Drop-off Hours
Shady Grove Transfer Station
Location
16101 Frederick Road, Derwood MD 20855
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Hours
- 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday (both entrances)
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday (use Shady Grove Road entrance only)
Phone: 311 (or 240-777-0311)
Cost: Check our Transfer Station fee schedule to determine the charge for the materials you are bringing.
Bringing recyclables or trash to our Solid Waste Transfer Station and Processing Facility?
Residential Waste
- NO Out of County waste is allowed.
- ALL Residents must provide proof of residency.
- All loads over 500 lbs. must be weighed at the scales and pay the required fee.
Information to Know
Commerical Waste
- NO Out-of-County waste is allowed or accepted.
- DO NOT bring waste generated from outside of the County. The Montgomery County Transfer Station and Material Recovery Facility does not accept waste or other material that is generated from outside of Montgomery County and will be turned away.
- Commercial/Business Loads must be generated within the County.
- All contractors must provide verification of job location or county of origin.
- If you are not able to verify that the material has originated from within the County, you will not be permitted to dump.
If you're coming on a Sunday:
To ensure the efficient flow of traffic on Frederick Road (355), to prevent dangerous traffic backup, and reduce extended wait times at the Public Unloading Facility (PUF), the Transfer Station Entrance located at 16101 Frederick Road (355), will be closed on Sundays, Holidays, and other times when the Scale house is closed to commercial traffic.
All persons and vehicles using the Transfer Station during these times should enter through the " Truck Entrance" located at
16055 Shady Grove Road between Frederick Road (355) and CarMax.
HOURS: Are you bringing recyclables, and/or less than 500 pounds of trash?
Use the Route 355 / Frederick Road entrance.
The Route 355 / Frederick Road entrance hours are:
- Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED (use Shady Grove entrance 9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
If your vehicle's trash load does not appear to be clearly under 500 pounds:
- We may ask you to have your load weighed at the scales (Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm) at our discretion.
- If you are at the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station on a Sunday when the scales are closed, we will ask you to return on Monday.
All loads are subject to inspection.
HOURS: Are you bringing 500 or more pounds of trash?
Use the Shady Grove Road entrance.
The Route 355 / Frederick Road entrance has these hours:
- Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: closed
We accept debit cards, credit cards, including American Express, and corporate accounts for any fees. We do not accepts cash and checks to minimize exposure of COVID-19 to customers and employees. See more payment and fee information.
What does it cost to drop off material at the Transfer Station?
Check our Transfer Station fee schedule to determine the charge for the materials you are bringing.
May you bring material in a trailer?
Yes, you may bring material to the Transfer Station in a trailer.
If you use the Frederick Road entrance, your trailer may be up to 5 feet x 9 feet, with maximum 24-inch sideboards. No trailers are allowed at the Public Unloading Facility (PUF).
You must use the Shady Grove Road entrance for trailers larger than this.
All loads must be covered. See covering details.
What materials does the Transfer Station accept?
The Transfer Station accepts
- Trash from residents and commercial customers
- Recyclables
Does the Transfer Station offer paper shredding?
No, the Transfer Station does not offer paper shredding.
Poolesville Beauty Spot
The Poolesville Beauty Spot located at 19200 Jerusalem Road, Poolesville MD 20837, is open for Montgomery County residents wishing to discard bulk trash (up to 499 pounds).
Information to Know
- Shingles
- We do not accept shingles or roofing materials of any kind. Download the Shingles & Other Roofing Materials Disposal Flyer for alternate disposal facilities.
- Car Parts
- We do not accept car parts for disposal or recycling at the Shady Grove Transfer Station. You may contact a local mechanic shop or a scrap metal business to dispose of car parts.
- Transporting materials
- You must bring your materials to the Transfer Station by car, truck, van or similar vehicle. Walking or riding bicycles, motorcycles, or electric scooters are prohibited at the Transfer Station.
- HOA Bulk Collection Drop-offs
- The Transfer Station will permit Homeowner’s Associations within Montgomery County to drop off two (2) bulk collections free of charge each calendar year, with permission from Transfer Station management. Review the drop-off procedures.