of benefits for the environment and for the composter. It ...
Friday, September 19
Free, Confidential Document Shredding November 22
The Prince William County Solid Waste Division will hold a free document shredding event on Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until ...
Friday, August 29
Dumpster Day Area Cleanups
Fall 2025 Schedule Now available!
This fall, the Prince William County Solid Waste Division in partnership the magisterial district offices, will ...
Monday, July 28
Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
Prince William County Offers Year-Round Convenient HHW Disposal for Residents
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is a term used to describe ...
Monday, June 30
Glass Reincarnation in Prince William County
Recycling Glass Benefits the Community
Do you believe in reincarnation? Well, every glass bottle could live a thousand different lives—but only if ...
Friday, June 6
Prince William County Landfill and Compost Facility to Open on Sundays Beginning in 2026
Beginning Jan. 3, 2026, Prince William County residents will benefit from an important service enhancement at the County Landfill and Compost ...
Thursday, June 5
Prince William County Celebrates Waste and Recycling Workers
Week of June 17 is National Waste and Recycling Workers Week
The week of June 17 is National Waste and Recycling Workers Week. The ...
Friday, May 16
Recycling Upgrades Your Special Events
Summer is coming -- Memorial Day cookouts, graduation parties, Father’s Day gatherings, Juneteenth celebrations, Independence Day grill fests, ...
Friday, April 25
PW Compost Awareness Event Promotes a Sustainable Community
Free Event and Compost Sample on May 10, 2025 at the County Compost Facility
The Prince William County Solid Waste Division, in partnership with ...
Friday, March 28
Dumpster Day Area Cleanups
Spring 2025 Schedule now available!
In coordination with the magisterial district offices, the Prince William County Solid Waste Division will ...
Friday, March 28
Solid Waste Division Makes Spring Cleaning Convenient
Repair, Recycle, Donate, Compost, and Dispose of with Caution
Spring is the time for renewal. With spring on the horizon, spring ...
Monday, March 10
New Driver’s License Verification System at County Landfill and Compost Facility Starts March 31
Beginning March 31, 2025, the Prince William County Public Works Solid Waste Division will implement a Driver’s License Verification System at the ...
Thursday, February 27
Prince William County Yard Waste Collection Begins in March
The yard waste collection program in Prince William County will resume in March and continue through December. Curbside yard waste ...
Tuesday, January 21
Charge Ahead on National Battery Day!
Charge Ahead on National Battery Day!
February 18 is National Battery Day! Chances are you or someone in your household received a ...
Wednesday, November 20
Holidays, Chores, and Waste, Oh My!
Holidays, Chores, and Waste, Oh My!
Seasonal chores like draining oil from a lawnmower or refreshing the batteries in your smoke detector when we ...
Friday, September 27
Fall Composting – A Champion Combating Climate Change
As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change we have a powerful tool to fight climate change in our yards and at our ...
Wednesday, August 28
Give Your Old Clothes and Shoes a New Purpose
Instead of throwing away your old clothes and shoes, consider donating them!
Prince William County’s Landfill and County Compost Facility offer ...
Wednesday, July 24
Glass An Infinitely Recyclable Choice
Prince William, VA, July 24, 2024 – Fact: Glass bottles, jugs, and jars are 100% recyclable and can be continually recycled without losing ...
Thursday, May 23
Retiring the American Flag with Dignity
American Flag Collection Center Available at Solid Waste Facilities
As June 14 marks Flag Day, Prince William County is encouraging residents to ...
Monday, April 22
How Recycling Can Upgrade Your Next Social Event
Go green and upgrade that next social event by offering guests single-stream recyclables, glass, and food scrap containers as an alternative to the ...
Wednesday, April 17
Public Works Raises Litter Awareness
As litter continues to become a concern in Prince William County, the Department of Public Works seeks to raise awareness and educate the community ...
Thursday, March 21
Solid Waste Makes Spring Cleaning Easier and Eco-Friendly
Springtime and spring cleaning typically go together. Prince William County Solid Waste Division has several programs to assist residents with the ...
Wednesday, February 14
Practicing Proper Battery Care and Recycling
Observing National Battery Day 2024
Batteries have become a vital part of our daily lives. In recognition of their importance, the Prince William ...
Friday, December 17
Solid Waste News Archive
Read past news articles and information from the Solid Waste ...