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As you are hopefully aware already, our community needs to source a new disposal company.  Patriot Disposal has decided to change their business model and not service communities that require individual customer billing.  As of September 30, 2021, Gaila Woods will be without a trash service provider.

The difficulty in finding a new disposal vendor has not only to do with individual billing but also with the construction of our roads, i.e., finding a company that agrees to bring a smaller sized garbage truck into our community.  This is the sole reason that the HOA is involved with this change.

It took some effort, but we have worked out an agreement with Disposal Services, LLC, and they will provide service to our community starting with their first pickup on October 6, 2021.  If you want to continue trash service, you will need to contact them to set up your account.  Starting in October the new pickup day for trash AND recycling will be on Wednesday mornings.  They will be providing new cans the exact same size as the current ones we have from Patriot.  The cost is $30 per month for both trash and recycle or $20 per month for just trash (billed quarterly).  The new 96 gallon trash toter and (if you select recycling) the new 64 gallon recycling toter will be delivered on September 29, 2021.

Please put your cans out on Tuesday evenings and take them back to your house by Wednesday evenings.

Please contact Angie Cropper with Disposal Services, LLC, at (703) 670-9652 or (703) 441-1111 to set up your new account. 

Disposal Services, LLC
P.O. Box 1134
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 670-9652 or (703) 441-1111
Office Hours – 9AM to 5PM Monday-Friday
disposalservicesllc@yahoo.com

Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience,
Jeff Garner
President GWCC

PS – this information will also be mailed to all homes in the community

I am having a multi-family yard sale at my house on Napa on August 21st (rain date August 22nd) and would like to know if any other homes in our neighborhood would like to participate?  I plan to post several notices in various places announcing the yard sale and do not mind adding more addresses – or even the entire neighborhood – to my listings.

Let me know….Jeff Garner, President GWCC

We have marked the potholes and large cracks on our roads with spray paint.  We have a contract to repair the roads where they are marked.  The contactor will be starting sometime in September.

The board in in discussions with a possible new trash company to service our community.  If all of the details are agreed upon by both parties this is what we will be getting for $30 a month:

• The same size trash and recycle cans – 96 gallon for trash and one 64 gallon for recycling
• New trash pickup day – Wednesday mornings for both types (put out Tuesday night)
• Locked in price for three years
• No additional cost for yard waste

We will also have the option for a twice per week pickup for $7 dollars additional – it is a decision that needs to be made for everyone – not just some once a week and some twice.  Currently 73 out of possible 100 houses are using Patriot Disposal.  If I get email from 44 folks (60%) saying that they want twice a week pickup that is what we go with and the same for once a week – first one to 44 is what we go with.  If I do not get a 60% vote either way we will stick with once per week pickup.  Please send your name, address and if you want once or twice a week trash pickup to president@gailawoods.com to participate.  I will post the counts here as they come in once the names and addresses are matched up to our database.

If you have any questions or comments please click on the title of this post and add it there.

UPDATE 8/2:  Looks like we will be looking at once per week pickup for trash and recycling.  Stay tuned for more info regarding change over procedure.  We are going to continue with Patriot until the last pickup day in September (9/29).  Patriot will pick up their trash cans on their last pickup date for trash and recycling.

25MPH speed limit signs were installed today at both entrances to the community.  Please slow down and watch out for neighbors walking along the roads!

Those of you in the community who use Patriot Disposal for their trash and recycling services have already received or will soon be getting a letter from them explaining that as of September 30th they are no longer providing service for our community.  The board is already working on alternative solutions and will be updating this posting when we have more information to share.

UPDATE (7/20/2021):  We are working with a couple different companies right now to replace Patriot.  Please DO NOT try to find a company yourself – the reason the HOA is working on this for the community as a whole instead of as individuals is to make sure that whatever company services Gaila Woods agrees to only use smaller trash trucks.  The normal size trucks (and larger) will destroy the roads due to their weight and because our roads are of tar/chip construction.

UPDATE (7/21/2021):  I called Patriot regarding the last two Tuesday morning trash pickups that were missed and they assured me that it was in no way related to the September 30th cut-off date.  The have had 10 different employees suffer from heat related issues on both days and were not able to finish their routes.  I also have been promised that if it happens again that the board will get notified.

Please be advised that Prince William County (PWC) has recently incorporated changes to its County Code regarding curbside collection of yard waste. Please see the summary of the changes from PWC here.

Effective October 1, 2021, residential yard waste in PWC must be collected separately from trash March 1st through December 31st. Also included will be Christmas tree recycling pickup during the first two weeks of January.

These changes to the County Code will result in a significant increase in the monthly price that you are currently paying. This requirement will require us to route an additional vehicle to collect yard waste from your community once weekly. Currently, yard waste is collected with the trash.

Additional details will be provided prior to October 1st regarding the exact amount of the increase, as well as set-out requirements and other specifications.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or require additional clarification, please visit the County’s website and/or contact your Patriot Disposal sales representative. Thank you.

Thank you,

Patriot Disposal, Inc.

• as long as the property belongs to YOU, or
• you have WRITTEN permission from the owner — on your person — while you are riding.

• Know your vehicle, because there are different operator and safety rules based on horsepower.
• Know the rules for the age-group of your rider.
• Know the rules of the road.
• Know the law.
• Ride safely and responsibly. 

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

Yard Waste Collection

• 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.

Thank you for your patience throughout this process. If you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact us at (703) 257-7100 or by email at customerservice@patriotdisposalservices.com.

Thank you,

Patriot Disposal, Inc.