Department of Public Works household hazardous waste day
County residents, first Saturday of each month
| Monday to Friday | Closed |
|---|---|
| First Saturday of the month | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
What it takes
It’s the only place in Charles County that takes household hazardous waste. The Charles County Landfill takes tires, some appliances, mattresses, and construction debris.
Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.
Charles County rules
- Everything brought to the landfill and recycling centers must come from Charles County. Bring proof of residence: a driver’s license, tax or water bill, mortgage statement, lease, or SMECO bill.
- Residents pay a flat rate at the landfill: $5 a load for a car, van, or SUV and $15 for a pickup. Vehicles with a trailer or hitch attachment pay $118 a ton, $15 at least. Yard waste and scrap metal are free; tell the clerk.
- Business signs or lettering, ladder racks, sideboards, stake or utility bodies, box trucks, cargo vans, or paying with a business card or check put a load on commercial rates: $118 a ton.
Something different at the gate? Tell us what changed.