How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Carroll County
Household chemicals go to the county’s household hazardous waste collections, held in the spring and fall (the fall 2026 one was Oct. 17; the next isn’t posted yet). Motor oil, antifreeze, and car batteries go to the Northern Landfill any day it’s open.
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Carroll County residents; no commercial or farm waste
- Not taken: latex paint, alkaline batteries, ammunition, fireworks, propane tanks, asbestos, and medical waste.
Maryland’s collection days
One-day drop-offs that counties hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:
- Fri Nov. 6City of BaltimoreSisson Street household hazardous waste drop-off, Baltimore9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sat Nov. 7City of BaltimoreSisson Street household hazardous waste drop-off, Baltimore9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sat Nov. 7Charles CountyCharles County Department of Public Works, La Plata9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Household hazardous waste in other counties and cities
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