WHEN: Saturday, May 21, 2016 : 8am-12pm

WHERE: The Public Safety Training Facility: 8349 Reichs Ford Road, Frederick

WHO: Frederick County residents (not for business wastes)



WHAT: The Department of Solid Waste Management offers County residents free disposal of items such as pool, garden and household chemicals, fluorescent bulbs (compact and tube), old fuel, stains & sealants, solvents & thinners, rechargeable batteries, and much more.



(Items not accepted at this event include alkaline batteries, medicine, paint and motor oil; other recycling or disposal options exist for these materials.)



For more information on what may be dropped off, as well as instructions on disposal of items not accepted at this event, please call 301-600-1848 or visit our website: www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/hazwaste

WHEN: Thursday, May 12 through Sunday, May 15

WHERE: Great Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 East Patrick Street, Frederick

WHO: Open to anyone, no charge



WHAT: Consignment helps keep usable items from being thrown away. This event offers household items, sporting equipment, clothing toys, baby gear and much more! For more info visit: http://www.kidscloset.biz/sale?sale_id=17

WHEN: Saturday, May 14, 9am - 12pm

WHERE: Frederick County Bank, 165A Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick

WHO: Open to anyone, no charge

WHAT: Shredding sensitive documents helps protect against identity theft and fraud- but shredded paper can be tricky to recycle. Shred events are a convenient option for safe, efficient recycling! Participants may bring up to three standard-sized boxes of paper items, which will be shredded securely on-site. Ideal for any documents that contain sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, date of birth, addresses or bank account numbers. For more info, visit: https://www.fcbmd.com/community.htm



WHEN: Saturday, May 21, 9am - 12pm

WHERE: Weis parking lot, 199 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick

WHO: Open to anyone, no charge; donations will be accepted for the Humane Society's Emergency Assistance Program in Frederick County.

WHAT: Sponsored by NYMEO Credit Union. Participants may bring up to three standard-sized boxes of paper items, which will be shredded securely on-site. For more info, visit: https://nymeo.org/nymeo-news/free-community-shred-day

• Appliances: "White goods" such as refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, air conditioners, hot water heaters, etc. (Not Accepted: small, non metal-body appliances such as blenders, alarm clocks, etc.     Automotive Materials: Oil filters, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries and large rigid, plastic car parts (such as bumpers).
• Bulky/Oversized Rigid Plastics: Items such as: lawn furniture, large plastic toys (such as outdoor play sets), coolers, kiddie pools, plastic buckets and storage totes, plastic shelving, laundry baskets, broken trash cans, etc. Even large rigid automotive plastics such as car bumpers! Youth/infant car seats are accepted if the straps, padding and fabric have been removed. (Not Accepted: Items with motors and electronic components, PVC or vinyl items, non-rigid materials, such as rubber hoses, tarps, landscape edging or any other soft, flexible plastics.)
• Flexible Foam: Foam carpet padding, foam couch cushions, foam-only mattresses. (Not Accepted: Jute/fiber carpet padding, Styrofoam)
• Machine Oils: Motor oil, transmission and hydraulic fluid, kerosene, diesel fuel.
• Scrap Metal: Most any item that is made of at least 75% metal, such as metal shelving, filing cabinets, bicycles, fencing, lawn mowers, wire hangers, grills, swing sets, aluminum lawn chairs, toasters, etc.
• Yard Waste: Small amounts (materials that fit inside a vehicle or bed of a standard truck, not trailer or larger loads) of yard waste can be dropped off in the convenience dumpster labeled for these materials at the recycling drop off site. The primary yard waste recycling area is accessed by entering through the landfill facility's main gate.

Have Questions? Contact our office by calling 301-600-2960 or send email to: recycle@frederickcountymd.gov