Recycling, Trash, & Yard Trim Programs

At your house

Request a

• recycling bin for your house
• bulk trash collection
• scrap metal collection
• compost bin

Look up your collection day and services

What goes into blue bins?

Paper shredding events

See more Recycling and Trash service details

See Yard trim details for leaves, grass, and brush

At your apartment or condominium

• attend our Multi-family Recycling Seminar
• file your Annual Recycling Report
• request recycling bins for your apartment or condo
• request brochures, decals, posters and more

See more information for apartments and condos

At your business or organization

• attend our Business Recycling Seminar
• file your Annual Recycling Report
• request recycling bins for your workplace
• read our Business Recycling Handbook and get started:
  recycle, reduce waste and more!

See more information for businesses and organizations

Fees

• Solid Waste Charge
• Transfer Station/Recycling Center User Fees

Codes and Regulations

• Montgomery County Code: Chapter 48, Solid Wastes
• Executive Regulations referring to recycling and trash

References and tips

• Waste reduction tips for shopping, wrapping, entertaining, and unwanted mail
• Food Waste (Food Scraps)
• Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan ("10-Year Plan")
• Waste Composition Study 2017 (PDF, 214 KB)
• Annual Average Unit Cost Trends, FY 2002 to FY 2013 (PDF, 653 kb)