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
Proof of Residency Information Requirement Details
Juneteenth, July 4th and Labor Day Schedule for Solid Waste Facilities Summer Holiday Hours
Celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers w/o June 17 Recognition ideas
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
Proof of Residency Information Requirement Details
Juneteenth, July 4th and Labor Day Schedule for Solid Waste Facilities Summer Holiday Hours
Celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers w/o June 17 Recognition ideas
Businesses cannot bring tires for disposal. Residents are limited to four (4) passenger vehicle tires per month. Tire Disposal Guide
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Rules, Regulations and Guiding Documents
The Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division creates, follows, reviews and updates a variety of guiding documents to ensure the safe, environmentally sound and efficient operation of our solid waste facilities.
Solid Waste Management Plan
A Solid Waste Management Plan guides the operation and programs of the Solid Waste Division . The plan is updated every five years and approved by the state.
Chapter 22 (Refuse) of the County Code
Prince William County follows the rules and regulations for solid waste management as outlined in Chapter 22 (Refuse) of the County Code and in the Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations.
Synopsis of December 2020 Chapter 22 Changes
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved several changes to Chapter 22 on December 15, 2020. A synopsis of the code changes is available here.
Code Change Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ for the December 2020 Chapter 22 (Refuse) Code changes, which includes the yard waste program.
County Code
The entire Prince William County Code.
Solid Waste Division Regulations
The Solid Waste Division management establishes regulations for disposal at Solid Waste facilities (County Landfill and Balls Ford Road Compost Facility.)
County Landfill Rules
Rules of operation help ensure fair and consistent practices at the facility.
Compost Facility Rules
Rules of operation help ensure fair and consistent practices at the facility.