Dumps & landfills in Charles County, MD
We list 4 places in Charles County, MD where you can drop off waste: 1 landfill and 1 transfer station or drop-off center, plus recyclers for other materials. The largest city in the county is Waldorf. For 1 site we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (1)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (1)Construction debris (2)
County rules
- Charles County facilities accept waste and recycling only from within Charles County; proof of residency is required (driver's license, tax or water bill, mortgage statement, rental agreement or SMECO bill). Source
- Vehicles with an out-of-county ID, a trailer or hitch, ladder racks, side boards, a stake or utility body, a box truck or cargo van, signs or lettering, or paying by business check or credit card are classed as commercial. Source
Landfills in Charles County
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 4 pm Car, van or SUV (residential): $5 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushTiresScrap metalMattresses
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Charles County
- Wb Waste Solutions, LLC Transfer station
Construction debris in Charles County
- Potomac Metals INC. - Waldorf C&D recyclerConstruction debrisScrap metal
- Waldorf Metal Company C&D recyclerConstruction debrisScrap metal
Nearest hazardous waste drop-off
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 6:30 am to 3 pm … Residential pickups, cars, SUVs, passenger vans up to 3/4 ton (residential, unmodified): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm … Trash, bulk or unbagged (scale): $98/ton, $39 minimumHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Charles County?
Charles County Municipal Landfill (Waldorf) and Wb Waste Solutions, LLC (Hughesville) take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Charles County?
We list 1 active landfill in Charles County: Charles County Municipal Landfill.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Charles County?
We know of no permanent hazardous waste drop-off inside Charles County. The nearest is Missouri Avenue Residential Drop-Off Convenience Center, about 18 miles away.
How much does the dump cost in Charles County?
Charles County Municipal Landfill: car, van or suv (residential) $5 per load. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Charles County?
Charles County Municipal Landfill is for residents only. Proof needed: Driver's license, tax or water bill, mortgage statement, rental agreement or SMECO bill showing a Charles County address.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Charles County?
See the pages for tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Charles County below.
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