Bulk trash pickup by appointment via MC311, up to 5 items per pickup. Transfer Station at 16101 Frederick Rd accepts large items and debris for a fee.
Montgomery County DSWS offers bulk trash pickup by appointment for items too large for regular curbside collection. Residents must schedule a pickup through MC311 (dial 311) or online. Eligible items include furniture, mattresses, large appliances (with Freon removed), carpeting, and other oversized household items. Up to 5 bulk items may be collected per appointment. Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors) are not accepted as bulk trash and must be taken to the Transfer Station or a designated e-waste recycling event. The Transfer Station at 16101 Frederick Road in Derwood accepts bulk items, construction debris, and yard waste with fees based on weight (minimum fee applies). Residents may also use the Shady Grove Processing Facility for recycling specific materials. Mattress disposal requires the item to be wrapped in plastic. Refrigerators and air conditioners must have Freon removed by a certified technician before collection. Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries) must go to the county household hazardous waste drop-off events.
Illegal dumping of bulk items on public property or in wooded areas carries fines up to $1,000 and potential criminal charges. Placing bulk items curbside without scheduling may result in non-collection and a code enforcement warning.
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