What Anne Arundel County itself runs: 3 landfills, sites and programs covering 12 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Anne Arundel County Recycling Centers (Northern, Central, Southern)
Three County recycling centers (Northern at 100 Dover Road NE, Glen Burnie 21060, which the Census geocoder could not match to a place; Central; Southern), Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., for Anne Arundel County residents with a County driver's license and registration. They take electronics (free), refrigerated appliances, scrap metal including exercise equipment, up to four tires free, cardboard and household recycling.
Anne Arundel County curbside bulky trash and large metal item collection
For homes on County curbside collection: up to three bulky trash items (sofas, mattresses, tables) next to the trash container on the weekly collection day, and large metal items and appliances (including refrigerators) by appointment. Funded by the annual service charge. The City of Annapolis runs its own collection.
Anne Arundel County household hazardous waste drop-off events
Recurring Saturday HHW drop-off events (8 a.m.-2 p.m., about six a year, spring and fall) at the Heritage Office Complex, 2662 Riva Road, Annapolis, for County residents; takes latex and oil-based paint and rechargeable batteries.
Large metal items and appliances such as swing sets, refrigerators, metal dishwashers and lawn mowers are recycled by scheduled collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
Sofas, mattresses and tables go next to the trash container on collection day, three items at a time. Checked October 26, 2026.
Schedule large metal item collection online, in the app, or by calling (410) 222-6100 weekdays 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
The County's $469 annual service charge funds weekly trash collection including up to 3 bulky items, and collection of large metal items by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
HHW drop-off events are held 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on select Saturdays at the Heritage Office Complex, 2662 Riva Road, Annapolis (2027: March 20, April 17, May 22, June 12, September 18 and October 9). Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
This program is for Anne Arundel County residents only; commercial vehicles and waste are not accepted. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
Accepted materials include rechargeable batteries and latex and oil-based paints. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
Non-rechargeable batteries are not accepted at HHW events. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.