Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Alpha Ridge Municipal Landfill
You will find Alpha Ridge Municipal Landfill in Marriottsville, MD. It is a landfill in Howard County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 14 drop-off sites we list in Howard County. EPA records show it took in about 1,600 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 2350 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104 Directions |
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| County | Howard County, MD |
| Phone | (410) 313-6444 |
| Website | howardcountymd.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Transfer station (commercial and large loads) is open Mon-Sat 8:00-3:00. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Vehicles arriving after closing are not admitted. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Valid driver's license or accepted ID showing a Howard County address |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, paint, batteries |
| Not accepted | hot ashes, liquid paint, liquid waste, dead animals, firearms, commercial hazardous waste, tires on rims, engine blocks |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | card |
| Operator | Howard County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1980 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: howardcountymd.gov, howardcountymd.gov, howardcountymd.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Howard County
- Alpha Ridge Landfill accepts only waste generated in Howard County. Residents must show a valid driver's license or accepted ID with a Howard County address. Source
- Household solid waste from county residents in qualifying vehicles (up to 3/4 ton, registered in Howard County) is free up to 2 tons per fiscal year (July-June); a Special Exception may be granted for larger vehicles or loads. Source
- Trailers, box trucks and rental trucks (such as U-Haul or Penske) cannot enter the Residents' Convenience Center and count as commercial vehicles that must cross the scales. 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.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other landfills nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm … Municipal waste: $70 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTires
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 9 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Residents (up to 10 visits per year): Usually freeHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Fort Detrick - Area B & Main Post Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Sat: 8 am to 4 pm
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm Residents (up to 10 visits per year): Usually freeHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous waste
More in Howard County
All 14 drop-off sites in Howard County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Alpha Ridge Municipal Landfill?
2350 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Alpha Ridge Municipal Landfill?
Alpha Ridge Municipal Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hot ashes, liquid paint, liquid waste, dead animals, firearms and commercial hazardous waste.
Can non-residents use Alpha Ridge Municipal Landfill?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Valid driver's license or accepted ID showing a Howard County address.
How much does it cost to dump at Alpha Ridge Municipal Landfill?
Household trash from county residents (first 2 tons per fiscal year): Free; Household trash over 2 tons: $106.00 per ton; Construction and demolition debris: $106.00 per ton; Clean wood / yard trim: Free up to 2 tons per fiscal year, then $40.00 per ton. Rates effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Mattress and appliance charges are listed under the commercial schedule; call to confirm residential rates.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Alpha Ridge Municipal Landfill open?
Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. Transfer station (commercial and large loads) is open Mon-Sat 8:00-3:00. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Vehicles arriving after closing are not admitted..
What other landfills are near Alpha Ridge Municipal Landfill?
Northern Municipal Landfill in Westminster (17 mi), Millersville Landfill & Resource Recovery Facility in Severn (19 mi) and Quarantine Road Municipal Landfill in Baltimore (20 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Marriottsville?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Howard County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off, about 1.8 miles away.
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