Department Responsibilities

This Department is responsible for services and programs related to solid waste management in Frederick County, including: management of the currently operating Site B solid sanitary landfill as well as monitoring and managing the closed Site A Landfill; oversight of the County's curbside recycling program; the operation of a recycling drop-off center; operation of two county-owned yard waste recycling centers; coordination of nine waste-oil recycling centers; management of the Frederick County Government Office Recycling Program; organization of twice-yearly Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Events; educational outreach services for all of the previously listed programs.

Contact Email: Postal Address: 9031 Reich's Ford Road, Frederick, Maryland 21704 Administration/Landfill: Ph: 301-600-1848 Fax: 301-600-3044  Recycling: Ph: 301-600-2960

A Citizen's Guide to Waste Management
For a convenient, condensed, resource to the Department of Solid Waste Management's programs, facilities and policies, please view, download or print our residential guidebook here.

The Citizen's Guide includes information on the landfill, recycling programs, hazardous waste disposal, hours and fees and much, much more.

The latest print edition of this guidebook was produced in May 2012. Information is subject to change.

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Waste and Recycling Info On-The-Go!
Download our free app for smartphones and tablets to access a wide range of disposal and recycling information, Department contacts, and even receive recycling reminders or report curbside problems. Visit www.my-waste.mobi/FrederickMD