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Microwave Recycling in Laurel, MD

Microwaves are covered by the $10 base fee on Laurel's bulky-item pickup.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Laurel

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LaurelNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. City of Laurel bulk item (residential special) pickupCity service · LaurelLaurel residents$10/visit
    How it works

    Laurel Public Works collects bulky items on most Wednesdays for single- and two-family homes: $10 base fee per pickup plus per-item charges (e.g. sofa $15-$25, mattress $10, refrigerator $25, washer/dryer $20, TV $20-$25). Request at 301-725-0088, dpw@laurel.md.us or the My Laurel app; billed after pickup.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Base fee per pickup$10 per visit
    • Most Wednesdays; schedule in advance and list every item with an extra charge. Billed after pickup.

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Places that don’t take microwaves (1)
  • Brown Station Road Residential Drop-Off Convenience Center (Prince George's County) · Prince George's County

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
More about microwaves

Maryland rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill (opens in new tab) · Prince George's County Department of the Environment
    • Vehicles must be residential in use and unmodified; trailers and commercial or commercial-looking vehicles do not qualify. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • List of Prince George's County Waste & Recycling Disposal Facilities (opens in new tab) · Prince George's County Department of the Environment
    • Proof of Prince George's County residency may be required at disposal facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics Recycling Acceptance Site (opens in new tab) · Prince George's County Department of the Environment
    • Appliances such as toasters and microwave ovens are not accepted as electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Laurel
    • Special pickups are available to single- or two-family dwellings; apartment residents must contact their management. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential special pickups are made on most Wednesdays; request by calling 301-725-0088, emailing dpw@laurel.md.us or using the My Laurel app. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All pickups have a $10 base fee, which covers many items including microwaves and toaster ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items covered by the $10 base fee include vacuum cleaners, microwaves and toaster ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items with extra charges are not picked up unless you mention them when scheduling; fees are billed after pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
    • Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.

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