The Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment Article § 9-1801, defines Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is any waste material, including garbage or trash, derived from a household that would be listed as hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act but for the fact that the waste is derived from a household. Household hazardous waste may include: agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, paint, pesticides, and preservatives.
Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste and Federal law allows for the disposal of HHW in household trash. However, due to the potential of HHW to cause physical injury, contaminate septic tanks or wastewater treatment systems, and present hazards to children and pets, MDE recommends the proper recycling/disposal of HHW materials at local HHW collection programs.
Many Maryland counties have programs in place to collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, and to a lesser extent medications. The chart below shows the counties, names of contacts and current status of these programs. Some counties have HHW days only once a year so contact your county to find out when the next collection day is and ask what materials they will accept. For additional information on battery recycling, please see the battery recycling resources section at the bottom of this page.
Announcements
Anne Arundel County HHW Events (various dates)
Baltimore City HHW Events 2021 (various dates)
Charles County HHW Events (various dates)
| County |
Contact |
Status |
| Allegany |
301-676-9563 |
Collects antifreeze and oil all year. Biannual HHW day events (See county website for any upcoming date.) |
| Anne Arundel |
410-222-7951 |
Residents only, 6 days/yr. (April thru Oct) Oil, Antifreeze, electronics and latex paint collected year round.
|
| Baltimore City |
410-396-4511 |
HHW events occur the firsr consecutive Friday and Saturdsy of the month April to October at 2840 Sisson Street. Baltimore City residents only.Motor oil accepted year round at 5 drop-off centers. |
| Baltimore County |
Nick Rodricks
443-377-8591 |
Residents only. Year-round HHW collection at Central Acceptance Facility. |
| Calvert |
410-326-0210
|
Residents only. Events scheduled throughout the year. Motor Oil, Motor Oil Filters and Anti-Freeze accepted at Convenience Centers and Appeal Landfill throughout the year. |
Caroline
|
410-479-4040 |
Biannual (Spring-Fall); Mid-Shore Program* |
Carroll |
410-386-4550
410-926-2510 |
Oil, antifreeze, and electronics collected year round. Household Hazardous Waste Events Biannial (Spring and Fall) |
Cecil |
Tanya Adams
410-996-6275
|
Oil and antifreeze only accepted
Biannual HHW day events
|
Charles |
Meg Romero
301-932-3440 |
1st Saturday of each month, 9am-3pm. |
Dorchester |
John Cooney
443-477-3279 |
Oil and antifreeze only accepted |
| Frederick |
Administration
301-600-1848 |
Biannual (Spring-Fall) |
Garrett
|
Kimberly Madigan
301-387-0322 |
Oil and antifreeze accepted all year. |
| Harford |
Wendy Doring
410-638-3417
|
Quarterly HHW for residents only. Collects Oil, Gas, and Antifreeze year round. Pesticide container recycling held quarterly on site in conjunction with Maryland Dep. of Agriculture. |
Howard |
Alan Wilcom
410-313-6444 |
April thru Nov, Sat. only, Alpha Ridge Landfill |
Kent |
Marty Holden
410-778-7448 |
Biannual (Spring-Fall); Mid-Shore Program* |
| Montgomery |
Dan Rogers
240-777-0311 |
Shady Grove Transfer Station, Open 7 days/week; 9am to 5pm Monday-Saturday for residents and 1pm-5pm on Wednesdays for Businesses. |
| Prince George’s |
Disposal Section
301-952-7625 |
Year round @ Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill on Thurs, Fri. & Sat. |
Queen Anne’s |
Connie Toulson
410-758-2697
|
Biannual (Spring-Fall); Mid-Shore Program* |
| St. Mary’s |
Nicholas Zurkan
301-475-4200 x3550 |
2 HHW collection events per year in late Summer & early Fall at St. Andrews Landfill. |
Somerset |
Charles Cavanaugh
410-651-9641 |
Oil and antifreeze only accepted at the convience centers |
Talbot |
Derick Brummell
410-770-8170 |
Biannual (Spring-Fall); Mid-Shore Program* |
Washington |
Anthony Drury
240-313-2796
|
Antifreeze, oil, and rechargable batteries only accepted all year . |
Wicomico |
David Candy
410-548-4935
|
Oil & antifreeze only collected |
Worcester |
Mike McClung
410-632-3177 |
Annual HHW, Residents only. Oil and Antifreeze all year round. |
| *MID-SHORE
Program
(Caroline, Kent, Talbot, & Queen Anne’s) |
Richard Turnbell
443-685-4073 |
Biannual (Spring-Fall). Oil and antifreeze all year. |
| MD Department of Agriculture |
Robert Hofstetter
410-841-5710 |
MDA Pesticide Collection Program for small businesses |
Battery Recycling Resources
EPA's Battery Recycling Resources (These webpages contain information on the safe disposal and
recycling of lithium-ion batteries for consumers, businesses, workers,
and transporters, and management recommendations for single use,
rechargeable, and automotive batteries that may be found in
the home).
Additional Information
For more information, contact The Resource Management Program at 410-537-3314