Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Northern Municipal Landfill
You will find Northern Municipal Landfill in Westminster, MD. It is a landfill in Carroll County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush and tires. It is one of 5 drop-off sites we list in Carroll County. It handled about 9,145 tons of waste in 2009 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 1400 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster, MD 21157 Directions |
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| County | Carroll County, MD |
| Phone | (410) 386-4550 |
| Website | carrollcountymd.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm Sat: 7 am to 3 pm |
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| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Tires |
| Operator | Carroll County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1988 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: ccgprod1.carrollcountymd.gov, carrollcountymd.gov, carrollcountymd.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Carroll County
- Carroll County residents can bring waste and recyclables to the Northern Landfill Monday through Saturday during normal operating hours. The Hoods Mill convenience center has been closed to residential waste and recycling drop-off since April 2020. Source
- Residents with proper identification can drop off yard waste from their own property free of charge. Source
Before you go
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other landfills nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Household trash from county residents (first 2 tons per fiscal year): FreeHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Fort Detrick - Area B & Main Post Landfill
- 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: 9 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Modern Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Sat: 8 am to 4 pm
- Yard Waste Drop-Off Recycling centerHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
More in Carroll County
All 5 drop-off sites in Carroll County · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Northern Municipal Landfill?
1400 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster, MD 21157. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Northern Municipal Landfill?
Northern Municipal Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush and tires.
Is Northern Municipal Landfill open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district. Rules can differ for businesses and residents.
How much does it cost to dump at Northern Municipal Landfill?
Municipal waste: $70 per ton; Bulky waste: $75 per ton; Construction/demolition waste: $85 per ton; Minimum disposal fee: $8. Tip fees effective January 1, 2026. Source checked October 2026.
When is Northern Municipal Landfill open?
Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm; Sat: 7 am to 3 pm.
What other landfills are near Northern Municipal Landfill?
Alpha Ridge Municipal Landfill in Marriottsville (17 mi), Fort Detrick - Area B & Main Post in Frederick (27 mi) and Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility in White Marsh (31 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Westminster?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Howard County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off, about 15 miles away.
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