Charles County Landfill
County residents with proof of residence, and commercial haulers; trash, bulky items, tires, mattresses, scrap metal, yard waste
| Monday to Saturday | 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Vehicles over 10,000 pounds must weigh in by 3:30 p.m.
12305 Billingsley Road, Waldorf, MD 20602
What it takes
It’s the only place in Charles County that takes tires, some appliances, mattresses, and construction debris. The Department of Public Works household hazardous waste day takes household hazardous waste.
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.
- Anyone on the landfill working face must wear high-visibility clothing and a hard hat. Children stay in the vehicle. Vehicles over 10,000 pounds must weigh in by 3:30 p.m., and everyone must be out by 4.
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