R-Board
The R-Board aspires to operate the best-run landfill in Virginia. Our landfill has environmentally sound waste management policies and an active recycling program.
Residential Hours:
Monday– Friday:
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please visit our contact page to find the right contact for any question.
Residents of the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County are allowed to dispose of their residential waste at the Regional Landfill and Belman Road Convenience Center. The Belman Road Convenience Center Rules require a coupon or annual pass to use the facility.
If you need to pay using cash or a credit card, please use the Regional Landfill. Learn more about fees.
Locations:
Regional Landfill
489 Eskimo Hill Road
Stafford, VA 22554
Belman Road Convenience Center
1200 Belman Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Belman Road Convenience Center and Regional Landfill Holiday Closings:
- New Year’s Day
- Easter Sunday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve (noon)
- Christmas Day
Regional Landfill Tour
Are you new to the landfill or have questions? Watch the Regional Landfill Tour to learn how to use it and what items are accepted. Learn more.
History
The R-Board was formed in 1987 as a joint venture between the governments of Stafford County and Fredericksburg. Our continuing mission has been to provide professional, courteous, and intelligent solutions to the waste disposal needs of their residents.
Landfill Geology
The area where the Regional Landfill lies is covered with deposits from the Cretaceous Period (66 to 145 million years ago) when the area was covered by sea. Fossils of invertebrates from this period have been found at the site. These sediments became limestone which was covered with sand and clay from the Potomac River during the Tertiary Period (2.6 to 66 million years ago).
Landfill Gas to Energy
The R-Board has a gas collection system and has flared the landfill gas as required by state regulations. This is done with an open flame at extremely high temperatures. The open flame produces much heat and the R-Board has found a way to use this wasted resource: generating electricity.
The process that we use takes advantage of the gasses created as trash breaks down in an oxygen-free environment. This breakdown creates methane and carbon dioxide along with other trace gasses. A free release into the atmosphere would contribute to greenhouse gases but our process collects this gas to generate electricity. Our two new generators now produce over 2 megawatts of electricity, enough to power over 1,300 homes per day.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions about anything relating to the R-Board, please refer to our FAQ pages!