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Services are restricted to residents of Baltimore County only.
Please call for the curbside collection schedule.
www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/publicworks/solid_waste/...(410) 887-2000
Baltimore, MD 21201
Recyclables may be mixed together and set out for recycling collection in a variety of containers with up to 34 gallon capacity or small cardboard boxes (boxes collected with contents). Please mark the container with a large X or "Recycle."
Paper and cardboard may also be tied in bundles with non-plastic string or placed in paper bags for collection. Containers are limited to a maximum filled weight of 40 pounds. Boxes, bags, and bundles are limited to a maximum filled weight of 30 pounds.
If the container has a lid, the lid must not be fastened to the container with rope, wire, chains, etc. Containers with hinged lids and/or wheels are not recommended.
Please remove lids, empty and thoroughly rinse all containers before recycling and flatten materials if possible.
This program does not accept Plastic bags, Styrofoam, clam shells (such as packaging for toys, batteries), CD jewel cases, motor oil containers, VHS tapes, or plastic electronics.
This program also includes Yard Waste pickup. If and when there is a Y on your schedule, yard materials will be collected separately for recycling and will not be collected with trash. If and when there is no Y on your schedule, yard materials may be placed out for trash collection.
Please place grass and leaves in paper (preferred) or plastic lawn and leaf bags. Bag or bundle other materials. Maximum weight for a bag or bundle is 30 pounds. Please do not place yard materials in trash containers or the street.
| Material | Residential | Business | Note |
| #1 Plastic Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
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| #1 Plastic Non-Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
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| #1 Plastic Trays | pickup |
none |
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| #1 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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| #2 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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| #2 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
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| #2 Plastic Jugs - Clear | pickup |
none |
|
| #2 Plastic Jugs - Colored | pickup |
none |
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| #2 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
| #3 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
| #3 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
| #4 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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| #4 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
| #5 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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| #5 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
|
| #5 Plastic Cups | pickup |
none |
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| #5 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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| #6 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
| #7 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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| #7 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
| Aerosol Cans - Empty | pickup |
none |
Aerosol cans must be empty. |
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | pickup |
none |
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| Aluminum Foil | pickup |
none |
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| Aluminum Food Cans | pickup |
none |
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| Aluminum Lids | pickup |
none |
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| Aluminum Pie Plates | pickup |
none |
|
| Aluminum Trays | pickup |
none |
|
| Blue Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
|
| Blue Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
|
| Blueprints | pickup |
none |
|
| Booklets | pickup |
none |
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| Brochures | pickup |
none |
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| Brown Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
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| Brown Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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| Cardstock | pickup |
none |
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| Catalogs | pickup |
none |
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| Chipboard | pickup |
none |
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| Clear Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
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| Clear Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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| Construction Paper | pickup |
none |
|
| Corrugated Cardboard | pickup |
none |
Please flatten boxes. |
| Drink Boxes | pickup |
none |
|
| Envelopes | pickup |
none |
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| Gift Boxes | pickup |
none |
|
| Glassine | pickup |
none |
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| Green Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
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| Green Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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| Greeting Cards | pickup |
none |
|
| Kraft Paper | pickup |
none |
|
| Magazines | pickup |
none |
|
pickup |
none |
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| Manila Folders | pickup |
none |
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| Metal Paint Cans | pickup |
none |
|
| Milk and Juice Cartons | pickup |
none |
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| Mixed Paper | pickup |
none |
|
| Newspaper | pickup |
none |
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| Newspaper Inserts | pickup |
none |
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| Office Paper | pickup |
none |
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| Paper Bags | pickup |
none |
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| Paper Egg Cartons | pickup |
none |
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| Paper Labels | pickup |
none |
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| Paper Sleeves | pickup |
none |
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| Paper Tubes | pickup |
none |
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| Paperback Books | pickup |
none |
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| Paperboard | pickup |
none |
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| Pesticide Containers | pickup |
none |
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| Phone Books | pickup |
none |
|
| Shredded Paper | pickup |
none |
|
| Steel Cans | pickup |
none |
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| Steel Lids | pickup |
none |
|
| Window Envelopes | pickup |
none |
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