Category Archives: Broadlands General News

Normal Yard Waste Services Resume 6/22/20

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Beginning Monday, June 22, Patriot Disposal will resume normal yard waste pick up. Bulk pick up still requires advanced notice with the following limitations:

  • Advance notice is required for all items by phone at 703-257-7100 or by email at customerservice@patriotdisposalservices.com.
  • There will be a nominal charge of $25.00 and up per item for bulk items such as small furniture and mattresses to cover the additional handling costs that they incur due to COVID-19.

Temporary Pool Guidelines

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Due to the impact of COVID-19, Broadlands Association, Inc. is modifying the Modification Design Guidelines for the pools in 2020.  Residents desiring to temporarily install a small pool higher than 2 feet or training pool, must submit an application and comply with the general guidelines for pools.  In addition, these pools must conform to Loudoun County fence requirements for pools that require a closed type vertical barrier not less than four feet in height above ground surface, which will prevent the smallest of children from getting through. If the pool will be removed by September 30, 2020, additional screening for the pool will not be required. Turf must be restored when the pool is removed. Please review the Design Guidelines page for additional.

Patriot Disposal Makes Changes to Services…

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5.15.20 NOTICE FROM PATRIOT DISPOSAL REGARDING CHANGE IN SERVICES:

Effective Monday, May 18th, Patriot Disposal will continue with regular yard waste collections and resume bulk/special item pick-ups, with the following limitations:

Yard Waste Collection:

  • The number of bags that will be picked up per home has been increased from 3 to 5.
  • All yard waste must be placed in paper bags or in a rigid container clearly marked “yard waste.” Yard waste in plastic bags will not be picked up.
  • Bundles or loose branches placed at the curb will not be picked up.
  • Residents are limited to a maximum of 5 bags of yard waste per home per pickup.
  • As a reminder, unaccepted materials include tree stumps, food waste, lumber, treated wood, pallets, sawdust, dirt, mulch and sod. Please do not mix any of these materials in with your yard waste.

Bulk and Special Item Collection:

All residential customers can now begin scheduling bulk and special item collection with the following limitations:

  • Advance notice is required for all items by phone at 703-257-7100 or by email at customerservice@patriotdisposalservices.com.
  • There will be a nominal charge of $25.00 and up per item for bulk items such as small furniture and mattresses to cover the additional handling costs that we incur due to COVID-19.

Due to the increased volume being generated at curbside and the attempt to minimize risk to their employees, the following changes will take place effective Monday, April 6th:

  • All trash or recycling must be containerized to avoid risk to the employees. Residents who have extra trash or recyclables that do not fit into their containers must be kept until the next collection day. No bagged or loose trash/recycling placed next to the containers will be collected. 
  • Please read full notice from Patriot Disposal>>

Yard Waste Update Effective April 13:

Following discussions with Loudoun County officials, Patriot Disposal will amend their yard waste service offering effective Monday, April 13th, 2020. These changes coincide with the county’s by-laws. Here is how Patriot Disposal will operate:

  • yard waste will be collected every Monday at curbside
  • 3 bags per household limit on Mondays
  • all material must be in paper bags…NO Plastic will be collected
  • No bundles or piles will be collected
  • Safety remains the top priority