Annual Recycling Reports are Now Due

Prince William County Code requires all businesses and other non-residential properties that produce trash or recycling in the county to report their activities to the Department of Public Works by February 15th of each year for the previous calendar year.  The report should be completed by the person who is most familiar with trash and recycling collection for the property or business.  Please note:  Home based county businesses and businesses located withing the cities or towns DO NOT need to complete the report. 

The report should only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.  Here is the link to the report:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pwcrecyclingreport

To help you complete the survey, we offer the following information to typical questions and issues. 

Here is a listing of zip codes for Prince William County if you have questions about whether your business or non-residential property is within the county.

The Solid Waste Division of Public Works uses the information in order to comply with recycling reporting requirements established by the Commonwealth of Virginia.   

Recycle at Work  

All businesses, offices and commercial facilities in Prince William County are required to recycle the one item making up the greatest portion of their trash on an annual basis. The material recycled at commercial properties will vary depending on the business activity, for example cardboard at a retail business or mixed paper in an office.   

This list may help you determine your primary item to be recycled.  If you're not sure, call (703) 792-4670.  
 Type of Business Activity
  Recyclable Material
 Apartment Building  Mixed paper or single stream recycling*
 Hotel/Motel  Mixed paper or single stream recycling*
 Office Building  Mixed paper or single stream recycling*
 Restaurant  Corrugated cardboard or single stream recycling*
 Retail  Corrugated cardboard or single stream recycling*
 Warehouse/Distribution  Corrugated cardboard or single stream recycling*
 Other Business Activities  Call 703-792-4670 for assistance

  *Single stream recycling includes mixed office paper corrugated cardboard and bottles and cans all mixed together into a single container.
 
How to Set Up a Recycling Program
The County offers a Recycling Business Guide.  It includes information about locating service providers, where to obtain indoor recycling containers, and general waste reduction and recycling facts.  For a printed copy, call 703-792-4670. 

In addition to the requirement to separate and recycle waste, businesses and non-residential properties must complete an Annual Recycling Report.   All businesses including apartment buildings, schools, churches and hospitals are required to report their recycling efforts by February 15 each year. 

Refuse haulers should also complete a recycling report each year. 

The annual recycling report ensures the County meets reporting requirements adopted pursuant the Sections 10.1-1411 and 15.1 – 11.5.2 of the Code of Virginia and Section 22-169 of the Prince William County Code.                    

We offer updates and current information about recycling through the County's eNotifications service. 

Mail or deliver the completed form to: Annual Recycling Report, Prince William County Solid Waste Division, 5 County Complex Court, Suite 250, Prince William, VA 22192. You can also fax the form to 703-792-4617 or email smacdonald@pwcgov.org.  If you have questions or need assistance, call 703-792-4670.