What clients say about Balls Ford Road Yard Waste Compost Facility in Manassas (VA)
It's a good place to go dump all your trash for free instead of having to pay an unreasonable amount of money to someone else to do it. You have to dump it, but everyone there is very helpful if you ask. I think it's a wonderful service to be able to take all your big items to get them off your yard free of charge! It's very organized as well to where you dump different things metal, cardboard,etc. Great resource to have!
This was the most convenient drop off for recycles I have experienced. It's self service but everything was clearly marked out.
The staff were friendly and helped out if you had questions.
Thumbs Up!
In addition to being incredibly convenient, when my wife and I were moving (of course in the rain) we had a uhaul full of stuff to dump and and we're panicking about dumping it all ourselves. But there were two gentlemen there (I forgot to grab their names) were SO helpful and SO supportive in helping us deal with it- if we had time before the move we'd bring them brownies or something. I can't even begin to express how grateful I am.
A great place to take your recycling if you live in the Manassas area
As with most areas, there are only a few places to drop off garbage or recycling. This is easy to find, easy to access and it was not very busy. Google maps shows two Balls Ford recycling centers. This is the one to the west of State Road 234. This is a standard recycling layout with a scale/entryway and checking the area and then drop-off areas for various items arrayed in a semi-circle as you go counter-clockwise around the site. You enter the site and drive your vehicle up onto a scale and talk to personnel through the window. They ask you to show proof that you live in the area or are a veteran. We had an entire truck full of boxes. In fact, we had boxes of boxes. There is no cost for residents and they direct you to the proper section to drop off your recycling. The cardboard box recycling area was halfway around from the entrance going counter-clockwise around the site. The people there even helped us unload and put the boxes into the compactor. The staff could not have been nicer from check-in to drop-off. It was a very nice experience after a long day of moving and I very much appreciate this site, its personnel, and their help. I would recommend this for anyone needing a good place to drop off recycling in the area.
One of the best things that Prince William County has going for it for its citizens. Very convenient, very friendly and very helpful. I own a place in Fluvanna County and they're not even open half the time.
This location allows for Prince William county residents to rid themselves of brush and other degradable foliage based items without any cost. You can also drop off recyclables and used motor oil.
Great customer service,
Since I moved to Manassas I been using Balls Ford Road Yard Waste for my yard waste or anything I don't want . The ppl in their are so helpful and the facility is very clean and they can recycle ♻️ pretty much everything that you don't need. I'll be back to buy some mulch and get rid of my yard waste.
Great facility, and the compost is absolutely worth the trip. Most every other place we've ordered compost from is strewn with pieces of plastic, old tennis balls, candy wrappers, etc. The compost from True State Farms is garbage free, and absolutely gorgeous as a top dressing for your garden beds.
A little confusing at first when it comes to where to go, but if you've been one time, it's a breeze the next time!
As an individual/non-commercial: Every time I’ve gone, someone always asks me if I need help, and even offers to help because of the amount of glass I bring. It makes me feel good that all of time and amount of glass I bring in goes to reducing my imprint on our land. Due to our current/ COVID situation I’m bringing 7 months worth of glass...
I’m a frequent visitor bringing in yard waste, cardboard, an occasional large appliance, and of course household flotsam and jetsam. Used to take old computer gear at this location but that is now exclusively at the Independent Hills facility and just on certain days of the week. Everyone is friendly, courteous, and helpful. You will receive a weight ticket if your bring in lots of yard waste. It’s their way of figuring out if you’re a commercial or private frequent visitor. There’s no charge for Prince William County visitors to bring waste materials.
Almost forgot to add that you can purchase high quality compost as well as black mulch at a very reasonable cost. Bulk only, pickup truck minimum quantity.
I've been to several disposal areas in different states and cities over the years. I recently visited Balls Ford. It's smaller than expected, but takes almost everything you need to drop. Far less chaotic. And the employees from check out to those working the yard are fantastic. Very nice. Very helpful. Always addressing you with a smile.
These people are very nice and helpful in disposing of household extras. Their yard waste process provides a great alternative to burning or landfilling perfectly compostable waste.
Website
