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 Begin Jan 3, 2026
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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 Begin Jan 3, 2026
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At School
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.
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.
RECYCLING PROGRAMS AND COMPETITIONS
Carton Council (milk and juice cartons)
Great American Can Round-up (aluminum cans)
Terracycle (various packaging)
Trex Challenge (plastic bags)
Pepsico Challenge (aluminum cans and plastic bottles)
LOCAL RECYCLING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Solid Waste Facility Tours - No tours are being scheduled at this time. Please watch our virtual tours. Video links are found below.
For more information on Prince William County Landfill or Compost Facility Tours, email [email protected].
Check out this landfill video and take a virtual tour (filmed 2016) anytime.
George Mason University Educational Landfill Video Tour Segments (2020/2021)
- Prince William County Landfill Part 1 Overview
- Prince William County Landfill Part 2 Groundwater Monitoring
- Prince William County Landfill Part 3 Methane, Energy, Yard Waste
- Prince William County Landfill Part 4 Birds, Bees, Wetlands, Wildlife
