Solid Waste Decal Speeds Landfill Entry

Free residential user decal for Landfill and Balls Ford Road Compost Facility

Prince William County residents may apply for a Solid Waste Disposal Decal for their vehicle, which provides quicker entry into the County Landfill, Balls Ford Road Compost Facility and the Saturday collection sites at Nokesville School and Evergreen Fire Station. Although residents can provide their driver’s license to gain entry and use these services, the decal makes the check in process faster and more convenient. 

Prince William County residents can apply for the Solid Waste Disposal Decal online and the decal will be mailed.  The decal should be received in 2-3 weeks.  A resident may also complete and submit the decal application in person at Taxpayer Services in the James J. McCoart Administration Building, Sudley North Government Center or Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building and receive the decal the same day.

The decal is not available to commercial users or residents of the towns and cities.

“Starting in November, the landfill and compost facility are closed on Sundays. We know closing the solid waste facilities on Sunday will increase use on the other days of the week, so residents can help our traffic control staff and each other by displaying a disposal decal on their windshield, stated Deborah Campbell with the Solid Waste Division.”   “A decal is quicker than using a driver’s license for entry, so if there is a queue at traffic control, it will move faster.”

Important decal notes:

• The decal must be permanently affixed to the inside of the vehicle windshield.  Place the decal on the driver’s side, one (1) inch from the left edge and 2-3 inches above the State Vehicle Inspection sticker. Loose or taped decals will not be accepted. 
• The decal is not transferable and may be revoked if used in violation of the Solid Waste system regulations.
• The decal may not be given to or shared with non-County residents.
• The decal does not relieve the holder of any fees that may be applicable.
• County staff reserves the right to ask for other identification.
• There is no charge for this decal and the decal does not expire.
• No more than two (2) decals per address will be issued.

The decal application, display instructions and additional information on facility services are available on the Solid Waste Division webpages, www.pwcva.gov/trashandrecycling.