How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Frederick County
Household chemicals go to the county’s free hazardous waste drop-off events; the last one in 2026 was Oct. 10. The county posts the next date on its hazardous waste page.
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Households only; no business waste
- Not taken: alkaline or lead-acid batteries, motor oil and antifreeze, kerosene and diesel, fire extinguishers, fuel tanks over 1 pound, explosives, ammunition, vapes, and radioactive or biohazard 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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