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Baltimore County Central Acceptance Facility (Household Hazardous Waste)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management in Cockeysville, Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Address
- 201 West Warren Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
- Hours
- Monday-Saturday 7:00 am-4:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Baltimore County residents, up to 10 visits per year
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 410-887-2000
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management at 410-887-2000 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)Household paints (up to 20 gallons per visit); household chemicals; cooking oil; pesticides; motor oil; antifreeze; gasoline (up to 25 gallons); mercury thermometers; mercury thermostats; liquid mercury; fluorescent bulbs (up to 10 per day); rechargeable batteries; lead acid batteries; acids; chemicals; solvents; brake fluid
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itBaltimore County residents, up to 10 visits per year
Note from the sourceEnter on Drop Off Drive.
Note from the sourceThe Eastern Sanitary Landfill (6259 Days Cove Road, White Marsh) and Western Acceptance Facility (3310 Transway Road, Halethorpe) take only a short list (motor oil, antifreeze, mercury items, fluorescent bulbs and batteries; the Eastern Sanitary Landfill also takes gasoline).
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 11 mi away · 2840 Sisson Street, Baltimore, MD 21211 · 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, 2026Who can use it: Baltimore City residents only; no businesses or commercial vehicles
- Permanent drop-off · 18 mi away · 2350 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104Who can use it: Howard County residents; driver's license required as proof of residency
- Collection event · 21 mi away · 3139 Scarboro Road, Street, MD 21154 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Harford County residents only; proof of residency required
- Permanent drop-off · 38 mi away · 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855Who can use it: Montgomery County residents; proof of residency required
- Collection event · 39 mi away · 758 E. Old Philadelphia Road, Elkton, MD 21921 · Date: Sun, Apr 25, 2027Who can use it: Cecil County residents only
- Collection event · 40 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
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FAQ
Who can use Baltimore County Central Acceptance Facility (Household Hazardous Waste)?
Baltimore County residents, up to 10 visits per year
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 410-887-2000 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Household paints (up to 20 gallons per visit).
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: lead acid batteries.
Last checked Sun, Oct 25, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste/drop-off-centers
- www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste/hhw/accepted-materials
- www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste/hhw