Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

Monthly composting classes present an excellent opportunity to become a steward of sustainability for our planet. These informative sessions cover the fundamentals of composting, including how to construct your own compost bin and identify suitable food scraps. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and receive valuable tips to enhance their home or community gardens. Furthermore, composting is akin to nurturing Mother Earth, as it reduces landfill waste while enriching our soil with essential nutrients. By attending these monthly gatherings, you not only contribute to environmental conservation but also connect with like-minded individuals who share your commitment to fostering a thriving planet. 🌍✨

03/12/2025

Calling all Stafford County Public Schools student artists! Join the R-Board and Stafford County Public Schools for an exciting 3-D art contest promoting anti-littering and recycling—let’s get creative for a cleaner community! Learn more at https://r-board.org/2025/02/get-rid-of-litter-3-d-art-contest/

03/04/2025

Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your child to enjoy hands-on, educational activities focused on composting and recycling.

Registration is required to secure your spot, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible to join us for a day filled with fun and learning! The deadline to register is Thursday, March 6th, to secure your spot. You can register and learn more at: https://form.jotform.com/250214172244142

The R-Board will host the spring break camp on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. If we do not receive at least 5 registrations by Thursday, March 6th, the event will be canceled.

03/03/2025

If you are transporting waste, it is vital to secure your loads properly. During this spring cleaning season, please ensure that your items are securely fastened. Improperly secured loads account for 71% of the litter found on our community's roadways. Remember, if you haul, secure it!

03/03/2025

Wildlife and litter don’t mix. Yet, according to our 2020 litter study, there are an estimated 50 BILLION pieces of litter along U.S. roadways and waterways! This litter has devastating effects on animals.

Today, on World Wildlife Day, make an impact in your community by taking the pledge! Together, we can protect our animal friends and create a better world. kab.org/greatest

03/03/2025

As spring approaches, it is the perfect time to demonstrate our commitment to our communities. We urge all residents of Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg to actively participate in efforts to keep our neighborhoods clean and vibrant. Learn more at https://r-board.org/community-outreach/

02/28/2025

Attention, South Stafford County residents! We found a new location for the recycling bin that was previously located at Gayle Middle School. Thank you to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for hosting the recycling dumpster at their Howell Branch Library.

Learn more at: https://r-board.org/2025/02/pilot-drop-off-recycling-program-at-the-howell-branch-library/

02/27/2025

The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) is proud to announce the completion of a new cell at its Regional Landfill.

02/21/2025

Hey, all you creative student artists! Get ready to unleash your imagination in a community-wide art showdown! It's time for the 3-Dimensional (that’s 3-D, if you’re counting) anti-littering and pro-recycling art contest! Let’s make some masterpieces that’ll make Mother Earth proud!
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02/20/2025

Stafford Shredding:
The next Shred-It event will be April 12th starting at 9:00 a.m. Mark your calendars for a safe and secure way to dispose of documents.

02/19/2025

Update: The library is closed, Wednesday, February 19 due to inclement weather. The Backyard Composting Class is canceled! Please check out the upcoming class in March!

If the weather holds off and it is safe to travel. There is a Backyard Composting 101 tonight at Howell Library at 6:00 pm.

02/13/2025

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 end of February. Stay tuned for an announcement, and thank you for recycling!

While we search to secure an alternative location, there are other drop-off locations in Stafford and Fredericksburg for those who cannot visit the Regional Landfill or Belman Road Convenience Center during operating hours:

- Rowser Building, 1739 Richmond Highway, Stafford, VA 22554
- Hugh Mercer Elementary, 2100 Cowan Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Lafayette Upper Elementary School, 3 Learning Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Contact Francesca Johnson, Recycling Manager, at 540-658-5279 or [email protected] for further assistance.

02/13/2025

The Commercial and Residential sides of the Regional Landfill and the Belman Road Convenience Center will be open on Monday, February 17, 2025.

02/13/2025

A "spring break environmental camp" is designed for children and teenagers to spend their spring break learning about environmental issues and engaging in hands-on activities to promote conservation and sustainability. Activities include a compost...

02/13/2025

The Commercial and Residential sides of the Regional Landfill and the Belman Road Convenience Center will open on time on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

02/11/2025

The Residential and Commercial side of the Regional Landfill and the Belman Road Convenience Center will open at 10 AM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.