Shady Grove Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection in Derwood, Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Address
- 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855
- Hours
- Monday-Saturday 7:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm (Sunday entry through the commercial entrance, 16055 Shady Grove Road)
- Who can use it
- Montgomery County residents; proof of residency required
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 240-777-0311
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection at 240-777-0311 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)Acids; aerosol cans; antifreeze (up to 5 gallons); rechargeable batteries; button batteries; lithium batteries; car batteries; brake fluid; carbon monoxide detectors; driveway sealant; fuels; gasoline; kerosene; fertilizers; fluorescent bulbs; fluorescent light ballasts; herbicides; insecticides; pesticides; mercury; nail polish; paints; spray paint; paint thinners; photo chemicals; road flares; smoke alarms; pool chemicals; motor oil; unknown chemicals
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Ammunition; asbestos; commercial or medical waste; compressed gas cylinders including propane; electronics; explosives; kepone; sharps
Limits
Quantity limitsCall ahead for more than 15 gallons of liquid or 75 pounds of solids
Rules and residency
Who can use itMontgomery County residents; proof of residency required
Note from the sourceDrop off in the Recycling Area of the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station.
Note from the sourceSmall amounts of asbestos-containing drywall mud and tile mastic are taken (see the county list).
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
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FAQ
Who can use Shady Grove Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off?
Montgomery County residents; proof of residency required
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 240-777-0311 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paints. Accepted: spray paint. Accepted: paint thinners.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: button batteries. Accepted: lithium batteries. Accepted: car batteries.
What will they turn away?
Ammunition; asbestos; commercial or medical waste; compressed gas cylinders including propane; electronics; explosives; kepone; sharps
Last checked Sun, Oct 25, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-environmental-protection/trash-recycling-yard-trim/t
- apps.montgomerycountymd.gov/DepHowDoI/material.aspx?material_key=27
- www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-environmental-protection/trash-recycling-yard-trim/t