Compostable materials
Recycle your food scraps, help the air and soil
As much as 40% of food is wasted and sent to landfills, where it produces methane, a gas that is 84 times worse for the environment than carbon dioxide. In contrast, nothing is wasted in nature--everything becomes food for something else. Composting food waste prevents it from releasing methane gas and safely returns its rich nutrients back to the soil.
Compostable household items
We compost all food and yard waste, and accept drop-offs at our Balls Ford Road location. If you're a Prince William County resident, you can drop off your composting material for free!
Food and food scraps
Meat and seafood
Compostable food and food scraps: meat and seafoodFruits and vegetables
Compostable food and food scraps: fruits and vegetablesDairy and eggs
Compostable food and food scraps: dairy and eggsGrains and other carbs
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Food-soiled paper
Coffee grounds and filters
Compostable food-soiled items: coffee grinds and filtersPizza boxes
Compostable food-soiled items: pizza boxesFood-soiled newspaper
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Yard and plant waste
Grass
Compostable yard and plant waste: grassLeaves
Compostable yard and plant waste: leavesTwigs, small branches
Compostable yard and plant waste: twigs and small branchesPlants
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Not accepted
Plastic
Non-compostable material: plasticRubber
Non-compostable material: rubberAluminum
Non-compostable material: aluminumGlass
Non-compostable material: glassFoam
Non-compostable material: foamPaper
Non-compostable material: paperCigarettes, cigars
Non-compostable material: cigarettes and cigarsDiapers, animal excrement
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Compost Drop-off Location
PWC Balls Ford Road Convenience Center
13000 Balls Ford Road
Manassas, VA 20109
Proud member of the US Composting Council
