LandfillVerified October 2026

Forty West Municipal Landfill

You will find Forty West Municipal Landfill in Hagerstown, MD. It is a landfill in Washington County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. We list 4 other drop-off sites in Washington County. It handled about 163,257 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).

Address	12630 Earth Care Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Directions
County	Washington County, MD
Phone	(240) 313-2790
Website	washco-md.net
Hours	Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3:30 pm Inbound scale closes at 3:00 pm and gates close at 3:30 pm. Permit sales Mon-Sat 8:00 am-2:30 pm. Closed on listed county holidays including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Fees	Household waste, per ton $55 Construction and demolition debris, per ton $78 Yard debris, per ton $63 Minimum scale fee $10 Electronics, per ton ($10 minimum) $55 Recyclables crossing the scale, per ton ($10 minimum) $30 Auto and light truck tires, up to 5 $3 each Refrigerators, dehumidifiers and air conditioners $5 each Scrap metal, used motor oil, antifreeze, cooking oil (up to 5 gallons each) Free From the county Solid Waste Citizens Guide (updated 2026). Call for current prices on tires over 5, mattresses and other items.
Who can use it	Open to non-residents
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, motor oil, recycling
Payment	cash, check, card
Operator	Washington County (publicly owned)
Opened	2000

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: washco-md.net, washco-md.net. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Washington County

Washington County residents need an annual residential trash permit (regular $135, senior 62+ $98, disabled veteran $98; permits run July 1 to July 1) to use the four convenience centers. The permit covers household trash from your residence only; construction debris, bulk items, mattresses, tires, refrigerant appliances and electronics are not covered. Source
Cash customers without a permit can use Forty West Landfill and pay at the scale (cash, check or credit card plus fee). Source

Before you go

Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.

Other landfills nearby

Mountain View Reclamation Landfill

9446 Letzburg Rd, Greencastle · 9.2 mi · (717) 597-5666
R and a Bender Landfill Landfill

1660 Orchard Road, Chambersburg · 25 mi
Fort Detrick - Area B & Main Post Landfill

810 Schreider St, Frederick · 26 mi
Cumberland County Landfill Landfill Verified

620 Newville Road, Newburg · 37 mi · (717) 423-9953

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Reichs Ford Road Recycling Center Recycling center Verified

9031 Reichs Ford Road, Frederick · 32 mi · (301) 600-2960

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metalAppliances

More in Washington County

All 5 drop-off sites in Washington County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Maryland

Frequently asked questions

Where is Forty West Municipal Landfill?

12630 Earth Care Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.

What can I drop off at Forty West Municipal Landfill?

Forty West Municipal Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances.

Can non-residents use Forty West Municipal Landfill?

Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.

How much does it cost to dump at Forty West Municipal Landfill?

Household waste, per ton: $55; Construction and demolition debris, per ton: $78; Yard debris, per ton: $63; Minimum scale fee: $10. From the county Solid Waste Citizens Guide (updated 2026). Call for current prices on tires over 5, mattresses and other items.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Forty West Municipal Landfill open?

Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3:30 pm. Inbound scale closes at 3:00 pm and gates close at 3:30 pm. Permit sales Mon-Sat 8:00 am-2:30 pm. Closed on listed county holidays including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas..

What other landfills are near Forty West Municipal Landfill?

Mountain View Reclamation in Greencastle (9.2 mi), R and a Bender Landfill in Chambersburg (25 mi) and Fort Detrick - Area B & Main Post in Frederick (26 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Hagerstown?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Reichs Ford Road Recycling Center, about 32 miles away.

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