Trash & Recycling in Worcester County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Worcester County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Worcester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Illegal Dumping
In unincorporated Worcester County, Maryland, it is unlawful to dump, deposit, throw or leave litter on any public or private property or in any county waters, or to cause or permit it through neglect. A violation is a civil infraction with a fine capped at five hundred dollars, or one thousand dollars for a repeat offense.
Worcester County MD Littering and Illegal Dumping Law
Some RestrictionsWorcester County Code § PH 1-106
LITTER All rubbish, waste matter, refuse, garbage, trash, debris, dead animals or other discarded materials of every kind and description. ... (b) Littering prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw or leave or to cause or permit through neglect or by intent the dumping, depositing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property in Worce...
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