Trash Bin Storage: Gaithersburg vs Takoma Park

When can I put my trash bins out in Gaithersburg?

Bins may be placed at the curb no earlier than 5 PM on the evening before your scheduled collection day. They must be retrieved by midnight on collection day.

Where must I store my bins when not at the curb?

Bins must be stored out of view from the street and public areas. Acceptable locations include inside a garage, behind the house, or in a screened enclosure.

What if I need to dispose of large items?

Bulk items and construction debris require separate arrangements. Contact Gaithersburg Public Works at (301) 258-6370 for bulk pickup scheduling and guidelines.

When can I put trash bins out in Montgomery County?

Bins may be placed at the curb no earlier than 5 PM the evening before your scheduled collection day and must be retrieved by midnight on collection day.

Where do I store trash bins between pickups?

Bins must be stored behind the front building line or screened from public view. Leaving bins at the curb between collection days may result in a code enforcement warning.