Trash and Recycling Cart Guide

Trash and recycling carts for residents come in three sizes. You can choose the size that best suits your needs when you order a new or replacement cart.

Do not set out loose trash bags or raw trash for collection. You could receive a fine of $500 plus the cost of disposal.

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Trash Carts


Trash carts were introduced to the City of Manassas in 2014. The carts were distributed to help residents comply with the new Solid Waste Code and to reduce the number of plastic trash bags on our streets.
The trash carts are for household trash only. Do not use these carts for recycling or yard waste.

All City trash carts are dark gray with a black lid and have:

  • City of Manassas Seal
  • Contact information for the Trashline
  • Words "TRASH ONLY" printed on the lid
  • Serial numbers beginning CM6T or CM9T
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Recycling Carts
The City of Manassas first introduced recycling for residents in 1989. Recycling carts were introduced in 2009, giving residents an easier and more convenient way to recycle plastic, paper and metal/aluminum cans. The City uses a single stream recycling system. This means that residents do not have to separate their recycling.
Recycling carts are for recycling only.
Do not use these carts for trash or yard
waste. Do not place plastic bags in your
recycling cart.

All City recycling carts are dark green with
with a green lid and have:

  • City of Manassas printed on the side
  • Contact information for the Trashline
  • A recycling symbol on the side
  • Serial numbers beginning 09M

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Recycling Bins
Recycling bins offer a smaller and more
compact way for residents to recycle.
Do not use these bins for trash or yard
waste. Do not place plastic bags in your
recycling bin.

All City recycling bins are green or black and have:

  • A City of Manassas imprint
  • The Trashline phone number
  • A recycling symbol
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Ordering a new trash cart, recycling cart or bin is easy. Just follow the links and fill in an online request form.
Please call the Trashline on 703-257-8252 for more information.