Baltimore City Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Sisson Street)
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Baltimore City Department of Public Works in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Fri, Aug 7, 2026
Sat, Aug 8, 2026
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 - Location
- 2840 Sisson Street, Baltimore, MD 21211
- Hours
- 9:00 am-7:00 pm in August and September; 9:00 am-5:00 pm October through December
- Who can use it
- Baltimore City residents only; no businesses or commercial vehicles
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 410-396-7250
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Baltimore City Department of Public Works at 410-396-7250 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- –Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- ✕Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- ✓Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Automotive fluids; batteries; antifreeze; household cleaning products; fungicides; herbicides; insecticides; pesticides; oil-based paint; paint thinners; pool cleaners and chemicals; propane tanks; rust removers; solvents; fire extinguishers; thermometers; turpentine; varnishes; stains; fluorescent bulbs
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Photographic chemicals; gasoline; kerosene; asbestos; ammunition; explosives; acids; industrial waste; medical waste; radioactive materials
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itBaltimore City residents only; no businesses or commercial vehicles
Note from the sourceHeld at the Sisson Street Residential Recycling Center on a Friday and Saturday each month.
Note from the sourceBring items in their original labeled containers.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 11 mi away · 201 West Warren Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030Who can use it: Baltimore County residents, up to 10 visits per year
- Permanent drop-off · 15 mi away · 2350 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104Who can use it: Howard County residents; driver's license required as proof of residency
- Collection event · 28 mi away · 3139 Scarboro Road, Street, MD 21154 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Harford County residents only; proof of residency required
- Collection event · 30 mi away · 9200 Basil Court, Largo, MD 20774 · Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2026, Sat, Oct 24, 2026, Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Prince George's County residents only; ID may be required; non-commercial vehicles only
- Permanent drop-off · 32 mi away · 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855Who can use it: Montgomery County residents; proof of residency required
- Collection event · 42 mi away · 758 E. Old Philadelphia Road, Elkton, MD 21921 · Date: Sun, Apr 25, 2027Who can use it: Cecil County residents only
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FAQ
Who can use Baltimore City Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Sisson Street)?
Baltimore City residents only; no businesses or commercial vehicles
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 410-396-7250 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: paint thinners.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: batteries.
What will they turn away?
Photographic chemicals; gasoline; kerosene; asbestos; ammunition; explosives; acids; industrial waste; medical waste; radioactive materials
Last checked Sun, Oct 25, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.baltimorecity.gov/publicworks/recycling-services/household-hazardous-waste-recycling
- mde.maryland.gov/programs/land/recyclingandoperationsprogram/pages/hhw.aspx