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PWC Job Opening

Prince William County will be hiring its first ever Environmental Analyst under the Office of Sustainability. The Environmental Analyst position will serve as a subject matter expert to develop and manage data systems to track progress towards the achievement of the county’s Climate Mitigation and Resiliency goals.

Pictured left to right: John Hicks- Fillagreen, Susan Howell- PWC Master Gardener, Rico Fleshman- PWCGBC Chair, Jeremiah Mitchell- Iron Mountain, Andrew Uglow- PWC Environmental Management, Grace Canna- KPWB. Not pictured: Pauline Hunter- Top Ladies of Distinction, Alyssa Ludwiczak- Omniride

VA Statewide Polystyrene Ban

The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in 2021 that will ban the use of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) by food vendors. The legislation also discourages the sale and use of EPS products and the encourages the promotion of alternatives to EPS. Initially, the bill was delayed until 2028 and 2023, however, the recently approved budget bill moved forward the dates of enactment to 2025 and 2026. Currently, the ban is to take effect in two phases. By July 1, 2025, food establishments with 20 or more locations must stop using EPS containers. By July 1, 2026, remaining food establishments must comply. Here is the link to the statute: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title10.1/chapter14/section10.1-1424.3/

New Homeowner Environmental Resources Guide

Our Green Business Council has partnered with the REALTOR® Association of Prince William (PWAR) to create an environmental sustainability guide aimed at homeowners.

PWC Landfill Tipping Fee

Beginning January 1, 2024, waste haulers and commercial users will be charged a $40 per ton tipping fee for regular refuse disposal. The New landfill tipping fee will go into effect January 1, 2024, and will apply to waste haulers, commercial users, and hauling companies disposing of refuse generated in Prince William County at Fairfax County facilities.

These fees fund landfill operations, trash disposal, composting, recycling operations, and importantly, the construction and capping of future cells. Fee information and FAQs are available at www.pwcva.gov/disposalfees or by clicking the link below.