The Stafford Sheriff's Office works in conjunction with the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board and the Recycling and Litter Prevention Office in the areas of public awareness, education and enforcement. Deputies in the Traffic Unit assist the Recycling Coordinator at the Regional Landfill in conducting litter-prevention workshops, handing out informational brochures and enforcing Stafford's litter laws. 

Stafford's Litter Laws

The Stafford County Code requires anyone who transports loose material in their vehicle to cover the contents or convey them in tightly secured and covered boxes or containers. Residents who do not properly secure their loads and are caught by the Sheriff’s Office are subject to fines or other punishments such as community service hours. 

Secure Your Load Workshops

The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board)  sponsors free workshops for Stafford and Fredericksburg citizens who want to combat litter. The workshops teach residents how to prevent littering by properly securing their vehicle loads so that items will not fall out of their vehicles. 

The workshops cover Stafford’s litter laws. They include two booth presentations as well as a video. After completing these, participants receive a free tarp kit to cover their vehicles. 

For more information on upcoming workshops, call Diane Jones, Stafford's Recycling Coordinator at (540) 658-8680 or e-mail recycling@co.stafford.va.us.