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  • NEW HOURS: 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!

  • Juneteenth, July 4th and Labor Day Schedule for Solid Waste Facilities

    Summer Holiday Hours

  • Proof of Residency Information

    Requirement Details
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  • NEW HOURS: 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!

  • Juneteenth, July 4th and Labor Day Schedule for Solid Waste FacilitiesSummer Holiday Hours

  • Proof of Residency InformationRequirement Details

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RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS

All schools in Prince William County are required to recycle the one item that makes up the greatest portion of its trash on an annual basis. School may also practice single stream recycling and composting.

RECYCLING PROGRAMS AND COMPETITIONS

Numerous recycling programs and competitions are offered by national and local organizations to encourage and reward schools and youth groups for their recycling efforts. Several of these programs are listed below.

Carton Council (milk and juice cartons)
Terracycle (various packaging)
Trex Challenge (plastic bags)
Pepsico Challenge (aluminum cans and plastic bottles)
 

LOCAL RECYCLING AND LITTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Keep Prince William Beautiful

 

LANDFILL BUS TOUR SCHEDULING

Landfill Tour Bus with Trashy the Raccoon mascot and text "DON'T BE TRASHY!"

Tour Registration Information

The tour bus can accommodate a maximum of 50 passengers per tour.

General Tour Schedule:
All tour dates from September 2026 through June 2027 are  scheduled on Thursdays (not including Holidays):

  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • The fourth Thursday of each month also includes a              1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. tour.

Review the available tour dates and select the date you would like to attend.

Please note: Submitting the form does not automatically confirm your tour. Your request will be reviewed, and you will receive an email within 3 business days with confirmation and additional tour details. If your requested date is unavailable, an alternate date will be provided. Questions:  [email protected]

For information on Compost Facility Tours, email [email protected].

 

VIRTUAL  LANDFILL TOURS

Please watch our virtual tours.  Video links are found below. 

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Check out this landfill video and take a virtual tour anytime (filmed 2016).

George Mason University Educational Landfill Video Tour Segments (2020/2021)