Washer and Dryer Recycling in Laurel, MD
Washers and dryers cost $20 each plus the $10 base fee on a Laurel bulky-item pickup.
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Before you go
- Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
- Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
- Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.
Maryland rules
- Washing machines and dryers are white goods under Maryland law, and county recycling plans must consider how to collect and recycle them. Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1701: Definitions (Statewide Recycling; covered electronic devices, architectural paint, white goods) (opens in new tab)
- Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab)
More Maryland rules (4)
- Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
- MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
- Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
- Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (15)
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
- White goods taken at the convenience center include refrigerators, air conditioners, washers and dryers, plus scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential pickup trucks, cars, SUVs and passenger vans up to 3/4 ton must use the Brown Station Road or Missouri Avenue convenience centers, at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 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.
- 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.
- Large furniture has extra charges, e.g. dresser (4+ drawers) $10, entertainment center $15, wardrobe/armoire $15. 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 9-1701: Definitions (Statewide Recycling; covered electronic devices, architectural paint, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
- Washing machines and dryers are white goods under Maryland law, and county recycling plans must consider how to collect and recycle them. 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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