Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Buckhall
Trash Day
Trash collection in Buckhall is open-market. Pickup days vary depending on your HOA or individual contract with a county-permitted private refuse hauler (typically running Monday through Friday).
Recycling
Provided by your private hauler, generally once per week on your assigned collection day.
Yard Waste
Collected curbside by private haulers seasonally from March through December (contact your hauler for your specific pickup day).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Prince William County includes an Annual Solid Waste Fee on your semi-annual real estate property tax bill to fund county landfills and drop-off facilities, but curbside collection is contracted and billed separately through your private hauler or HOA.
Billing Cycle
Semi-Annually (County Solid Waste Fee on Property Tax) / Monthly or Quarterly (Private Hauler)
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizens (age 65+) and permanently disabled residents meeting county income and net worth criteria may qualify for tax and Solid Waste Fee relief through the Prince William County Real Estate Assessments Office.
Varies by Hauler (Often Black or Green) Bin (Trash)
Trash must be securely bagged inside the cart provided by your private hauler. Set-out times vary, but placing bins at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day is generally required.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Cold ashes
Varies by Hauler (Often Blue or Yellow) Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loose in the bin. Do not bag your recycling. Cardboard should be flattened to maximize space and prevent jams in the hauler's truck.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (with necks)
- ✓Aluminum and steel food cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, wires)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-soiled paper (e.g., greasy pizza boxes)
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste must be placed in compostable paper bags or a personal rigid container clearly labeled 'Yard Waste'. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited by Prince William County.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small branches and twigs
- ✓Garden trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Varies (Must be scheduled with private hauler)
Placement
Bulk items must be placed at the curb away from mailboxes, parked cars, and utility lines to allow safe access for grapple trucks.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, mattresses, dressers)
- ✓ Large appliances (doors removed)
- ✓ Carpet (cut and rolled)
- ✓ Large metal items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Dirt, rock, and concrete
- ✕ Tires (unless specifically arranged)
Alternatively, Prince William County residents may self-haul up to a certain amount of residential bulk trash to the County Landfill at no charge, provided they show proof of residency.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday collection schedules depend entirely on your private hauler's policies. Typically, if a major holiday falls on a weekday, service shifts forward by one day for the rest of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
County solid waste facilities (Landfill and Compost Facility) are closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day, closing early on Christmas Eve.
Always check your specific hauler's website or app for weather-related delays, especially during winter snow and ice events in Northern Virginia.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
MarchPrince William County mandates that private haulers resume separate yard waste collection starting the first week of March. Ensure you have your paper yard bags ready.
Fall
October - DecemberDuring peak leaf season, do not rake leaves into the street. All leaves must be bagged in compostable paper lawn bags or placed in a labeled yard waste container for your private hauler to collect.
Winter
January - FebruaryCurbside yard waste collection pauses during these months. However, you can still recycle natural Christmas trees (free of all decorations and tinsel) at the Prince William County Landfill or Balls Ford Road Compost Facility.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Recyclables into Cash Right Near Buckhall?
While Buckhall doesn't have its own dedicated bottle buyback center, keep an eye out for special collection events organized by Prince William County. Sometimes, they'll have pop-up locations for specific items. For scrap metal, a quick search for "scrap metal recyclers Prince William County" will point you towards places like "Prince William Iron & Metal" in Manassas, where you can often get a few bucks for old appliances or metal bits. It's always worth checking what they accept before hauling it over!
Giving Your Unwanted Stuff a Second Life in Our Neck of the Woods
Before you toss that gently used furniture or those clothes you no longer wear, think about donating them! Organizations like "Prince William County Adult Services" sometimes accept donations to help local families. You can also check out the "Goodwill" store in Manassas, which is a short drive from Buckhall and always appreciates contributions that can help fund their job training programs. Even small items can make a big difference!
Keeping Buckhall Beautiful: Tackling Messy Spots Together
Got a fly-tipping concern or see some illegal dumping happening in or around Buckhall? The best approach is to report it to Prince William County's Solid Waste Management. They have a system for handling these issues and keeping our community clean. You can usually find their contact info or an online reporting form on the county's official website. Plus, stay on the lookout for neighborhood clean-up days – they're a fantastic way to get involved and make our area shine!
Drop-off Facilities
Prince William County Landfill
14811 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA 20112
Materials Accepted
Balls Ford Road Compost Facility
13000 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, VA 20109
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for picking up my trash in Buckhall?
Buckhall does not have municipal trash service. Residents must either sign up for service with a private waste hauling company licensed by Prince William County or use a company contracted by their neighborhood Homeowners Association.
Can I put glass bottles in my curbside recycling bin?
No. Prince William County requires that glass be kept out of single-stream curbside recycling carts. Glass should either be placed in the regular trash or, preferably, taken to a purple glass recycling drop-off bin.
When does my hauler pick up yard waste?
By county mandate, all private haulers must provide separate yard waste collection from March through December. Check with your specific hauler for the exact day of the week they collect yard debris in your neighborhood.
Where can I dispose of old paint and household chemicals?
Household hazardous waste, such as paint, pesticides, and pool chemicals, cannot be put in your regular trash. You must take these items to the Prince William County Landfill on designated hazardous waste collection days.