Bureau of Waste Management Services

The Bureau is responsible for the operation of the Millersville Landfill and three County Recycling Centers. The Bureau focuses on providing County Residents with additional recycling opportunities at all Waste Management Facilities to preserve landfill space. Additionally, the Bureau is responsible for collecting recycling, yard waste and trash for a majority of the households in Anne Arundel County. 

Waste Management - Weather Update 1/26/26

Due to current road conditions within many County neighborhoods, curbside collection of trash, recycling and yard waste will not occur on Tuesday, January 27th.  In the event that road conditions improve, to allow for safe travel by large collection vehicles and their crew, curbside collection will resume on Wednesday, January 28th, under the following schedule:

  • Monday Customers   Wednesday Collection
  • Tuesday Customers   Thursday Collection
  • Thursday Customers   Friday Collection
  • Friday Customers   Saturday Collection

Waste Management Services Offices, the Millersville Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility, and the Northern, Central, and Southern Recycling Centers will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
 

Vehicle Identification Stickers at County Recycling Centers

Beginning on January 12th, new 2026 Vehicle Identification Stickers for Facilities Customers will be available at our Northern, Central and Southern Recycling Centers. These stickers will replace those issued between 2024-2025. Old stickers must be removed prior to arrival to be eligible to receive a new sticker. Click here for more information.

Facility Locations

Millersville Landfill
 


Monday-Saturday  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
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Northern Recycling Center


Monday-Saturday   
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
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Central Recycling Center


Monday-Saturday   
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
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Southern Recycling Center


Monday-Saturday   
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
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View of Landfill Entrance

Know Before You Go

Live camera views of the entrances at the Millersville Landfill and Northern, Central, and Southern Recycling Centers are now available. For the best experience, plan ahead and be prepared.

Is it Recyclable?

 

View the items in the image slider to determine if they are eligible to be recycled and if so, where. For more information about materials accepted, click the link below. 

 

What Goes Where


Girl holding a recycling container

Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plan 2024-2033

The Anne Arundel County (County) Solid Waste Management Plan (the Plan) was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Article, Title 9, Subtitle 5 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.03.03. The Plan covers the ten (10) year comprehensive planning period of January 2024 – December 2033.