Alpha Ridge Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services in Marriottsville, Howard County, Maryland.
- Address
- 2350 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104
- Hours
- Saturdays 8:00 am-4:00 pm, April through November (last 2026 collection Saturday, November 28)
- Who can use it
- Howard County residents; driver's license required as proof of residency
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 410-313-6444
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.
What they won’t take
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 15 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
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- Permanent drop-off · 19 mi away · 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855Who can use it: Montgomery County residents; proof of residency required
- Collection event · 27 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
- Collection event · 39 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 · 56 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 Alpha Ridge Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Collection?
Howard County residents; driver's license required as proof of residency
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 410-313-6444 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint. Accepted: paint thinners.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: button batteries. Accepted: lithium batteries.
What will they turn away?
Ammunition; asbestos; commercial, industrial or medical waste; dioxin; explosives; fireworks; kepone; PCBs; radioactive materials
- www.howardcountymd.gov/bureau-environmental-services/alpha-ridge-landfill/household-hazard
- www.howardcountymd.gov/bureau-environmental-services/alpha-ridge-landfill