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Where to dump trash in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore City residents can drop off household waste, recycling and hard-to-recycle items for free at five city sites, including the Quarantine Road Landfill. Bring ID; limits are 2 loads a day and 5 a week.

Quarantine Road Landfill & Residential Recycling Center

Landfill & residential drop-off · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
Baltimore City residents only

Address

6100 Quarantine Road, Baltimore, MD

Phone

Hours

  • Monday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Who can use it

Baltimore City residents with valid ID only. Max 2 loads per day and 5 per week. Passenger car, unmodified van/minivan or pickup up to 3/4 ton. Bag yard waste; branches max 3 ft long, 4 in diameter.

Fees

General loadFree for city residents
MattressCheck with facility
TiresCheck with facility
AppliancesCheck with facility
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteCheck with facility
  • Commercial vehicles, modified pickups and trailers need a Baltimore City small hauler permit.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • Household waste
  • Recyclables
  • Bagged yard waste
  • Hard-to-recycle items

Not accepted

  • Hazardous C&D materials, lead-based materials, asbestos
  • Free-flowing liquids (e.g. wet paint)
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:Baltimore City DPW – Residential Recycling Drop-Off Centers

Western (Reedbird) Residential Recycling Center

Residential drop-off center · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
Baltimore City residents only

Address

701 Reedbird Ave, Baltimore, MD

Phone

Hours

  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (limited schedule during facility modernization)

Who can use it

Baltimore City residents with valid ID only. Max 2 loads per day and 5 per week. Passenger car, unmodified van/minivan or pickup up to 3/4 ton. Bag yard waste; branches max 3 ft long, 4 in diameter.

Fees

General loadFree for city residents
MattressCheck with facility
TiresCheck with facility
AppliancesCheck with facility
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteCheck with facility
  • Commercial vehicles, modified pickups and trailers need a Baltimore City small hauler permit.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • Household waste
  • Recyclables
  • Bagged yard waste
  • Hard-to-recycle items

Not accepted

  • Hazardous C&D materials, lead-based materials, asbestos
  • Free-flowing liquids (e.g. wet paint)
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:Baltimore City DPW – Residential Recycling Drop-Off Centers

Eastern Residential Recycling Center

Residential drop-off center · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
Baltimore City residents only

Address

6101 Bowley's Lane, Baltimore, MD

Phone

Hours

  • Monday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Who can use it

Baltimore City residents with valid ID only. Max 2 loads per day and 5 per week. Passenger car, unmodified van/minivan or pickup up to 3/4 ton. Bag yard waste; branches max 3 ft long, 4 in diameter.

Fees

General loadFree for city residents
MattressCheck with facility
TiresCheck with facility
AppliancesCheck with facility
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteCheck with facility
  • Commercial vehicles, modified pickups and trailers need a Baltimore City small hauler permit.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • Household waste
  • Recyclables
  • Bagged yard waste
  • Hard-to-recycle items

Not accepted

  • Hazardous C&D materials, lead-based materials, asbestos
  • Free-flowing liquids (e.g. wet paint)
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:Baltimore City DPW – Residential Recycling Drop-Off Centers

Sisson Street Residential Recycling Center

Residential drop-off center · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
Baltimore City residents only

Address

2840 Sisson St, Baltimore, MD

Phone

Hours

  • Monday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Household hazardous waste on specific dates/times

Who can use it

Baltimore City residents with valid ID only. Max 2 loads per day and 5 per week. Passenger car, unmodified van/minivan or pickup up to 3/4 ton. Bag yard waste; branches max 3 ft long, 4 in diameter.

Fees

General loadFree for city residents
MattressCheck with facility
TiresCheck with facility
AppliancesCheck with facility
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteCheck with facility
  • Commercial vehicles, modified pickups and trailers need a Baltimore City small hauler permit.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • Household waste
  • Recyclables
  • Bagged yard waste
  • Hard-to-recycle items

Not accepted

  • Hazardous C&D materials, lead-based materials, asbestos
  • Free-flowing liquids (e.g. wet paint)
  • Tires without rims
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:Baltimore City DPW – Residential Recycling Drop-Off Centers

Northwest Transfer Station – Drop-Off Center

Transfer station & residential drop-off · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
Baltimore City residents only

Address

5030 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD

Phone

Hours

  • Monday–Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Who can use it

Baltimore City residents with valid ID only. Max 2 loads per day and 5 per week. Passenger car, unmodified van/minivan or pickup up to 3/4 ton. Bag yard waste; branches max 3 ft long, 4 in diameter.

Fees

General loadFree for residents. Small haulers: $20 flat for vehicles up to 7,000 lbs gross; $3.38 per 100 lbs beyond 7,000 lbs
MattressCheck with facility
TiresCheck with facility
AppliancesCheck with facility
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteCheck with facility
  • Cash or credit/debit card.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • Household waste
  • Recyclables
  • Bagged yard waste
  • Hard-to-recycle items

Not accepted

  • Hazardous C&D materials, lead-based materials, asbestos
  • Free-flowing liquids (e.g. wet paint)
  • Dirt, concrete, bricks, stone, gravel
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:Baltimore City DPW – Residential Recycling Drop-Off Centers

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