Trash Rules and Procedures

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The active trash/recycling company's phone number is available on the FAQ section of this website.

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Reminder: Improper disposal of trash is a Prince William County health violation and is a violation of the TOTA covenants. Please help to keep our community clean. If  you should see a neighbor violating this policy (for example, leaving trash or any household / automobile items in the common areas of the community), please let the Board know by emailing them at  TotaBoard@Totanews.net or by calling our property manager MJF & Associates at (703) 369-6535.   

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Prince William County (PWC) ordinances require "Household garbage to be bagged and contained in trash cans with secure lids to prevent litter problems". This is NOT a Thousand Oaks Townhouse Association rule. It is a PWC Health Department policy that we are enforcing: Property code ordinance: Chapter 22 section III

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Pick up will begin early on the scheduled day of collection. Please place your trash outside accordingly.     

HOLIDAY: On Specific holidays, there will be NO COLLECTION. Those Holidays are: The 4th of July; Thanksgiving day; Christmas day; and New Year’s day. Pick up will resume on your next scheduled pick up day.  On all other Holidays, collection will happen as scheduled.​

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TRASH REMOVAL: All trash must be in a covered container and placed at the curb, on the sidewalk, or in your parking space. Not the common grounds! Any bags placed out can only be placed out the DAY OF COLLECTION, NOT THE EVENING BEFORE. If your bag should tear or be rummaged by animals, you will be responsible for its clean up.

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Fireplace and charcoal grill ashes are the responsibility of the homeowner. Make sure they are safe to carry.

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There is 35 pound weight restriction on all bags and cans.   Note: The company uses their own discretion to determine weight.

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TRASH SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: Household items such as furniture, tables, dressers, sofas, and large appliances must be called to the company to arrange for pick-up.  Their offices are closed on the weekends and most holidays.

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No ‘remodeling’ nor ‘construction’ debris (such as wall board, lumber from decks, doors, storm doors, roofing shingles) will be collected. Note that  Carpet, padding, tile, sinks, tubs, doors, cabinets, etc. are considered remodeling debris. Such items will have to taken to the County Dump for disposal. 

There is no pick-up of rocks, sod, dirt, bricks, cinder blocks, iron or paint. Nor will they pick up 'building materials', such as plaster board, doors, windows & the like.

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YARD WASTE DISPOSAL: Per county ordinance, all yard waste must be bagged, in the special “yard waste” paper bags and collected on the Yard Wates day of collection. Yard waste may be placed in an clean container WITHOUT other trash or in a plastic contractor bag. It may be the resident's responsibility to empty such containers into the truck on the day of service. DO NOT DISPOSE OF YARD WASTE INTO the STANDARD TRASH.

    
RECYCLING: Recycling is picked up once a week. Please contact the company for a listing of accepted items. Dirty items are NOT recycle. A recycle bin is provided to each home and is the Homeowner's responsibility if lost, destroyed, or stolen. ​​

 

TOTA TRASH RULES:
Residents can put their trash containers in their parking spaces or on the sidewalk in front of their homes, but not before 6 pm on Sundays and Wednesdays. This rule is enforceable by a $50 penalty for each offense].   If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact MJF Associates at (703) 369-6535).

No trash is to be placed on the common areas. If you place your trash on the sidewalk, do NOT place it in such a way to obstruct other residents' use of the sidewalk. If you should choose to place your trash in your parking space, make sure the container is clearly visible and not hidden by your vehicle.
All trash cans and recycle bins must be stored in your backyard area, inside the fence of your property. unless otherwise authorized. Cans improperly placed without authorization may be subject to it its removal and later replacement at owner's expense.

Suggestion for “Construction and Remodeling” refuse.

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore needs your donations…of almost any items you take out of your home. Especially needed are:

Doors

Windows

Cabinets (kitchen or other)

Working appliances (5 years or less)

 

Any building or remodeling material that's in good shape can be recycled through the ReStore, including un-upholstered furniture, saving you dumping costs and providing a tax deduction as well. Equally important, your donations will go back into the community to help people who are upgrading their homes. The ReStore provides donation pickup services when scheduled in advance.

Please contact their office for more information.

 

HFH Prince William County ReStore

10159 Hastings Drive

Manassas, VA 20110

https://habitatpwc.org/programs/restore

(703) 369-6145

Email: restore@habitatpwc.org

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