| Materials Quick Reference Guide |
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RECYCLABLES ACCEPTED | Curbside | Convenience Centers | Landfill |
| Antifreeze (Uncontaminated) | No | Yes | No |
Appliances
Items with Freon (refrigerators, humidifiers, air conditioners) must be lifted not tossed from unloading vehicle, into the designated Freon recovery area.
Please Note You must call 410-222-6100 to schedule Bulk Item pick up. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Asphalt shingles (No Asbestos) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Automobile batteries | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cardboard | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Concrete, brick, block, asphalt & stone (Rubble) | No | Yes | Yes |
Containers, fuel & oil tanks (Metal or plastic)
(Must be dry & empty) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cooking oil (Liquid) | No | Yes | No |
Electronics
Computer monitors, TVs, VCRs, CPUs, computer mice, keyboards, cell phones, printers, power supplies, laptops, scanners, computer cables and cords, miscellaneous circuit boards, chips, cards & other computer or electronic related accessories. | No | Yes | Yes |
Household Recyclables (some examples include) PAPER
(Most any type of paper product that comes into your home or office)
PLASTIC
(Storage containers (like bottles, bags & buckets), flower pots, shrink wrap, toys & lawn furniture. Plastic bags should be bundled together in one bag.)
METAL
(Steel/Tin cans, Aluminum cans, foil and pans, empty aerosol cans)
GLASS
(Food & beverage containers of any color) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Motor oil (Uncontaminated) | No | Yes | No |
| Pallets (Plastic) Remove any metal or plastic banding | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pallets (Wood) Remove any metal or plastic banding | No | Yes | Yes |
| Propane tanks (1 lb. & 20 lb. sizes) (Empty or full) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Scrap metal | No | Yes | Yes |
Tires
Passenger or light truck tires only: Up to four tires are accepted without charge. A limit of four tires is enforced at the Convenience Centers. More than four tires will be accepted at the Millersville Landfill, for a fee. | No | Yes | Yes |
Yard waste
Leaves, grass clippings, trees (including Christmas trees), and brush (such as twigs, prunings, and small branches) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| TRASH ACCEPTED | Curbside | Convenience Centers | Landfill |
Animal (Pet) waste
Animal waste, such as used kitty litter and dog waste, must be double bagged. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon paper | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Clothing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Construction debris
Vinyl Siding, windows, roofing, lumber & other similar materials | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cooking grease (Solid) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dirt/soil
Call 410-222-6108 before making a trip to verify it will be accepted | No | No | Yes |
| Drinking glasses | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Furniture | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Glass mirrors | No | Yes | Yes |
Household trash
Remove recyclable, reusable, and hazardous materials | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Human waste
Human waste, such as used diapers, must be double bagged. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Latex Paint
Emptied or dried out paint cans are accepted in your trash. Oil based paint is hazardous and is only accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days. Latex paint is not hazardous, but leaves a sticky mess on employees, equipment, and your streets so please dry it out, place in a trash bag, and then place at the curb on your regular trash collection day. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mattresses & box springs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Medical Waste - RESIDENTIAL ONLY
(Must be properly packaged) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Motor oil bottles | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paper towels & tissues | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Plastic or waxy coated paper | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Styrofoam peanuts & blocks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Waxed paper | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Window glass | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Please call (410) 222-6100 for details on how to properly dispose of these items. |
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| MATERIAL AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS | Firewood | Mulch | Rubble |
| Sudley Convenience Center (410) 222-1946 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Glen Burnie Convenience Center (410) 222-6118 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Millersville Convenience Center (410) 222-6108 | No | No | Yes |
| Millersville Landfill & Resource Recovery Facility (410) 222-6108 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Please Note: | | | |
| All materials are available to County residents and are free on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be loaded by residents. Residents must sign and complete a Release of Liability form before obtaining material. Quantities may vary. To avoid inconvenience, please call ahead before making a trip. |
