Solid Waste Management

Michael R. Beichler, Bureau Chief

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.

Residential Collection: Trash, Recycling and Yard Materials

• View and download your collection schedule.
• Submit a request or complaint about your trash or recycling collection, or call 410-887-2000 (residents of multi-family dwellings should contact their property manager directly).
• Learn about bulk item collection.
• Read collection regulations.
• Find additional collection information.

Drop-off Facilities

• View hours and directions for the three County drop-off facilities.
• Search a directory of materials accepted at each facility.
• Make an online payment for Eastern Sanitary Landfill Invoices.
• Read the disposal Frequently Asked Questions or regulations.
• Learn how to recycle or properly dispose of household hazardous waste.
• Read about the community clean-up application process and policies.

 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

• Find out if a holiday affects your collection (consult your schedule to find out if an alternate collection is provided).
• Read the Solid Waste Management inclement weather policy and check for updates.

Bureau News and Publications

• View or download the County's Reuse Directory (PDF) and more.
• Visit the Bureau kids' pages for information and activities.
• Sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter.
• View posted bid solicitations for recyclable commodities recovered at the County's sorting facility.

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.

Contact Information

111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 211
Towson, Maryland 21204

Customer Service Phone Number: 410-887-2000
Fax: 410-887-2931
Email: solidwaste@baltimorecountymd.gov