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How to get rid of brush and yard waste in Frederick County

Take it to the Reichs Ford Road Landfill and Transfer Station or the Reichs Ford Road Recycling Drop-Off Center. Cost: up to 5 bags a day free at the recycling drop-off; otherwise $10 minimum, then $25 a ton. Limit: branches under 6 inches across and 8 feet long.

One of two places in Frederick County that take brush and yard waste. The rest are listed below.

Reichs Ford Road Landfill and Transfer Station

Frederick County waste only, with a driver’s license; $10 minimum

Hours
Monday to Saturday7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

9031 Reichs Ford Road, Frederick, MD 21704

Use the main entrance and the scale house

Get directionsCall the center: 301-600-1848

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 26, 2026.

Sources: Frederick County: Location, Site Hours & Driving Directions; Frederick County: Landfill Information; Frederick County: Facility Use: Conditions, Materials Accepted, and Fees

Rules for brush and yard waste

Fee
Up to 5 bags a day free at the recycling drop-off; otherwise $10 minimum, then $25 a ton
Limit
Branches under 6 inches across and 8 feet long
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Larger loads go through the main entrance to the yard waste paddock. No food scraps.

Other places that take brush and yard waste

Brush and yard waste in other counties and cities

Sources: Frederick County: Yard Waste and Compost Program; Frederick County: Drop-Off Center for Recyclable Materials

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