The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
The Bureau of Waste Management Services organizes several days throughout the year to drop-off hazardous chemicals at a specific facility that are not ordinarily accepted.
Unless used and disposed of according to directions, household chemicals present a threat to the environment. Special handling is required to dispose of them properly. Materials collected are recycled or disposed in hazardous waste landfills or incinerators. A licensed private company under contract to the County provides these services.
New disposal chambers at the Millersville landfill, called "cells", are not only double-lined, but include a system that collects any liquids (leachate) which pass through the trash. This liquid still must be removed, treated, and disposed of at a County water reclamation facility. Despite advances in landfill management that minimize environmental risk, it is still important that the waste stream be rid of wastes that are hazardous.
During the events, trained personnel will ask you to remain in your car while they unload the HHW from your trunk. To make unloading safe for staff and fast for you: Tightly secure all container lids to avoid leaks and spills then set your HHW in boxes or plastic totes to contain accidental spills during transport. Due to the ongoing pandemic, plastic totes are not guaranteed to be returned to customers.
Call 410-222-7951 before an event if you have any drums of material. Drums will not be returned.
Transfer large amounts of fuel into travel-safe gas cans so staff can empty them and return them back to the owner for reuse.
Keep materials in their original packaging, when possible, and label any material that had to be packed in alternative containers. Never mix different types of HHW in one container.
Secure your material in your vehicle’s trunk, backseat or truck bed, to keep it safely away from passengers during transport.
Make sure items can be easily accessed. Never cover or block your materials under other items like trash or yard waste.
Drop-off hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (at all locations and all dates).
Program for Anne Arundel County Residents only.
Commercially registered vehicles, including rentals, and commercial waste are not accepted.
For questions and comments on household hazardous waste drop-off days call (410) 222-7951.
Be prepared to show an Anne Arundel County driver's license and registration.
Collection events for 2022 will be posted soon. There will be six scheduled drop-off events offered in 2022, barring any interruptions from the pandemic. The first event will be held in April. Please check this page in mid-February 2022 for updates.
Materials Accepted
A wide variety of material is accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off events including:
Oil-based paints
Staining agents
Paint solvents
Pesticides
Fertilizer
Household and automotive cleaners
At-home photo developing chemicals
Motor oil (mixed with water, fuel or any other product)
Note: Motor oil that is not mixed is accepted for recycling at all Recycling Centers year-round
Antifreeze (mixed with fuel or any other fluid)
Note: Antifreeze that is not mixed is accepted for recycling at all Recycling Centers year-round
Fluorescent lights (tubes & bulbs) (See Special Note )
Mercury vapor lamps
Asbestos (small quantities accepted, limit 4 bags per resident per event and cannot be over 40 lbs. Maximum accepted 160 lbs. per event). Must be wetted and double bagged.
Freon and other refrigerants (small aerosol cans only - 18 ounces or less)
Flares (hand-held flares, smoke flares, and roadside flares) Aerial/Parachutes flares are not accepted.
