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Comprehensive electronics recycling drop-off service at Montgomery County's Shady Grove Transfer Station. Accepts computers, monitors, televisions, laptops, tablets, phones, printers, cables, and small electronics. Features dedicated recycling area with self-unload service. Batteries must be kept separate from electronics. Residents must provide proof of Montgomery County residency. Loads over 500 lbs require weighing and payment per Transfer Station fee schedule. Call MC311 to schedule on-call curbside collection as it's phased in. Follow on-site signs and staff directions for proper disposal.
Specialized household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off compound at Montgomery County's Shady Grove Transfer Station. Features blue-fenced secure area for safe disposal of hazardous materials. Accepts oil-based paints, solvents, pesticides, acids, bases, fluorescent bulbs, mercury items, and household chemicals. Paint giveaway program available while supplies last. Residential use only - businesses and contractors must use Ecowise services on Wednesdays 1-5 PM. All materials must be in original containers with labels intact for proper identification and safe handling.
Educational recycling center offering guided tours of materials processing operations. Located adjacent to the Shady Grove Transfer Station, this facility processes recyclable materials collected from Montgomery County residents and businesses. Features comprehensive educational programs showcasing the recycling process, waste reduction techniques, and environmental sustainability practices. Tours are available for groups of 5 to 30 people and must be scheduled in advance. Not a public drop-off site - use the Transfer Station for actual drop-offs in the same complex.
Dedicated scrap metal recycling area at Montgomery County's Shady Grove Transfer Station accepting large metal items at no charge. Specializes in appliances, metal furniture, grills, bicycles, and scrap metal containing 51% or more metal content. Refrigerants in appliances are properly evacuated per environmental standards. Features curbside scrap metal pickup available by appointment. Items must be delivered to the designated scrap metal area - do not place in blue recycling bins. Professional handling ensures proper recycling and environmental compliance.
County-operated recycling drop-off and transfer facility for Montgomery County residents.
Montgomery County's yard trim grinding operation within the Shady Grove Transfer Station complex. Accepts leaves, grass clippings, brush, yard trim, and holiday trees for processing into Leafgro compost. Features on-site grinding and composting operations that transform organic waste into valuable soil amendment products. Weekly curbside yard trim collection also available countywide. Materials are shredded and composted using advanced processing techniques to create high-quality compost for landscaping and gardening use.
