Department of Public Works
Solid Waste Management Overview
Michael R. Beichler, Bureau Chief
111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 225
Towson, MD 21204
Administrative: 410-887-3188
Customer Service: 410-887-2000
Fax: 410-887-2931
E-mail: solidwaste@baltimorecountymd.gov
The Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management is responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste; the promotion of waste prevention, recycling, and resource recovery; and the monitoring and maintenance of disposal sites, including the Eastern Sanitary Landfill, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
What kind of information are you looking for?
Residential Collection - Trash, Recycling, and Yard Materials
- View/download your collection schedule
- Submit a request/complaint about your trash or recycling collection, or call 410-887-2000
- Learn about bulk item collection, which is not provided by Baltimore County
- Find additional collection information
Drop-off Facilities
- View hours/directions for the three County drop-off facilities
- View/download a list of the materials accepted (PDF) at each facility
- Read the disposal FAQ or regulations
- Learn how to recycle or properly dispose of household hazardous waste from the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability
Materials Accepted for Recycling
- Learn what can and can't be recycled in the single stream recycling program
- Find out what electronics are accepted for reuse or recycling at County drop-off facilities
- View additional recycling information
Holiday and Weather - Related Closings
- View information regarding holiday closings
- Read the Solid Waste Management inclement weather policy and check for updates
Bureau News and Publications
- View/download the County trash & recycling program guide (PDF), Reuse Directory (PDF), and more
- Visit the Bureau kids' pages for information and activities
- Sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter
Waste Prevention - Reduce and Reuse
- Learn about waste prevention
- View information about backyard composting and other ways to manage organic materials
The Bureau also has a long-running Internship Program.
If you have any questions, please call 410-887-2000 or e-mail solidwaste@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Revised February 27, 2012
