Divisional Events
Tons Of Textiles Drop-Off Events:
Next Event: Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Time: 9:30-1:30
Location: Both Common Market Locations.
5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD 21704
927 W 7th St, Frederick, MD 21701
What to Bring:
This textile event accepts textiles such as clothing, bedsheets, towels, shoes, and similar items in any condition, unless they are moldy, stinky, or wet. Other items not accepted include housewares, large knit fabrics, and pillows. Please find the full list of accepted items by clicking here.
DSWR Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event
LOCATION: 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick, 21703 (NYMEO Field/Keys Baseball stadium parking lot)
This Frederick County Government program is offered to residents only (no commercial waste) and there is no charge to drop off items such as solvents, cleaners, fluorescent lights, pesticides, etc. Please visit our household hazardous waste website for complete information- including the list of materials not collected at this event.
To subscribe to automatic reminders for these special drop-off events, download the Recycle Coach App or use the widget on our main page.
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Local Events
Below is a listing of local information to help residents recycle more and waste less! All listings are for community events or other agency-related events. Please reach out to the listing agency to check the accuracy of all dates and times. Listings here are not endorsements of products or events. Know of an upcoming event that can help residents waste less or recycle more? Let us know! Email Us Your Event Info
Document Shredding Events
Shredded paper can not be processed in the mixed materials blue bin collection program. But, because the shredded paper is the only material processed by document destruction services, there is no need to SORT the fine paper, and it gets recycled!
AllShred Community Shred Events. For dates and details of upcoming events, please visit http://allshredmd.com/events. This vendor hosts dozens of local document recycling events each year!
Family Consignment Sale Special Events
Seasonal consignment events offer great opportunities for sellers to "recycle" their still usable clothing, toys, furniture, baby gear and more, by making these items available to other families. And shopping consignment helps keep these items from being wasted. Consign and shop to save green, go green and waste less!
Know of an upcoming event that can help residents recycle more and waste less? Let us know! Send event info to Recycle@frederickcountymd.gov or call 301-600-2960.
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Request a DSWR Speaker or Program!
No class dates currently scheduled. Request a program for your group! Contact our office if your organization would like to host a class or have one of our staff speak at a meeting. Email: or call 301-600-7405. Available adult-level programs include:
Recycling 101: Covers how to recycle effectively, what can (and can't) be recycled in Frederick County (and why), and describes the impact that “wish-cycling” of non-recyclable materials has on the program. Examines how recycling gets sorted, where it gets sold and what the future of the program might look like. Please note: this is an adult-level program.
Plastics 101: Specifically covers this most complicated class of materials. An in-depth look at how is plastic sourced, how it is manufactured, and how all that relates to what you can - and can't - place in a blue bin. We'll investigate retail greenwashing and why not to get recycling information directly from the products you buy. We also discuss ways to reduce use of plastics, especially single-use disposable items. The last online session was recorded and can be viewed on the Frederick County Public Libraries YouTube page:
Compost Happens! Did you know that the average American household wastes about a third of the food it purchases every year? Composting is an easy DIY activity that makes a big impact on resource conservation in your local community, AND, helps reduce methane and carbon emissions that contribute to global climate change. We can show you how simple it is to compost at home, whether you live on a tiny urban lot or in the rural wide open. We’ll answer all your questions, offer three top tips for success, and ensure you can compost with confidence!
Office of Recycling Staff...Out and About!
If you're interested in having a speaker or display for your event, club gathering or business meeting, call 301-600-7405 or find out more online.