Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Cherry Hill
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 Private Hauler Bin (Trash)
Place all garbage inside tied plastic bags before tossing them into your hauler-provided cart. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your specific collection day. Weight limits generally cap at 50 pounds per container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers and non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
- ✓Double-bagged pet waste
Varies by Private Hauler Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loosely inside the recycling cart. Do not put recyclable materials inside plastic garbage bags, as they will be treated as trash or rejected by the sorting machinery.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2 only)
- ✓Aluminum and steel food cans
- ✓Mixed paper, mail, and newspaper
- ✓Flattened corrugated cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Tanglers (cords, wires, hoses)
- ✕Food-soiled cardboard (greasy pizza boxes)
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste must be kept entirely separate from regular trash. Use paper yard sacks or personal unlined containers clearly labeled 'Yard Waste'. Brush bundles must be tied with twine and cannot exceed 4 feet in length or 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Fallen leaves
- ✓Shrub and bush trimmings
- ✓Small tree branches (under 6 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Varies by hauler (Usually requires 24-hour advance scheduling)
Placement
Place scheduled bulk items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the approved pickup day. Ensure they do not block sidewalks, mailboxes, or neighborhood roadways.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas, chairs, and indoor furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large appliances (refrigerant must be removed)
- ✓ Small scrap metal
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and remodeling debris (drywall, concrete)
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paint
- ✕ Automotive engines and tires
- ✕ Large tree stumps
Private haulers may charge a separate fee for curbside bulk removal. However, Cherry Hill residents can drop off residential bulk items at the County Landfill for no additional fee, as it is covered by property taxes.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Because Cherry Hill relies on private collection companies, holiday schedules are determined by your specific hauler. Typically, if a major holiday falls on a weekday, service shifts forward by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
County-wide yard waste collection goes on a mandatory hiatus at the end of December and does not resume until March 1st.
Always check your specific HOA portal or private hauler's official website for weather-related delays and holiday route shifts.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Empty, Clean, and Dry
To prevent mold and cross-contamination, make sure all plastic bottles (#1 and #2) and food cans are completely rinsed and dried before placing them loosely in your recycling cart.
Keep Glass at the Drop-Off
Never put glass of any kind in your curbside bin. It shatters inside the collection trucks and ruins entire bales of recyclable paper. Take glass to the Purple Can Club bins instead.
Say No to Tanglers
Garden hoses, Christmas lights, and plastic grocery bags wrap around the spinning sorting gears at the recycling plant. Return plastic film to the grocery store, and throw hoses in the regular garbage.
Seasonal Information
Spring through Autumn
March to DecemberYard waste is collected separately by your hauler from March 1st through the end of December. Ensure it is not mixed with regular household refuse.
Winter
JanuaryThe only yard waste collected in January consists of live Christmas trees. Make sure to strip the tree of all tinsel, ornaments, and stands before placing it at the curb during the first two weeks of the year.
Year-Round
January to DecemberDo not throw paint or chemicals in your private hauler's bin. Cherry Hill residents can drop off Household Hazardous Waste on designated days at the Prince William County Landfill.
About Cherry Hill Waste Management
Private Waste Collection in the Cherry Hill Peninsula
Located along the Potomac River, the scenic Cherry Hill peninsula is an unincorporated census-designated place within Prince William County. Because it lacks a municipal trash department, waste collection is handled entirely by private enterprise. Whether you live in Southbridge on the Potomac, River Oaks, or another subdivision, your trash and recycling pickup is either managed by your Homeowners Association or requires you to set up an independent subscription with a county-permitted hauler.
Strict County-Wide Yard Waste Mandates
Prince William County strictly prohibits using plastic bags for organic yard debris to protect the quality of local compost at the Balls Ford Road facility. Cherry Hill residents must place their seasonal grass clippings, twigs, and leaves into compostable paper yard sacks or an unlined, rigid personal container clearly marked as 'Yard Waste.' This environmental rule applies regardless of which private company services your neighborhood.
The Purple Can Club: Glass Recycling Done Right
Glass bottles and jars are considered a major contaminant in single-stream curbside recycling bins. To keep glass shards out of the paper and cardboard recycling streams, Cherry Hill locals should utilize the Purple Can Club. Save up your clean, empty glass containers and drop them off at designated purple bins, such as the one conveniently located at the nearby Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Government Building in Woodbridge.
Maximize Your Prince William County Solid Waste Fee
Even though you pay a private company for curbside pickup, Cherry Hill homeowners also pay an annual Solid Waste Fee as part of their Prince William County property taxes. This is actually a massive benefit, as it grants you the ability to drop off everyday household trash, bulky furniture, and e-waste directly at the Prince William County Landfill in Manassas at no additional out-of-pocket cost.
Drop-off Facilities
Prince William County Landfill
14811 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA 20112
Materials Accepted
Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Government Building (Purple Glass Drop-off)
15941 Donald Curtis Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Materials Accepted
Balls Ford Road Compost Facility
13000 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, VA 20109
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start trash service in Cherry Hill, VA?
Because Cherry Hill is unincorporated, Prince William County does not provide municipal trash collection. You must either hire a private, permitted refuse hauler (such as Patriot Disposal or American Disposal) or use the hauler contracted by your Homeowners Association.
Are plastic bags allowed for leaves and yard waste?
No. A strict Prince William County ordinance prohibits the use of plastic bags for yard waste. You must place your leaves, grass clippings, and twigs in compostable paper yard bags or an unlined, rigid personal container clearly labeled 'Yard Waste'.
Can I put glass bottles in my curbside recycling bin?
No. Glass is considered a contaminant in curbside bins because it breaks and degrades paper bales. You should rinse your glass bottles and jars and take them to a designated 'Purple Can Club' dumpster, such as the one at the Ferlazzo Government Building.
Where can I dispose of an old couch or TV in Cherry Hill?
You can call your private hauler to schedule a special curbside bulk pickup (which may incur an additional fee), or transport the items yourself to the Prince William County Landfill in Manassas, which accepts residential bulk and e-waste at no extra cost for county residents.