Gaithersburg, MD Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

The Gaithersburg Department of Public Works provides bulk item collection for single-family residential properties. Residents must call DPW at 301-258-6370 to schedule a bulk pickup appointment. Accepted items include furniture, mattresses, large household items, and white goods (appliances with or without refrigerant). Refrigerators and air conditioners containing refrigerant may require a certified technician to evacuate the refrigerant before pickup. Items must be placed at the curb on the scheduled date. The city may limit the number of bulk items per pickup and charge a fee for certain items. Construction and demolition debris, tires, automotive parts, hazardous household waste, and electronics (TVs, computers, monitors) are not accepted in bulk pickup. These materials must be taken to the Montgomery County Transfer Station at 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, or disposed of through county-sponsored special collection events. Montgomery County hosts periodic Household Hazardous Waste collection days for paint, chemicals, batteries, and similar materials. HOA communities may have their own bulk pickup schedules or dumpster days coordinated through the association. Contact DPW at 301-258-6370 for scheduling.