Clothing and shoe donation bins are available at Solid Waste facilities. Donation and Reuse Bins
Yard Collection Resumes March-December
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
Businesses cannot bring tires for disposal. Residents are limited to four (4) passenger vehicle tires per month. Tire Disposal Guide
Clothing and shoe donation bins are available at Solid Waste facilities. Donation and Reuse Bins
Yard Collection Resumes March-December
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
Businesses cannot bring tires for disposal. Residents are limited to four (4) passenger vehicle tires per month. Tire Disposal Guide
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Annual Reporting
ANNUAL REPORTING FOR PW COUNTY WASTE HAULER AND LARGE GENERATORS
Section 22-169(b) of the Prince William County Code mandates that all companies managing solid waste or recyclable materials within the County must report their annual recycling activities to the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division. These reports should cover activities from the previous calendar year.
All large-quantity waste generators and permitted solid waste and recycling haulers operating in Prince William County must submit the CY2024 Recycling & Refuse Report. All registered companies should receive a link to the report and instructions on the new process by February 15, 2025.
The submission deadline is March 3, 2025.
Important Update:
This year, the reporting process has transitioned to a fully online system. All reporting companies must register with the Solid Waste Division to participate. If you need to be registered or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Additional Instructions for Completing the Report
Expand all- Who Needs to Complete this Report?
- How do I know if I Transported Materials within Prince William County?
Please refer to the list below to determine locations within Prince William County. The ZIP Codes on the left are entirely located within Prince William County, and the ZIP Codes on the right are partially located within Prince William County.
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- What about Waste Consultants or Brokers?
- Guidance on Submitting the Calendar Year 2024 Refuse and Recycling Report
- Instructional Video on How to Use Re-Trac Connect
RECYCLING REPORT RESULTS
COUNTY RECYCLING RATE FOR 2022 IS 42.1%
Prince William County's recycling rate is 38.6% for 2022. This is a slight increase compared to 2021. The Virginia Department of Environment Quality (DEQ) confirmed this rate in a November email from the Office of Financial Responsibility & Waste Programs.
The Commonwealth of Virginia requires each city, county, town, or region to maintain a minimum recycling rate. Based on the criteria established by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Prince William County has again exceeded its mandated 25% recycling rate in 2022. The recycling rates for previous calendar years are below.
| Calendar Year | Recycling Rate |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 40.7% |
| 2012 | 41.3% |
| 2013 | 40.5% |
| 2014 | 38.7% |
| 2015 | 33.7% |
| 2016 | 36.8% |
| 2017 | 34.6% |
| 2018 | 35.3% |
| 2019 | 38.2% |
| 2020 | 33.5% |
| 2021 | 38.2% |
| 2022 | 38.6% |
| 2023 | 42.1% |