Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Maryland

9 locations in 6 cities.

Drop-off sites for leaves, grass, brush, and branches, many of which sell mulch or compost back. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so confirm with the facility before you go.

Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off by city

Eastern Citizens' Convenience Center

6101 Bowley's Lane

(410) 396-9950

Baltimore City operates the Eastern Residential Recycling Center at 6101 Bowleys Lane for eligible city residents to drop off household waste and recyclables.

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Northwest Transfer Station (Residential Drop-off)

5030 Reisterstown Road

(410) 396-2706

Baltimore City’s Northwest Transfer Station at 5030 Reisterstown Road provides residential drop-off for waste and recyclables. City ID is required for residents.

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Quarantine Road Landfill (Residential Drop-off Center)

6100 Quarantine Road

(410) 396-3772

Baltimore City operates a residential drop-off at Quarantine Road Landfill, 6100 Quarantine Road, for eligible city residents.

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Southwestern Residential Drop-off Center (Western Sanitation Yard)

701 Reedbird Ave.

(410) 396-3367

Southwestern residential drop-off center (also known as Western Sanitation Yard) operated by Baltimore City DPW, providing recycling and waste disposal services to city residents. Features eCycling services for electronic waste disposal and accepts a variety of materials. Offers seasonal extended hours during summer months. All services are free for Baltimore City residents with proper identification. Vehicle restrictions and load limits apply to ensure fair access for all residents.

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Bowie Kenhill Center Food Waste Drop-Off

2614 Kenhill Dr

(301) 809-3044

Bowie Kenhill Center accepts resident food scraps including meat, bones, eggshells, tea bags and coffee filters. Yard waste, flowers and household plants are excluded.

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Nicholson Drop-Off Center

23750 Larney Nick Rd.

410-778-6665

Mon, Wed, Fri 8 am-4 pm, Sat 8 am-2 pm

Kent County's largest drop-off center, five miles northwest of Chestertown. Takes bulk items, scrap metal, white goods, yard waste, lead acid batteries, computers and cooking oil.

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Yard Trim Drop-off (Grinding Operation) - Shady Grove Transfer Station

Derwood, MD

(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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Alpha Ridge Landfill (Residents' Recycling Center)

Marriottsville, MD

410-313-6444

Howard County residents can bring household trash and recyclables to the Residents’ Convenience Center at Alpha Ridge Landfill. Proof of county residency is required.

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Harford Mulch and Compost Facility

3139 Scarboro Rd

(410) 638-3417

Harford County facility receiving yard trim for processing into mulch and compost. Confirm drop-off eligibility and current hours with the county.

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