Montgomery County convenience centers and dump hours
Convenience centers are what most people call the dump. This page covers the Poolesville Beauty Spot and the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station. Each one’s hours are posted below, with the rules that apply.
What to do with tires, mattresses, paint, and more
Before you go
- Residents bring proof of Montgomery County residency. Trash and yard trim loads under 500 pounds are free. The Transfer Station takes credit and debit cards only, no cash or checks, and may ask for a deposit that’s settled by weight on the way out.
Convenience centers
Poolesville Beauty Spot
Montgomery County residents only; bulk trash under 500 pounds, free
| Monday to Friday | Closed |
|---|---|
| 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.
19200 Jerusalem Road, Poolesville, MD 20837
Transfer stations
- Sort recyclables from trash before you come; the Transfer Station can’t take them mixed together.
- To dump on the main tipping floor you need a high-visibility vest, a hard hat, and closed-toe shoes, or you’ll be sent away until you have them.
Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station
Residents with proof of residency; trash, recycling, yard trim, hazardous waste, tires, and mattresses
| Monday to Saturday | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- On Sundays use the Commercial and Truck entrance, 16055 Shady Grove Road.
16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855
What to do with…
Questions? Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection answers at 240-777-0311.
Something different at the gate? Tell us what changed.