FAQs

Why doesn't the City offer curbside recycling?: The City's recycling program has become a model for small communities. The percentage of citizens using the drop-off center rivals larger cities that have curbside service. The excellent participation along with the startup cost to offer curbside service versus the revenue from sale of recyclables has led the City to continue the drop-off program. The cost of starting a curbside program would have to be added to the garbage collection and disposal rates. Markets will continue to be monitored as well as other factors to make sure the citizens get the best service for the money.

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Recycling / Landfill / Sanitation

1. What hours are the landfill open?: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday Closed

2. What are the Recycling Center hours?: Mon -Wed, Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday Closed for Processing
Saturday 8:00am - Noon
Sunday Closed

3. What can I do with old Paint and Household Pesticides?: Old paint can be disposed of in two different ways. The can can be left open until the paint is completely hard and discarded with regular trash. Paint in liquid form, as well as household pesticides, can be taken to the landfill where they will be processed with wood chips, tested and landfilled. Cost of this service is:
Under 10 gallons $10.00
Over 10 gallons $10.00 plus $1.00 for each additional gallon

4. What do I do with old appliances?: Any metal object can be taken to the landfill and discarded at the metal collection area (next to the scale house. All appliances will be at no charge. Wire (from old fences, etc..) will also be taken, but needs to be rolled up and free from staves or other wooden posts.

5. What can I do with old TVs and Computers?: The Goodwill Store at 1420 East Main Street, Suite 700 will accept Computers, TVs and other electronics. For more information:
Dell Reconnect

6. I know I can't put my yard waste in my garbage; what can I do with it?: Grass, leaves, weeds and garden waste can be taken to the landfill's yard waste collection area for no charge. Brush and branches will also be taken, but for a processing fee of $48.00 per ton ($10.00 minimum charge).

7. Why does it cost so much to operate a landfill?: The Landfill is operated under Subtitle D Regulations which requires each cell to be constructed with an impermeable liner. The cost of constructing these cells is approximately $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per acre. Each acre of space lasts about 1 year.

8. Why doesn't the City offer curbside recycling?: The City's recycling program has become a model for small communities. The percentage of citizens using the drop-off center rivals larger cities that have curbside service. The excellent participation along with the startup cost to offer curbside service versus the revenue from sale of recyclables has led the City to continue the drop-off program. The cost of starting a curbside program would have to be added to the garbage collection and disposal rates. Markets will continue to be monitored as well as other factors to make sure the citizens get the best service for the money.

9. Why doesn't the City pick up commercial garbage?: The City does not pick up commercial garbage due to the fact that there are commercial haulers already doing business in the City of Fredericksburg.

10. Where can I find more information about Municipal Landfills?: To learn more about Municipal Landfills, garbage and hazardous waste, visit the US Environmental Protection Agency's website at http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/index.htm.