Westminster, MD, Monday, March 16, 2026 - Carroll County Government Division of Solid Waste and Recycling Operations is sponsoring a residential-only Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8 a.m. – noon. The event will take place at the Carroll County Vehicle Maintenance Facility, 1250 Old Meadow Branch Road in Westminster.

Carroll County residents can drop off select household items that are corrosive, toxic, flammable, or reactive, as well as medications and sharps, for safe disposal. Residents can also shred, on-site, a maximum of three (3) banker’s boxes (approx. 24”x15”x10”) or bags (or equivalent volume) of sensitive papers. Document shredding is available until the truck is full.

Restrictions apply – for details about what items are accepted, visit the Events page at www.recyclecarroll.org and click on Spring 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Document Shredding. For additional guidance, call Carroll County Recycling Operations at 410-386-2510 or email recycling@carrollcountymd.gov. This event is residential only, not for commercial or farm use.

The Carroll County Health Department (CCHD) will also offer a drive-through drop-off for residents to dispose of medications (no liquids) and sharps (syringes, etc.). Please visit the Carroll County Health Department webpage at KeepTalkingCarroll.org or call 410-386-4449 for more details on the types of items that can be disposed.