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.

What kind of information are you looking for?

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, which is not provided by Baltimore County.
• 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.
• 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 trash and 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.
• 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