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Prince William County residents are urged to properly dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) and to recycle electronics at the PWC Landfill and Balls Ford Road Compost Facility. There is no charge to County residents for this service. HHW from Commercial Users and businesses, or from the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park is NOT accepted. See Page 11 of the Landfill Rules, or call the Landfill at 703-792-5750, the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility at 703-335-8181 or the Solid Waste Administration Office at 703-792-6254 for more information. 

Use of the Solid Waste facilities is limited to residents of, Prince William County, the towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket or Quantico. Proof of residency is required. Solid Waste Disposal Residential Decal, personal property tax receipt, real estate tax receipt or valid Virginia motor vehicle operator's license may be used as proof of residency.

Collections will be held at:

• County Landfill: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Balls Ford Road Compost Facility: Second Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please bring identified hazardous materials from your home in the original labeled container. Materials accepted include:

insecticides	fertilizers	swimming pool chemicals
gasoline	pesticides	cleaning fluids/polishes
oven cleaners	herbicides	photography chemicals
silver cleaners	paint thinners	smoke detectors
paints (latex & oil)	chemistry kits	driveway sealers
rodent controls	caulks/adhesives	lacquers
ant bait/traps	mineral spirits	drain cleaners
propane tanks (less 20lbs)	pet supplies	spray paint cans
varnishes	fluorescent bulbs	mercury products
automotive parts cleaner	flammable waxes	flammable abrasives
battery acid	yard care products	aerosol cans

Be sure containers are sealed and packaged for safe transport. Call 703-792-5750 to discuss other products in your home with labels listing special disposal cautions or recommendations.

The PWC Landfill accepts used motor oil, used antifreeze, auto batteries, and household batteries daily during normal landfill hours. The Balls Ford Road Compost Facility also accepts used motor oil, used antifreeze, and household batteries during normal operating hours.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: explosives, ammunition, medical waste, biological waste, asbestos, radioactive waste or unknown substances and business waste.

Attention Businesses: Businesses that are Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (create less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month) may be eligible to participate in a program that could save money on their disposal costs. Call 1-866-HHW-CARE to further discuss this program. Have available the types and amount of material generated each month so that Care Environmental officials will be better able to assist you.

Tips for handling potentially hazardous materials:

• Look for safe alternatives.
• Read labels carefully and follow directions.
• Know what to do in case of an emergency or accident.
• Buy only the amount you need; don’t buy more just because it is a bargain.
• Dispose of the leftover material as directed by the instructions; use the County program, since we have a licensed disposal firm handling collection and disposal.
• Don’t pour hazardous materials into your sink or down storm drains; do not place it in the trash -- the material could leak.
• Store the material properly -- well out of the reach of children and pets.
• Be sure materials are in safe and spill-proof containers in a well-ventilated area.
• If you break a thermometer or light bulb containing mercury, the EPA has tips on safe removal.

Learn more about the County's Solid Waste Division's programs and services.