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2025 Annual Household Hazardous Waste Disposal and Electronics Recycling Day
The R-Board’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste Disposal and Electronics Recycling Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Stafford Regional Airport, 95 Aviation Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22406. You can attend this event if you...
Backyard Composting
The R-Board offers backyard composting classes that teach you how to compost your food scraps and yard waste, which compost bin might be right for your needs, and how to maximize your compost process. Composting 101 classes are open to everyone, but only residents of...
Mini Compost-a-Thon
Mini Compost-a-Thon Events The Mini Compost-a-Thon is an excellent opportunity to learn about composting and receive a free compost bin! You can visit any of these events to get a free countertop food scrap bin, learn about composting, and register to receive a free...
Recycling Made Easy
Do you recycle at the R-Board? We are dedicated to making it easier for you to recycle! Please visit the sales shed or gate shed at the Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford, VA, to get your complimentary recycling bin.
Organize a Litter Clean-Up
Do you want to make a difference in your community or neighborhood? Organize a community clean-up! The R-Board can provide litter pickers, safety vests, bags, and gloves. We will also collect the litter that is gathered. If you’re interested in organizing a community...
Pilot Drop-off Recycling Program at the Howell Branch Library
The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) is launching a pilot drop-off recycling program at the Howell Branch Library at 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22406. Residents can bring their single-stream recycling and place it in the R-Board...
R-Board Invests in New $8.5 Million Cell at Landfill
The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) is proud to announce the completion of a new cell at its Regional Landfill. This $8.5 million investment enhances service for City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County residents. As the landfill...
Get Rid of Litter! 3-D Art Contest
Get Rid of Litter! 3-D Art Contest Enter the R-Board and Stafford County Public Schools 3-D art contest. Submissions are accepted from Stafford County Public School students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. The R-Board and Stafford County Public Schools call...
Recycle Update
The R-Board would like to provide an update regarding the removal of the recycling dumpster from Gayle Middle School. The R-Board is still working to secure an alternative location in South Stafford. The R-Board hopes to have an alternative location confirmed by the...
2025 Residential Annual Passes are available for purchase on December 2, 2024
The 2025 residential annual pass will be available for purchase on December 2, 2024. The 2025 residential annual pass is $120 and available for purchase online, at the Regional Landfill, or the City of Fredericksburg Treasurer's Office. The Stafford County Treasurer's...
RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD AND AQUIA HARBOUR HOST LIONS CLUB RECEIVE GOVERNOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) / Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club Electronics Recycling Program was selected to be recognized as a silver medal winner for the 2024 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards. The 2024 Governor's...
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
The R-Board is dedicated to promoting the diversion of items from landfills through the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle. They encourage residents of the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County to participate in this effort by sharing their stories and...
R-Board Recognizes Matthew J. Kelly
The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board recognized Matthew J. Kelly for his outstanding dedication and service to the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board on November 16, 2023. Mr. Kelly served on the R-Board for over a decade, as a City...
Upcoming R-Board Meeting
R-Board meetings are open to the public. All R-Board meetings are held in the Board Chambers at George L. Gordon Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Rd., Stafford VA 22554. The next R-Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 1 p.m.. Learn more at...
REGIONAL LANDFILL ACCEPTS LATEX PAINT
The Regional Landfill at 489 Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford, VA 22554, accepts latex paint daily from residents of the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County. When you visit the landfill to take care of latex paint, please visit the sales shed attendant so they can...
RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD EARNS E3 RECERTIFICATION
The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) has earned its Exemplary Environmental Enterprise (E3) recertification in the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP) for the Regional Landfill. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality...
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