Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Leesylvania
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 depositing them into your hauler-provided cart. Bins should be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated 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 material recovery facility.
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 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, Prince William County 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 Leesylvania 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 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 specific holiday route shifts.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Do Not Bag Your Recyclables
Bagging your recyclables in plastic grocery or garbage bags ruins the load. The sorting facilities cannot open the bags, and the plastic film easily jams the sorting gears. Keep everything loose in the bin.
Keep Glass Out of the Curb Bin
Glass breaks easily in the back of the collection truck, contaminating the paper and cardboard bales. Always take your glass to the purple drop-off bins located at county government centers.
Check Your Plastic Numbers
Not all plastics are equal. Prince William County haulers typically only accept plastics stamped with a #1 or #2 (like water bottles and milk jugs). Toss unnumbered plastics or clam-shell containers in the regular trash.
Seasonal Information
Spring through Autumn
March to DecemberThe mandatory separate yard waste collection season runs continuously from March 1 to December 31. Your private hauler is required by county law to run a separate truck specifically for your organic debris.
Winter
JanuaryReal Christmas trees are collected as part of the county-wide yard waste program during the first two weeks of January. You must strip the tree of all lights, tinsel, stands, and ornaments before placing it at the curb.
Year-Round
January to DecemberIf you miss your private hauler's pickup or have overflow household waste, residents can utilize the county's Saturday collection sites at Evergreen Fire Station or Nokesville Elementary.
About Leesylvania Waste Management
Understanding Leesylvania's Subscription Waste Collection
Because Leesylvania is an unincorporated community within Prince William County, there is no direct county-run municipal trash service. Residents are responsible for managing their own waste disposal. This usually means either utilizing the private hauler contracted by your Homeowners Association or independently subscribing to a county-permitted refuse hauler such as Patriot Disposal, American Disposal Services, or Total Waste Removal. The county regulates the rules, but your specific pickup days are determined by your private contract.
Strict Yard Waste Ordinances in Prince William County
Although private companies handle the actual collection, they must strictly adhere to Prince William County's environmental ordinances. One of the most important rules for Leesylvania homeowners involves seasonal yard waste. From March 1 through December 31, all yard waste must be collected separately from household trash. The county strictly bans plastic bags for yard debris; you must use compostable paper yard bags or a reusable rigid container labeled 'Yard Waste'.
The Purple Can Club for Glass Recycling
Like many jurisdictions in Northern Virginia, glass is no longer accepted in single-stream curbside recycling bins, as it shatters and contaminates other recyclable materials. To properly recycle glass in Leesylvania, residents should rinse their bottles and jars and take them to a designated Purple Can Club drop-off container. The closest location is conveniently situated at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Government Building in nearby Woodbridge.
Maximizing Your Annual Solid Waste Fee
Even though you pay a private company to pick up your curbside bins, you also pay an annual Solid Waste Fee as part of your Prince William County real estate taxes. This fee funds the county's landfill operations and composting facilities. It grants Leesylvania residents the incredibly valuable benefit of dropping off bulk household items, electronics, and yard waste at the Prince William County Landfill or Balls Ford Road Compost Facility free of charge.
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
Does Prince William County provide trash bins for Leesylvania residents?
No. Prince William County does not provide municipal trash collection or bins for Leesylvania. Residents must either hire a private refuse hauler (like Patriot Disposal or American Disposal) or use the hauler contracted by their Homeowner Association.
Can I use plastic bags to dispose of my 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'.
Where should I throw away glass bottles since I can't put them in the curbside bin?
Glass bottles and jars must be dropped off at designated 'Purple Can Club' dumpsters around the county. For Leesylvania residents, the closest drop-off location is typically the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Government Building in Woodbridge.
How can I dispose of an old couch or television in Leesylvania?
You have two options: call your private hauler to schedule a special 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.