Location: 1250 Old Meadow Branch Rd., Westminster, MD 21158

What: Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Document Shredding

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 am - 12 pm

Where: Carroll County Vehicle Maintenance Facility, 1250 Old Meadow Branch Road, Westminster, MD 21158
(off Md. Rte. 97, north of Westminster, go past Meadow Branch Road to Old Meadow Branch Road).

Contact: recycling@carrollcountymd.gov, the Bureau of Solid Waste 410-386-2510 or the Northern Landfill 410-386-4550

About: Carroll County residents can drop off dangerous household items listed below and shred sensitive documents from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Residential only, not for commercial or farm use. 

Items ACCEPTED at the household hazardous waste drop-off event include gas/gas oil mix, lighter fluid, oil-based: paints, stains, sealants, and varnishes, brake and steering fluid, engine cleaner, degreaser, paint thinners, solvents, and mineral spirits, bleach, ammonia, oven cleaners, drain openers, acetone, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, photographic chemicals, pool/hot tub chemicals, CFLs and fluorescent tubes, household use Nickel-Cadmium, NIMH, “Button” batteries, lithium, and Lithium-Ion batteries, Mercury switches and thermometers, vape liquids in consumer containers, and electronic smoking device batteries.

Items NOT ACCEPTED at this event include: latex paint (dispose with household trash after adding an absorbent agent such as cat litter, sand, mulch, or shredded paper to dry), household batteries (alkaline), explosives, ammunition, fireworks, medical and biohazard waste, radioactive material, compressed gas tanks and cylinders, asbestos, items from commercial and industrial businesses or farms, vehicle batteries, motor oil, and antifreeze. Vehicle batteries, motor oil, and antifreeze are accepted year-round at the Northern Landfill Recycling Center, 1400 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, during normal business hours.

Document shredding is available for residential use only; no businesses.
Sensitive documents will be shredded on-site and securely destroyed. Limit 3 bags or Banker's Boxes (approx. 24"x15"x10"). Shredding is available only until the mobile shredding truck is full. 

Medication and Sharps Takeback (Subject to Availability)
Items Accepted: Prescription, Over the Counter, & Pet Medications
(no liquids), Supplements, Syringes, Needle Tips, Lancets, & Auto-Injectors. Visit the Carroll County Health Department for more info.