Recycling & Waste Prevention

The Recycling Division is responsible for promoting recycling and waste prevention (reduction and reuse).

Baltimore County's only landfill, Eastern Sanitary Landfill, is already half full. We can preserve the life of the County's landfill by recycling as much as possible and reducing our waste.

Single Stream Recycling Collection Information

Find information on how to set out recyclables for collection, what materials are accepted in the new program, and more.

Collection Connection

Get connected to Baltimore County's recycling program. View and/or download your collection schedule, submit a request or complaint regarding your trash and recycling collection, view our collection program guide, and more.

Electronics Recycling Information

Learn about Baltimore County's new e-cycling legislation and how to recycle unwanted electronics.

Medicine Disposal

Learn about ways to properly dispose of both over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Join Our E-Mail Group

Sign up for our e-mail group to receive The Re-Source, our quarterly newsletter, for viewing and/or downloading. In addition, you will receive occasional e-mails about news and upcoming events.

Composting

Composting and vermicomposting are great ways to handle organics, including yard materials and food residuals.

Publications and Downloads

Baltimore County produces many educational publications, including our quarterly newsletter, a Reuse Directory, and a trash and recycling program guide. Recycling posters are also available for downloading.

Internship Program

Information on the Bureau of Solid Waste Management's internship program, including details on how to apply.

Kids' Pages

Activities and information designed to help kids get involved in recycling and caring for the environment.

Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan

The County's approved Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan, including an Executive Summary, may be viewed here.

Revised February 5, 2010