General Information
Solid waste delivered in a rental vehicle, dump truck, flatbed truck, stake body truck, box truck, rental trailer, or double-axle trailer will not be accepted at any Recycling Center. ยง 13-4-107 of the County Code requires that solid waste delivered in those specific vehicles be charged as listed within the Fee Schedule.
Residential customers are welcome. A maximum of 5 minutes unloading time is allowed for each material. All customers must be off site 15 minutes after closing.
You must show an Anne Arundel County driver's license and vehicle registration. Your license will verify Anne Arundel County residency, and registration will indicate whether it is a commercial vehicle.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION STICKERS are available at County Recycling Centers
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Businesses located within Anne Arundel County may ONLY bring paper, plastic, metal, and glass recyclables to the recycling center free of charge. List of recyclable items accepted
Trash and yard waste from a business are not permitted.
Secure Your Load- It's the Law!
When transporting your materials to the Recycling Centers or Landfill, be sure the items you're hauling are secured in the back of your vehicle or trailer. Large, unsecured items can fall off and cause problems when dropped in travel lanes. Smaller, loose items can litter the roads when they fly out from open vehicles.
Donation Over Disposal
Please consider making the better choice to donate your reusable items like clothing, furniture, food, and more, rather than disposing of them. To learn more, please visit our Reduce, Reuse, and Donate page for a list of resources and tips.
Recycling Center Locations
Customer Service representatives are available Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Items Accepted For Recycling at County Recycling Centers
When you visit a County Recycling Center, please be prepared to recycling everything you can. To make your visit quick and safe, separate the materials in your load so that you can unload each material at the appropriate location.
Clothing and textiles that are reusable and non-reusable.
Place items in plastic bags, accepted items include:
- Clothing
- Belts and Purses
- Bras and Undergarments
- Hats and Neckties
- Shoes and Socks (single or in pairs)
- Curtains and Drapes
- Table Linens
- Towels
- Stuffed Animals
Not accepted items include: Non-Textiles, Wet Textiles, Oil-soaked Textiles, Rugs or Carpeting, Pillows, Mattresses, Furniture, or Unbagged Items.
Liquid cooking oil from plant and vegetable sources like canola, peanut, corn, olive, grape seed, and more.
- Computers
- DVD Players
- Cell Phones
- Cameras
- VCRs
- Laptop and Tablets
- Radios, Stereos, and Speakers
- Cables and Cords
- Gaming Devices and Consoles
- String (or Holiday) Lights
TVs and monitors are accepted for trash disposal only.
- Plastic Bags (grocery, newspaper, food storage, bread, produce, etc.)
- Wrap (bubble wrap, plastic wrap, case packaging)
- Shipping Envelopes remove any labels
Chip bags, candy wrappers, and snack packaging are accepted as trash.
*This material is collected separately from Household Recycling
For a complete list of items accepted for organics recycling at all County Recycling Centers please visit the Food Scraps and Food-Soiled Paper Recycling Page
Food and beverage glass bottles and jars are still accepted for curbside recycling, glass has better opportunities to be recycled when it is collected in its own stream and by color: clear, brown, and all other colors.
Empty glass food and beverage bottles and jars of any color, shape, or size are accepted at all County recycling centers. Just look for the specially marked recycling dumpster or ask an attendant, then sort the glass into 3 groups (Clear - Brown - Mixed glass (green, blue, yellow, red, etc.)
Lids and Labels do not need to be removed!
Not Accepted Items Include: Light Bulbs, Window Glass or Mirrors, Crystal or Drinking Glasses, Bags, Ceramic or Porcelain, Cosmetics or Perfume Bottles, Food or Liquids, Pyrex or Ovenware, Candle Jars, Candle Holders, or Votives
- Paper/Cardboard
- Plastic (bottles, jars, containers, and bulk items)
- Metal ( aluminum and steel cans, foil, empty aerosol cans)
- Glass (food/beverage bottles and jars only- any color)
No bagged recyclables or plastic bags or wrap.
Durable Medical Equipment is accepted only at the Central Recycling Center.
Accepted items include:
- Wheelchairs
- Power Chairs
- Rollators
- Scooters
- Shower Supports
- Hospital Beds
- "Hoyer" Lifts
- Walkers
- Medical Recliners
- Tub Transfer Benches, and more!
Not Accepted Items inlcude:
- Oxygen Tanks/ Regulators
- Oxygen Tubing
- Respirator Equipment
- Suction Machines
- CPAP's and BiPAP's
- Heavily Soiled Equipment
- Heavily Corroded Equipment
- Incontinence Supplies
- Disposable Items
- Orthopedic Braces
- Catheters and Supplies
- Motor Oil that is not contaminated with water, fuel, or any other products.
- Antifreeze that is not mixed with fuel, oil, or any other chemicals.
Drop-off oyster and clam shells to County Recycling Centers year-round.
Propane and Acetylene 1 lb. and 20 lb. sizes accepted (Empty or full)
- Air Conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Freezers
- Refrigerators
Items accepted for Scrap Metal recycling include:
- Appliances
- Metal Furniture
- Bicycles
- Exercise Equipment
- Metal Shelving and Cabinets
- Grills
- Metal Pipes
Anne Arundel County residents may deliver only on-the-road (passenger and light truck tires) to Waste Management Services (WMS) facilities. WMS Recycling Centers will accept four (4) or fewer tires at no charge from residents.
For additional information on Scrap Tire recycling please visit the Scrap Tire Recycling Page
Vinyl siding is accepted for recycling at all Recycling Centers. PVC and shingles are not accepted for recycling within this program.
- Leaves and Grass Clippings
- Brush and Branches
- Live Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garland
- Hay and Straw
- Garden Clippings
Bamboo, Gumballs, Dirt, Mulch, and Sod are accepted as trash.
WARNING! Items Not Accepted at County Recycling Centers or the Millersville Landfill
These items are NOT ACCEPTED curbside or at any County Facility.
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Gasoline or Other Fuels
- Coals or Ashes
- Chemicals, Poisons, or Liquids
- Oil-Based Paints
Warning! Items Not Accepted
These items are NOT ACCEPTED at curbside or at any County Facility. Open link to view a list of items not accepted.
Glass Bottles Accepted at Recycling Centers
Anne Arundel County now accepts clean, empty glass food and beverage bottles and jars of any color, shape, or size at all of its recycling centers. Just look for the specially marked recycling dumpster or ask an attendant, then sort the glass into 3 groups (Clear - Brown - Mixed glass (green, blue, yellow, red, etc.)
Note: Customers may continue to place glass bottles and jars with lids and labels into their yellow recycling containers or in the single-stream dumpster at any Recycling Center.
Material Available to Residents at the Recycling Center
Please Note: Residents must sign and complete a Release of Liability form before obtaining material.
Firewood Reuse (Northern & Southern only):
Residents may obtain logs suitable for firewood on a first-come, first served basis. Must be loaded by residents. To avoid inconvenience, call the recycling center before making a trip; quantities may vary.
Rubble:
Is available for County residents and is free on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be loaded by residents. To avoid inconvenience, call the recycling center before making a trip; quantities may vary.
Wooden Pallets
Are available for County residents and is free on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be loaded by residents. To avoid inconvenience, call the recycling center before making a trip; quantities may vary.
Northern Recycling Center
Central Recycling Center
Southern Recycling Center