Graphic: Keep America Beautiful
County staff and volunteers will be at five recreation centers and libraries this month, and residents can take a pledge to enter a prize contest.
Not sure what goes in the blue bin? Prince William County is marking America Recycles Day this month with hands-on activities at county facilities, where staff and volunteers will answer questions about recycling and proper waste disposal.
America Recycles Day is an annual awareness campaign run by Keep America Beautiful. It has been held every Nov. 15 since 1997. The county says it will celebrate throughout November, with help from Keep Prince William Beautiful volunteers.
Where to go
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Sharon Baucom Dale City Recreation Center, 9 a.m. to noon.
Monday, Nov. 16
Potomac Library, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Montclair Library, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Chinn Park Recreation Center, 9 a.m. to noon.
Friday, Nov. 20
Bull Run Library, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Take the pledge, win a prize
Prince William is joining other Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments jurisdictions in inviting residents to take the 2026 "I Recycle" pledge and be entered to win prizes. You can take the pledge online at mwcog.org/recyclesday through Nov. 20. You can also take it in person at one of the library or recreation center activities. The county's announcement doesn't say what the prizes are.
More information
For general recycling information, visit the county's recycling page. For more on America Recycles Day, visit Keep America Beautiful.
Source: Prince William County Solid Waste Management, news release dated Oct. 20, 2026.
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