Winter Greetings from the Frederick County Department of Solid Waste Management!
Inclement Weather
When the weather outside is frightful, recycling can still be delightful!  We do our best to collect all materials, even if it may mean returning to some streets the day after a storm. We know recycling is important in all seasons! 

There are four easy ways to check and see if your curbside collection has been affected by a storm:
  1. Visit our website: www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/Recycle 
  2. Find out on Facebook: www.Facebok.com/FrederickRecycles 
  3. Call our office: 301-600-2960
  4. Download our free mobile app: www.My-Waste.mobi/FrederickMD  
Option number 4, our mobile app, is the simplest method, as an instant notification will be posted right to your mobile device or sent to your email (your choice).

 

In the app's settings, you'll find options to edit your communication preferences; you can choose whether you'd like to utilize device notifications, have emails sent or both.  ~If you are a current app user, please make sure you have downloaded the most recent version and/or installed updates; this will give you access to the app's news page and communication options.~

Christmas Tree Drop-Off Sites
After the holidays, have your cut Christmas tree turned into mulch or compost by bringing it to one of our free drop-off sites.  It's not just recycling, it's regifting!
There are seven sites, open from December 26, 2013 through January 27, 2014:

  • Reichs Ford Road Yard Waste Recycling Site- 9031 Reichs Ford Rd, Frederick
  • Ballenger Creek Park- (2nd parking lot on left)- 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick
  • Kemptown Park- (lower left parking lot)- 3456B Kemptown Church RD, Monrovia
  • Middletown Park (recycling site by maintenance shop) 7628 Coblentz Rd, Middletown
  • Point of Rocks Ruritan- (parking lot, left side)- 1637 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks
  • Eyler Road Park- (fenced area on right)- 30 Eyler Rd, Thurmont
  • Heritage Farm Park (yard waste drop-off site)- 9224 Devilbiss Bridge Rd, Walkersville
Please remember to remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, garland, tree stands and plastic bags before leaving the tree at a collection site.

For additional information, please call 301-600-2960 or email questions to Recycle@FrederickCountyMD.gov.

Except for the Reichs Ford Road Yard Waste Recycling Site, all locations are for residential use only, no commercial drop-offs. Thank you!
2014 Recycling Calendar 
If you're not getting curbside reminders sent via our mobile app, you can review your 2014 recycling schedule any time by visiting: www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/AtaGlance

Simply click the "Info At a Glance" button, agree to the site terms and then enter the address you wish to find information for.
Recycle at Your Holiday Gatherings
Print our free recycling guide to help out-of-town guests know which bin to put their waste in!

Remember, napkins as well as disposable cups, plates and cutlery are not recyclable.

Happy holidays and thank you for recycling!