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5 locations from 6 recycling listings in Derwood.
Transfer stations, landfills, and convenience centers where you can haul household trash, bulky items, and recycling yourself. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Transfer Stations & Dumps in Derwood
Electronics Recycling Drop-off - Shady Grove Transfer Station
(240) 777-0311
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.
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off - Shady Grove Transfer Station
(240) 777-0311
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.
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Scrap Metal Drop-off - Shady Grove Transfer Station
(240) 777-0311
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.
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Shady Grove Processing Facility & Transfer Station
240-777-0311
The Shady Grove Processing Facility & Transfer Station is Montgomery County's main trash and recycling drop-off, with a public entrance at 16101 Frederick Road in Derwood and a truck entrance at 16055 Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg. It takes household and commercial trash plus a wide set of recyclables and hazardous materials, including scrap metal, electronics, blue-bin commingled containers, mixed paper, yard trim, household hazardous waste, motor oil, tires, and propane tanks. Only material generated within Montgomery County is accepted, residents must show proof of residency, and loads over 500 lbs are weighed and charged per the County fee schedule. It is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (residents only, Shady Grove Road entrance).
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Yard Trim Drop-off (Grinding Operation) - Shady Grove Transfer Station
(240) 777-0311
Maryland Environmental Service operates Montgomery County yard-trim composting and grinding operations. Residents can bring yard trim to the Montgomery County Grinding Operation within the Shady Grove Solid Waste Transfer Station Complex in Derwood; the material is shredded and transported to the composting facility, where it is processed into Leafgro soil amendment.
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Transfer Stations & Dumps in Derwood: FAQ
Can I drop off household trash at a transfer station in Derwood, MD?
Most transfer stations and convenience centers take household garbage and bulky items, but some serve only commercial haulers and county sites may ask for proof of residency. Check the listing or call before you go.
How much does the dump cost in Derwood, MD?
Fees are usually charged by weight or by load, with surcharges for tires, mattresses, appliances, and construction debris. Some county convenience centers are free for residents because local taxes fund them.
What is the difference between a transfer station and a landfill?
A transfer station is a collection point: waste is unloaded, consolidated, and trucked to a landfill or processing plant. A landfill is the final disposal site. Convenience centers are small residential drop-off sites, often run by the county.