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Central Acceptance Facility
Central Acceptance Facility is a transfer station in Cockeysville, MD, in Baltimore County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items and household hazardous waste. It is one of 24 drop-off sites we list in Baltimore County.
| Address | 201 West Warren Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 Directions |
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| County | Baltimore County, MD |
| Phone | (410) 887-2000 |
| Website | baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm Holiday closures listed on a separate county page |
| Fees |
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| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, paint, household hazardous waste, motor oil, batteries |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: baltimorecountymd.gov, baltimorecountymd.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Baltimore County
- Baltimore County residents may use the three drop-off centers (Eastern Sanitary Landfill, Central and Western Acceptance Facilities) for free up to 10 visits per year; after that material goes to ESL at a prorated $125 per ton. Yard material for recycling must be in paper bags. Source
- Commercial accounts are required at all three facilities (rates $125/ton municipal solid waste, $200/ton special handling, $65/ton organics and brush). Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Baltimore County Materials Recovery Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm Flat fee, vehicles up to 7,000 lbs gross weight: $20Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Baltimore Recycling Center LLC Transfer station
- Roll Off Express, INC Transfer station
- Daniels Sharpsmart, INC Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Baltimore County Materials Recovery Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Yard Waste Drop-Off Recycling centerHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
More in Baltimore County
All 24 drop-off sites in Baltimore County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Acceptance Facility?
201 West Warren Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Central Acceptance Facility?
Central Acceptance Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items and household hazardous waste.
Can non-residents use Central Acceptance Facility?
No, it is for residents only.
How much does it cost to dump at Central Acceptance Facility?
Residents (up to 10 visits per year): Usually free; Residents after 10 visits (disposal at Eastern Sanitary Landfill): $125 per ton (prorated); Non-account holders minimum per transaction: $10. As shown on the county page, no effective date stated. Source checked October 2026.
When is Central Acceptance Facility open?
Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm. Holiday closures listed on a separate county page.
What other transfer stations are near Central Acceptance Facility?
Baltimore County Materials Recovery Facility in Cockeysville (< 1 mi), Northwest Transfer Station in Baltimore (9.1 mi) and Baltimore Recycling Center LLC in Baltimore (12 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Cockeysville?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Baltimore County Materials Recovery Facility, about < 1 miles away.
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