In observance of Independence Day, there will be NO curbside collections on Monday, July 5.

Curbside collections of recycling, yard trim, food scraps and trash will slide and be made one day later that week. Bulk item collection will slide with trash collection. Scrap metal collection will remain as scheduled and will not slide. Please place all items out by 6am to ensure collection.

County offices and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be CLOSED Monday, July 5.

Learn which days affect curbside collections.

Plan ahead for your next backyard BBQ! Consider setting up trash, recycling & compost stations with proper signage (see below).

If you don't receive food scrap collection through our Feed The Green Bin program, take your collected food scraps to the Residents' Convenience Center at Alpha Ridge Landfill.

New! We are now able to accept all #5 plastics (including clamshells). If it has a #5, put it in the blue bin! Like all recyclables, material should be clean, dry and empty before being set out for collection.

Many #5 plastics are used in restaurant and food service establishments. Check out our poster below to determine how to recycle (or compost) different types of carry-out containers.

Have you dropped off used cooking oil to the Residents’ Convenience Center?

If so, you’re helping create a renewable biodiesel fuel! Used cooking oil is collected by Atlantic Biofuels in Baltimore where it is filtered and processed into biodiesel fuel, a cleaner alternative to petroleum diesel. Additionally, by recycling your cooking oil, you’re helping divert it from water and sewer systems. Fats, oils and grease (FOG) should never be poured down the drain as they can cause major clogs and plumbing issues.

We accept any type of liquid vegetable oil (peanut, corn, canola, olive, etc.). Vegetable oil mixed with a small amount of animal fats can be recycled, but please be sure oil is free of all other fluids (water, petroleum products, soaps, etc.). In 2020 we recycled over 27,000 gallons of oil!

Don’t see an item on our Know Before You Throw page?

Our NEW online form let’s you easily submit a request. We’re here to help!