Dumps & landfills in Maryland
We list 196 places to drop off waste in Maryland, spread over 22 counties. That includes 22 active landfills, 58 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 15 hazardous waste drop-offs. 59 are public facilities; most of the rest are private and charge a gate fee. Hours and fees are verified for 17 sites so far.
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Most populated counties
Dumps near cities in Maryland
By material
Largest landfills by tons accepted
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Residents (up to 10 visits per year): Usually freeHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 3:30 pm Municipal solid waste per ton (resident rate): $0Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Forty West Municipal Landfill Landfill
- Newland Park Municipal Landfill Landfill
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
All counties in Maryland
- Allegany County3
- Anne Arundel County21
- Baltimore City29
- Baltimore County24
- Calvert County9
- Caroline County5
- Carroll County5
- Cecil County4
- Charles County4
- Dorchester County2
- Frederick County7
- Garrett County4
- Harford County7
- Howard County13
- Montgomery County13
- Prince George's County30
- Queen Anne's County1
- Somerset County1
- St. Mary's County3
- Washington County4
- Wicomico County5
- Worcester County2
Frequently asked questions
How many landfills are in Maryland?
We list 22 active municipal landfills in Maryland, based on EPA data and our own checks. Many counties use transfer stations instead and haul the waste to a regional landfill.
What is the largest landfill in Maryland?
By tons accepted (EPA LMOP): Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility (559,341 tons in 2022), Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill (385,312 tons in 2022) and Forty West Municipal Landfill (163,257 tons in 2022).
Where can I dump household hazardous waste in Maryland?
Maryland has 15 permanent drop-offs for household hazardous waste in our list. See the hazardous waste page for Maryland.
Does every county in Maryland have a dump?
No. In 2 counties we found no place for household trash; residents there use a site in a neighboring county or curbside service.