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Solid Waste Management

The Bureau is responsible for collection and disposal of solid waste; promotion of waste prevention, recycling and resource recovery; and monitoring and maintenance of disposal sites in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Trash and Recycling Drop-off Centers

Collection Set-Out Guide

Recycling Collection

Yard Materials Collection

Bulk Item Collection

  • Community Clean-up Program
  • Disposal Regulations, Guidelines and Procedures
  • Trash Cart Pilot Program in Essex
  • Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal
  • Recyclable Commodities Current Solicitations
  • Residential Refuse Disposal Authorization Request
  • Ten-Year Plan Development
  • Food Waste Reduction

ACCEPTED MATERIALS DIRECTORY

Search the Accepted Materials Directory to find out what type of materials are accepted at each drop-off center, including household hazardous waste. 

SUBMIT A REQUEST OR COMPLAINT

Submit a service request or complaint to the Bureau of Solid Waste online. We'll investigate your concern and contact you soon.

HOLIDAY- AND WEATHER-RELATED CLOSINGS

View the current operating status of Solid Waste Management facilities and collections operations.

Find out if a holiday affects your collection—consult your schedule to find out if an alternate collection is provided.

EASTERN SANITARY LANDFILL (ESL) INVOICES

Make an online payment for Eastern Sanitary Landfill invoices.

NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS

  • Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter or read The Resource blog. 
  • View or download the County's Reuse Directory.
  • View posted bid solicitations for recyclable commodities recovered at the County's sorting facility.

Contact Us

Bureau of Solid Waste Management

111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Room 211
Towson, Maryland 21204

Hours

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Email

solidwaste@baltimorecountymd.gov

Phone

410-887-2000

Fax

410-887-2931

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Solid Waste Bureau Chief

Nicholas Rodricks

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