Solid
Waste Department
Robert G. Davenport, Director
Phone: 240-313-2790 |
Fax:
301-582-3412 |
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The Washington County Commissioners and the
Solid Waste Department are responsible for the proper disposal of solid waste generated in
Washington County. Although it is estimated that the Forty West Landfill will
accommodate the County's disposal needs for approximately 50 years, waste reduction
and recycling are encouraged for the benefit of all Washington County residents. Your
cooperation is appreciated by County Government and your fellow residents.
Mission Statement: To protect
the environment and public health by providing safe, reliable, efficient and cost
effective solid waste disposal and recycling services for our customers.
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Watch Your Waste |
Solid Waste
All Residential & Commercial Waste now
accepted at:
(Only waste generated in Washington County will be accepted)
Forty West Landfill
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM - Monday through Saturday
If you have trash that
requires weighing, you should be there no later than 3:15 PM.
12630 Earth Care Road
Located off U.S. Route 40 approximately
One Mile West of Huyetts Crossroads
Rates and Hours
Includes prices for mulch and soil amendment sales.
Residential Permits and Cash Sales
Residential Permits may be purchased at the Forty West Landfill scalehouse, 7:00 am - 3:00
pm, Monday through Saturday. Bring the vehicle you wish to permit so the
permit can be placed on the vehicle. You may bring trash at that time for unloading after
purchase of permit.
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Cash Sales: Any
resident can use the landfill on a cash basis. A residential permit is not required for
cash sales. We accept cash or checks. NO credit cards. Rates are $50 per ton
for general household waste, $75 per ton for construction/demo debris, and $60 per ton for yard debris. Other rates apply for special waste. There is a minimum
scale fee of $8.00. We advise cash sale customers to be on the scales by 3:15 PM to allow
time to unload by the
3:30 PM closing time.
Residential Convenience Centers
(household waste only)
Source Reduction
Washington County residents and businesses
can help our community by eliminating waste that would need to be collected, and then
recycled or landfilled. Listed below are some tips for reducing waste.
A) Watch what you buy.
- Buy items that are durable instead of disposable or cheaply made.
- Avoid excess packaging and buy concentrated products.
- Buy only what you need and avoid impulse buying.
B) Look for ways to reduce waste.
- Use your computer to reduce paper waste.
- Reduce the margins
- Design memos, letters, etc., to save paper.
- Don’t print unless necessary and reuse back side of paper
when possible.
- Get newsletters/subscriptions on line when possible.
- Reuse materials or give them to someone that can reuse
them.
In the solid waste management hierarchy, reuse ranks above
recycling. Do you have items you no longer need or want, which
still have life in them? HAGERSTOWN FREECYCLERS try to find
new homes for these items. Go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hagerstownfreecycle/.
- Don’t collect grass clippings and apply only fertilizer
needed
- Use on site composting for yard debris and vegetable scraps.
C) Communicate to others the importance of source
reduction.
- Share your ideas.
- Call toll free numbers to thank companies
for smart packaging or
to suggest better packaging.
- Express appreciation to local establishments when they make an
effort to reduce waste and recycle.
Source Reduction Links:
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Recycling
The County's Recycling Office (240-313-2796) is
available
to assist and promote recycling in the County.
Recycling FAQs
Why Recycle?
County Government Recycling
Forty West Sanitary Landfill
Approximately One Mile West of Huyetts Crossroads
off U.S. Route 40
at 12630 Earth Care Road |
Accepts the following materials:
newspaper, junk mail, magazines
flat sheets of cardboard (maximum 18 x 18 inches)
boxboard
phone books
aluminum cans
tin cans
clear, brown and green glass bottles and jars
plastic bottles (#'s 1 & 2)
auto batteries
small rechargeable batteries (less than two pounds)-please see attendant
used motor oil/antifreeze (5 gallon limit each per visit)
tires
yard debris (brush must be under 4 inches in diameter) |
Accept only these materials:
newspaper, junk mail, magazines
flat sheets of cardboard (maximum 18 x 18 inches)
boxboard
phone books
aluminum cans
tin cans
clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars
plastic bottles (#'s 1 & 2)
used motor oil/antifreeze (5 gallon limit each per visit)
small rechargeable batteries (less than two pounds)-please see attendant |
Accept only these materials:
newspaper, junk mail, magazines
flat sheets of cardboard (maximum 18 x 18 inches)
boxboard
phone books
aluminum cans
tin cans
clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars
plastic bottles (#'s 1 & 2) |
Private Recycling (call first)
Location
Conservit Industries
Phone (301) 791-0100 Materials Recycled
aluminum cans
tin cans
scrap metals |
Location
Maryland Metals, Inc.
Phone (301) 739-5525 Materials Recycled
aluminum cans
tin cans
scrap metals |
Location
Maryland Paper
Phone (301) 223-6550 Materials Recycled
newspaper
phone books
corrugated cardboard |
Location
Halltown Paperboard Co.
Phone (304) 725-2076 Materials Recycled
newspaper
corrugated cardboard |
Location
Tri-State Recycling Company
Phone (301) 678-5909 Materials Recycled
aluminum cans |
Location
Hagerstown Goodwill Industries
Phone (301) 733-7330 Materials Recycled
textiles |
Location
Allied Waste Industries
Phone (301) 223-7272 Materials Recycled
newspaper
phone books
mixed paper
office paper
corrugated cardboard
aluminum cans
tin cans
clear/brown/green glass bottles and jars (separated) |
Location
Waste Management
Phone (800) 926-6806 Materials Recycled
newspaper
mixed paper
office paper
corrugated cardboard
aluminum cans
tin cans
clear/brown/green glass bottles and jars (separated)
plastic bottles (#'s 1 & 2) |
Location
Washington County Assoc. for Retarded Citizens
Phone (301) 797-2392 Materials Recycled
newspaper
office paper
corrugated cardboard
aluminum cans
clear glass bottles and jars |
Location
Tri-State ReUse Center Ltd.
225 West Main Street, Hancock MD
Phone (301) 678-6160 Non-profit Organization that
depends on building material donations to assist low income families.
Materials Recycled
paint
used or surplus building materials
large appliances, etc. |
Solid Waste Advisory Commission
The Solid Waste Advisory Commission usually meets on the fourth
Thursday of each month, at 7:00 PM, to discuss solid waste issues. Citizen attendance and
participation is encouraged. Please call 240-313-2790 for suggestions, questions or
information on the exact time and location of any meeting you are interested in attending.
Other Related Links:
EPA Office of Solid
Waste Kids Page
Maryland Department of the Environment
Maryland Recyclers Coalition
National Recyclers Coalition
Revised:
July 16, 2007
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