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Proof of Prince William County Residency for Solid Waste Facility Residential Users
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.
*Frequently asked questions can be found at the end of this page.
Proof of Prince William County Residency Required
for Solid Waste Facility Residential Users
Residents must provide proof of residency to use the County Landfill or Compost Facility. We appreciate your cooperation with our staff as they uphold this requirement.
Acceptable proof of Prince William County residency includes:
1. Valid Virginia driver’s license or ID with a County address
(PO box addresses are not accepted.)
2. Valid driver’s license with a P.O. Box or from another state, plus one of the following documents:
- Current County real estate tax bill, or
- Current County personal property tax bill
3. Valid active-duty military ID, plus one of the following documents:
- Current County real estate bill, or
- Current County personal property tax bill, or
- Current rental or lease agreement for a property in the County
Note: The driver’s license or ID must belong to an individual who is physically present in the vehicle. For all supporting documents, the name on the driver’s license or ID must match the name on the bill or rental/lease agreement.
How to Obtain Your Property Tax Bill (Prince William County)
If your mortgage company pays your property taxes through escrow and you don’t receive paper statements, you can still access your tax bill online. Follow these steps to get the PDF version you’ll need for landfill access:
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Go to the Prince William County Tax Administration website: https://tax.pwcgov.org/
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Register for an account if you don’t already have one, then log in.
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Once logged in, scroll down to locate your property account.
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Open your current tax bill, which will be available in PDF format.
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Download or print the PDF version of your tax bill.
Important: This PDF document is required at the landfill window in order to gain access.
Tips:
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If your property doesn’t appear, make sure you’re logged in with the correct email account.
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If the PDF doesn’t open, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser.
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It’s best to bring a printed copy or a digital copy on your phone when visiting the landfill.
If you have difficulty accessing your account or locating your bill, contact Prince William County Tax Administration directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expand all- What is changing on March 31, 2025?
Beginning March 31, 2025, the Prince William County Public Works Solid Waste Division will implement an upgraded Driver’s License Verification System at the County Landfill and Compost Facility. This system will replace manual, visual ID checks with an automated scanning process to verify County residency more efficiently.
- How does the new system work?
Residents will scan their Virginia DMV-issued driver’s license at the scale house upon arrival. The system will then verify their residency and determine whether they pay the County Solid Waste Fee, ensuring accurate fee collection.
- Who is required to scan their driver’s license?
All residents using the Prince William County Landfill and Compost Facility must present and scan a Virginia DMV-issued ID for entry.
- What if I am active duty military with an out-of-state driver’s license or reside in another jurisdiction but own property in Prince William County?
Prince William County’s Rules and Regulations for the solid waste facilities allow customers to present a military ID or out-of-county driver’s license along with a current personal property tax receipt or real estate tax receipt as proof of residency. Scalehouse staff will review the tax receipt to ensure that the document is current and can enter the address on the tax receipt into the software for the system address verification. This will ensure continued access under the updated system.
- Will this new system affect disposal fees?
The system automatically determines if a resident pays the County Solid Waste Fee. Residents from the following jurisdictions do not pay this fee and will be required to pay disposal charges when using County solid waste facilities:
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- Town of Dumfries
- Town of Occoquan
- Town of Haymarket
- Town of Quantico
- City of Manassas
- City of Manassas Park
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- Will my personal information or driver’s license data be saved in the system?
No, the Driver’s License Verification System does not store or retain any personal data. When you scan your Virginia DMV-issued ID at the scale house, the system only checks the address on the license at the time of entry to confirm Prince William County residency. Once the verification is complete, no information is saved or recorded in the system. This process is designed to be quick, secure, and privacy-conscious while improving efficiency at the facility.
- What about Solid Waste Facility Decal holders?
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.
- Why can’t I use someone else’s driver’s license or paperwork to show residency?
Proof of residency must belong to the person present at the time of disposal. In the past, individuals and contractors tried to bypass the rules by using borrowed documents from friends or clients. To prevent this, staff can only accept valid government-issued documents directly tied to the person at the site.
- How does the County balance residency requirements with customer service?
We work to provide clear, consistent, and respectful communication while enforcing the residency rules fairly. More than 580,000 customers are served each year, and fewer than 1% are turned away due to insufficient documentation, showing that the process is effective while minimizing inconvenience.