How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Howard County
Take it to the Alpha Ridge Landfill Residents’ Convenience Center. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.
Alpha Ridge Landfill Residents’ Convenience Center
Howard County residents with proof of residency; household trash, recycling, mattresses, electronics, scrap metal
| Monday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- Hazardous waste only on Saturdays, April through November.
2350 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Howard County residents only, with a driver’s license
- Saturdays only, April through November, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the county usually adds three Saturdays in the winter.
- Chemists check what you bring. Not taken: ammunition, asbestos, explosives, fireworks, PCBs, and commercial, medical, or radioactive 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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