Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Buckhall
Virginia curbside collection runs weekly from Monday through Friday. Your exact pickup day depends on your local county or city zoning schedule.
State Mandate
Virginia DEQ regulations strictly prohibit lead-acid batteries, motor oil, and whole waste tires in curbside bins.
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
!Contamination Tips
Ditch the Plastic Bags
Never bag your recyclables in plastic trash bags, and do not put loose plastic grocery bags in your recycling bin. They wrap around the sorting machinery at the recycling plant, causing major delays. Take plastic bags back to local grocery store drop-offs.
Keep Glass on the Grass
Glass is no longer accepted in curbside recycling anywhere in Prince William County. Keep it out of your bin to prevent contamination, and take it to a designated Purple Bin location instead.
No Tanglers in the Cart
Keep items like garden hoses, holiday lights, wire hangers, and electrical cords out of your recycling cart. These 'tanglers' cause severe equipment damage and pose safety risks to recycling facility workers.
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.
About Buckhall Waste Management
Open-Market Trash Collection in Buckhall
Because Buckhall is a census-designated place within Prince William County, it does not have a municipal government that provides public trash collection. Instead, the area operates on an open-market system. Homeowners must either contract directly with a county-permitted private refuse hauler, rely on their Homeowners Association (HOA) to organize a neighborhood-wide contract, or self-haul their waste to county facilities.
County-Mandated Recycling and Yard Waste
While the haulers are private, Prince William County enforces strict solid waste ordinances that all permitted companies must follow. Your private hauler is legally required to provide recycling services and seasonal yard waste collection as part of your standard residential trash service package. This ensures the entire Buckhall community contributes to the county's sustainability and landfill diversion goals.
The Purple Bin Glass Recycling Program
Like many Northern Virginia communities, Prince William County has removed glass from the single-stream curbside recycling program because broken glass contaminates other valuable recyclables. Buckhall residents must keep glass out of their home recycling bins. Instead, you are encouraged to take glass bottles and jars to one of the purple drop-off bins located throughout the county, where it is repurposed for local construction projects.
Utilizing the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility
For residents with extensive landscaping or large amounts of organic waste, the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility is a vital local resource. Located nearby in Manassas, this facility processes the county's yard debris and food scraps into high-quality mulch and compost. Buckhall residents can drop off excess yard waste here, often for free or a nominal fee, making spring and fall cleanups much easier.
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.