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Composting Facility
Balls Ford Road Yard Waste Compost Facility
13000 Balls Ford Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 792-4670Balls Ford Road Yard Waste Compost Facility in Manassas is where locals bring yard trimmings and other compostable organics. Haulers range from homeowners with pickup trucks to landscapers with trailers, and the place has the look of a working, high-volume Northern Virginia operation.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale area near the front; most vehicles stop to weigh in and then drive on to the drop-off lanes. The site is open and industrial-big windrows or piles of compost material, heavy equipment moving around, and wide drive paths for trucks. Pull up slowly, keep an eye out for loaders and trucks, and plan for a short stop at the scale before leaving.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Weekends, especially during spring yard cleanup time, can get backed up-try to go early in the morning on a weekday if possible.
- Secure and tarp loose loads so debris doesn’t blow out while driving; it makes the drop-off quicker and cleaner.
- Have your truck or trailer organized so unloading is straightforward; separate bulky branches from loose brush to save time at the pile.
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