Montgomery County Recycling

Category: Recycling center in Derwood, Maryland

Address: 16105 Frederick Rd, Derwood, MD 20855, USA

Phone: +12407770311

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Mac

Oct 11, 2022

Quick and easy. Just follow directions and you'll be done in no time.

Ama A.

Feb 16, 2022

They offer free tours to the public so you can see what happens to your recycling once it leaves your bin. Fun and informative!

Eva McCleary

Jan 25, 2022

I’m a female recycling truck driver that comes to the center to empty my truck daily and the workers at this company are unorganized and unprofessional, their isn’t anybody at the weight entrance to direct where the drivers should go. The workers that direct the truck need to be retrained and closely observed.The workers allow the drivers that they know for a long time to do what ever they want to do.

Frank Hernandez

Aug 1, 2021

Easy way to drop off your own trash and fast

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Questions & Answers

Why doesn’t the county recycle plastic bags anymore? Do we just trash them now?

Truong Dang | Oct 21, 2019
Don Birnesser | Oct 21, 2019

Reuse/repurpose or drop-off at the supermarket if appropriate.

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How do I get a new blue bin?

Ashley Graham-Bell | Oct 21, 2017
GredyStar | Oct 21, 2018

Depends on which type you want. If you one a 22 gallon blue bin for cans and bottles then you can order them online at: www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/depwebstore/subcatalog.aspx?catalog_id=1 Otherwise you will have to call 311 for other types.

Are you open on Sunday?

mrkink - | Oct 21, 2017
Jya-Ning Wang | Oct 21, 2018

As I know, yes. They do open on Sunday. But close early

do you have compost

wvjack1 | Oct 21, 2018
Jya-Ning Wang | Oct 21, 2018

As I recall, they don't have food decompose. But you can get one from fresh field or wholefoods, and build them on your backyard. May not worth though

how to recycle K-cups or those coffee pods

Donna Farnsworth | Sep 29, 2022
Mac | Oct 13, 2022

You need to separate the aluminum, paper and, ground coffee into separate components beforehand. The aluminum and paper can be recycled like everything else but the organic portion (ground coffee) can be composted or thrown in the trash. Ground coffee is rich in nitrogen so don't go overboard and dump all of it on your plants because they'll die from nitrogen toxicity.

can i empty my pick up truck on sunday

Barbara Gill | Aug 21, 2022
Omer Ishag | Aug 21, 2022

Yes.

Are milk cardboard cartons with plastic cover Go into the blue recycle box

Ida Gueriguian | Apr 23, 2022
Darius Day | Apr 23, 2022

Hello Ida, I work for the county, UDR (Unity Recycling and Disposal). Yes the milk cartons are waxed coated. They go with the paper and cardboard recyclables.

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Do you take rags and fabric for recycling?

Earl Jackson | Dec 24, 2021
Gregory JOHNSON | Dec 24, 2021

You would have to call them I'm not sure I was there to picking up from them

can i dropp bed frame?

Mohammad H Ahmadi | Dec 24, 2021
Steve McCurry | Dec 24, 2021

Yes- if wood it goes to trash. If metal it would go to scrap metal. Ask anyone on site and they can point you in the right direction.

Can I bring the old none working microwave to your place?

vicdn3 | Oct 20, 2021
Enver Kamal | Oct 20, 2021

Yes

Do you recycle plastic swimming pool floats, etc?

Ernest Myers | Oct 20, 2021
Hamid Ahmadi | Oct 20, 2021

I saw one place for bulky plastic stuff. It was close to the paper box recycling section

Do you recycle Christmas lights?

Raymond Viera | Oct 20, 2021
Kurt M | Oct 20, 2021

Just dropped off some broken usb cables and other wiring. It goes in the "Misc" bin at the electronics drop off.

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Do you take styrofoam peanuts?

judith Cooper | Oct 20, 2021
Drew Lermond, PhD | Oct 20, 2021

Yes I believe so... Happy New Year

Can I dump books in the paper recycle bin and also house telephone in the plastic recycle bin?

Albert Leong | Oct 20, 2021
Wayne Wu | Oct 20, 2021

As long as the books are all paper, they can be recycled with "Mixed Paper". Landline telephones should go to electronics recycling.

Do you take old laptops, telephones and other electronics at Derwood center?

Allen Eghtesadi | Oct 20, 2020
Jack Ulrick | Oct 20, 2020

Yes

will the transfer station accept styrofoam cups for recycling?

Christel Richards | Oct 20, 2020
Gary Smolen | Oct 20, 2020

I don't believe so

Is the recycling center open. What are the hours?

Robert Fraga | Oct 20, 2020
Francisco Tam | Oct 20, 2020

They open from 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday. They open on weekends but I am not sure about the working hours.

Where can I pickup free mulch?

Thanh Lam | Oct 20, 2020
adolphus last | Oct 20, 2020

You got me, but they do have a yard waste section, call them

Is it open today?

Fredy ramirez | Oct 20, 2020
Mark Wheeler | Oct 20, 2020

Yes

We bring about 300 cardboard boxes, in a trailer, do you accept this material?

juan zamora | Oct 20, 2020
adolphus last | Oct 20, 2020

Im not sure, but they do have a section, for paper only, recycle

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where to dump rocks

TD TL | Oct 20, 2020
Wayne Wu | Oct 20, 2020

Rocks are accepted as trash.

can air pillows used as packing material and bubble wrap also small plastic bags that items come in are any of these recylcable or is this all trash

Quince Orchard | Oct 20, 2020
julio alvarez | Oct 20, 2020

Those are trash

can I recycle #5

lori putman | Oct 20, 2020
jamal anwar | Oct 20, 2020

That's trash

Where and when can I bring old paint

Mary Colville | Oct 20, 2020
adolphus last | Oct 20, 2020

Call the recycle center

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can I recycle firewood?

Mark Green | Oct 20, 2020
adolphus last | Oct 20, 2020

I think so, they do take yard waste

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What time is recycling truck pick up in Lear Ln, Silver Spring, MD. 20905?

Cynthia Rusten | Oct 20, 2020
adolphus last | Oct 20, 2020

Between 7am to 12pm

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Do you recycle personal letters I have bunch of them?

Joe- Mens | Oct 21, 2019
adolphus last | Oct 21, 2019

They do, just put them in your blue ben, and the truck will pick them up

does columbus day affect the weekly pick-up schedule?

martin meadows | Oct 21, 2019
adolphus last | Oct 21, 2019

Is today colmbus day, , its open, regular shedule,, ,,,,,,,,no

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Do you provide Montgomery County residents with large plastic recycling bins? If, so it there a cost? and where can I obtain one? Thank You

Yvette Orr | Oct 21, 2019
charles duvall | Oct 21, 2019

Call MC311 and they will submit to Department of Environmental protection for a delivery

Can I recycle split rails?

Geoff Carter | Oct 21, 2019
Liz Bullock | Dec 24, 2021

Split rails are wood, generally chemically treated, so they can't be mulched. These would go in the landfill trash. OR, the Poolesville dump known as "The Beauty Spot" (google that) would gladly take them. They prefer to only take wood & other burn-able trash. What they burn powers the Dickerson power plant. Sadly, they are only open one day per week Sat from (?) 9 to 3 pm. Need Montgomery County i.d. to use dump.

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Need to dispose some cutting and grinding fluid, not sure if I can take it there, if not where should I go?

Edwin Duarte | Oct 21, 2019
Roy Mathew | Oct 21, 2019

Yes you can. When you get there, ask for the exact location to drop them off

Do you take old computer and electronics

Erlinda Lopez-Newby | Oct 21, 2019
Michael Strange | Oct 21, 2019

Yes

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Can I drop off used cooking oil?

Md Harun Rashid | Oct 21, 2019
Don Birnesser | Oct 21, 2019

Yes

Hello! Can I take a TV? If not, where should I discard it?

Daniela Torrico | Oct 21, 2019
Roy Mathew | Oct 21, 2019

For large objects you have to call and make arrangements. Or drop it off at the recycling center

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Do they take empty printer toner cartridges?

I M Willis | Oct 21, 2019
Mark Wheeler | Oct 21, 2019

No, Take those back to your office supply store.

Are air conditioner units recycled

Maryann Miller | Oct 21, 2019
Don Birnesser | Oct 21, 2019

Yes

can i recycle my leather sofa

Gurusharan Kalsi | Oct 21, 2019
Roy Mathew | Oct 21, 2019

Sofas are considered bulk trash and they get picked up if you schedule a pick up AND disassemble them to the right size. Follow link: https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/DepHowDoI/material.aspx?tag=bulk-trash&material_key=41

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Are you open Easter Sunday?

lynn pendleton | Oct 21, 2019
Don Birnesser | Oct 21, 2019

Yes

Can you put metal in recycling? Paper clips and the like?

Marie Day | Oct 21, 2019
Mark Wheeler | Oct 21, 2019

No, The curbside recycling process is for plastic and glass containers, bottles, cans, food containers up to 5 gallon buckets. Paper clips could be reused or dropped off at the scrap metal area at the public drop-off area. Hope this answers your questions!

do you take roundup?

J Howard | Oct 21, 2019
Don Birnesser | Oct 21, 2019

Yes, at the Household Hazardous Center.

Do I need to separate paper and plastic

Donna Fuller | Oct 21, 2019
Steve McCurry | Oct 21, 2019

Yes

What are the open hours on Saturdays?

Bob & Mary Alice Gray | Oct 21, 2019
Mark Wheeler | Oct 21, 2019

The Transfer Station is open today from 7 AM to 5 PM. 9-5 PM on Sunday.

How can I request for a new recycle trash bin?

Genaro Fajardo Jr. | Oct 21, 2019
Steve McCurry | Oct 21, 2019

Call 311

Our recycling bin is broken. Need a new one - one big and one small. where do we request for these? Thank you.

GRISELDA DORION | Oct 21, 2019
Bennie Oliver | Oct 21, 2019

When you need a new recycling bin what you do is call 311 and ask for sanitary department or select on your phone. Your call will be sent directly to recycle or sanitary then you tell them you need a replacement bin and they will send a supervisor out to your house with a brand new can or bin☺️😉 simple and free at charge.

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do you pick up pianos?

Jahan Brelian | Oct 21, 2019
Sophie Brainerd | Oct 21, 2019

Pianos are considered trash, not recycling. For bulky item pick up, call 311.

Where can I vote concrete demolition

Jorge Rodriguez | Oct 21, 2019
Gaila Araujo | Oct 21, 2019

Right there mr. Here in shady grove i work there

How do i get a new recycling bin for metals and plastic (not the big rolling one for paper!!} thanks

Nancy Feldman | Oct 21, 2019
M W (YOMMA50) | Oct 21, 2019

Contact Montgomery County Recycling Center to request new bins from wear and tear

Is a van allowed in the regular recycling areas like cars?

Mike Chambers | Oct 21, 2019
Don Birnesser | Oct 21, 2019

Yes

How can I get a mid-size recycling container?

Malena Ruiz | Oct 21, 2019
adolphus last | Oct 21, 2019

You can rent one , LSI IN PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, OR LOOK FOR ROLL OFF CONTAINERS, I HOPE THAT HELPED

Do you take Hazmat material like old paint cans ?

Gerald McClurg | Oct 21, 2018
Andy I am | Oct 21, 2018

Those are special pick up,you need to contact Montgomery county information

Do you recycle empty pill bottles

Roz Silver | Oct 21, 2018
Steve McCurry | Oct 21, 2019

A pill bottle is considered medical waste and should be put in trash.

Can sheets and pillow cases or any fabric material be recycled at Shady Grove recycle station????

Robert Oliver | Oct 21, 2018
Erica (Nurse Erica_Official) | Oct 21, 2019

I’m not sure if Recycling will take them but if you contact the Animal Shelter, they’re always looking for sheet, blanket, and towel donations

Are you open on Saturday?

Irma Sheon | Oct 21, 2018
Mark Wheeler | Oct 21, 2018

The Recycling Center is not open on Saturdays. The Transfer Station is open though.

what are your hours of operation?

cesar rojas | Oct 21, 2018
julio alvarez | Oct 21, 2018

Mon-Fri 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Saturday 7:00 am to 5:00p Sunday 9:00 a to 5:00p

Can I dump a used couch at the Montgomery County Transfer Station at Shady Grove?

Sheldon Laps | Oct 21, 2018
Jya-Ning Wang | Oct 21, 2018

Yes,you have to bring it there

Does refugee in montgery county pick appliances?

Paulette Craddock | Oct 21, 2018
Jya-Ning Wang | Oct 21, 2018

You can bring it there and drop, it has place for big item (refrigerator, ac) and small one

Do you dispose old computers, GPS, backup electronics?

Carolyn Caponiti | Oct 21, 2018
Jya-Ning Wang | Oct 21, 2018

I know they do. Make sure you destroy personal info.

Heard this was permanently closed! Is this true?

Betsy Grossman | Oct 21, 2017
Bo Razak | Oct 21, 2017

No it is open.

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