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Solid Waste and Recycling
Important Links and Information
Links: Quick Reference:
- Current Tipping Fees
- Hours and Driving Directions
- Paint disposal
- Battery disposal
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- Access transfer station through "Entrance Drive" (2nd right, coming from Frederick)
- Transfer station hours are 7 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Saturday
- Follow all safety signs and directions when using this facility
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Important Recycling Links and Information
Quick Links: Quick Reference:
- Cart Service, Repair, and Replace
- Recycle Coach App (What goes where)
- Citizens Convenience Center (CCC)
- Recycling Center
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- Frederick County offers both curbside recycling and access to the county's recycling center at our Reich's Ford Road facility for all Frederick County Residents.
- The Recycling Center can be accessed Monday- Saturday, 7 AM -4:30 PM.
- Foam, Cooking and Motor Oil, Antifreeze, lead acid batteries, scrap metal, appliance, and rigid plastics are accepted at no cost.
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Our Yard Waste and Compost Program
Links: Quick Reference
- Mulch and Compost Availability and Rates
- Yard Waste and Drop Off Information
- Grasscycling At Home
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- Allows Frederick County residents and businesses to dispose of yard waste created in Frederick County at no cost.
- Yard waste drop off and purchasing of compost is available Monday-Saturday 7:00 AM- 4:30 PM and can be accessed by Entrance Road (2nd Right coming from Frederick)
- Follow all signs and instructions
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Landfill General Line: 301-600-1848
Recycling Hotline: 301-600-2960
Text Us: 301-900-7010 (Non-Emergency Only)
Address: 9031 Reichs Ford Road, Frederick, Maryland, 21704
Recycling Center may be accessed from "Recycle Road."
Scalehouse, Transfer Station, and Yardwaste may be accessed from "Entrance Road"
Site Hours:
Monday- Saturday 7A-4:30P
Administration Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30A-4:30P
The Division of Solid Waste and Recycling is responsible for multiple essential services and programs in Frederick County that affect all households and businesses. This does not include trash collection services, which are provided by municipalities or private haulers and contracted by municipal governments, homeowner's associations, or individual residents. Other responsibilities include:
- Management of the currently operating the Site B Sanitary Landfill, as well as monitoring and managing the closed landfill (site A)
- Management and contractor oversight for the county's curbside residential recycling program
- Operation of a recycling drop-off center
- Operation of Frederick County's yard waste and compost program
- Organization of Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off events
- Educational outreach services for all of the previously listed programs