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We've been made aware that many people may be considering dressing up as B.O.Bs this year, since they're considered the ...
10/19/2026

We've been made aware that many people may be considering dressing up as B.O.Bs this year, since they're considered the scariest thing ever.

However, we must caution you: if you dress up as a Bag of Bags, please leave your face and mouth clear. If you don't, you're gonna have a bad time.

If you were thinking we were talking about Bob the Builder, Bob the Minion, or B.O.B the rapper behind the hit "Airplanes," you don't follow us closely enough. And those plastic bags, especially a bag of bags, shouldn't go into your blue bin.

These bags become tanglers in equipment and can easily become litter. Instead, most area grocery stores and some not-for-profits accept plastic bags, film, and bubble wrap, then bale them and send them to a company like Trex. Trex then turns them into decking and benches!

Consider yourself warned, and consider us still worried about some of you.

We don't want to add more drama to your life; we know you've been focused on two things, and only two. A.) Which regiona...
10/16/2026

We don't want to add more drama to your life; we know you've been focused on two things, and only two. A.) Which regional Facebook group you found your favorite cheesesteak in that you are loyal to. And B.) Kelly Clarkson trying to buy a bird clock. But there are a few other things to think about...

Like the feel of a fall rain, the importance of hugging your loved ones tight, being there for neighbors, and zoning out from current events by any means possible.

We also want to remind you that you don't need to buy anything extra if you have overflow recycling. You can use any bin, box, or container you like. HOWEVER, please label the container "Recycling" and place it next to your blue bin.

If you would like, we offer a cart lease that can get you another blue bin for a refundable deposit. And that deposit is not 15,000 smackaroos. Check out our website for details.

Ladies and gentlemen, our scalehouse has just made first contact...Oh what a beautiful day for humanity, the question "A...
10/15/2026

Ladies and gentlemen, our scalehouse has just made first contact...Oh what a beautiful day for humanity, the question "Are we alone has been answered..."

Unfortunately, we had to send them away. Yeah, apparently these aliens are also house flippers, and they brought us a big 40-yard dumpster without a work order, so we had to send them away.

Per county code, we can only accept waste generated inside Frederick County. So if you want to use our Reichs Ford Road facility to dump, you need:
-A driver's license with a Frederick County address.
-A driver's license with a non-Frederick County address AND
1. A work order stating where the waste was generated.
OR
2. An invoice stating where the waste was generated.

If you can't provide that information, or the waste was generated out of this world, you may be denied access to use the facility.

We'd like to officially thank Lil Timmy from Libertytown, who let us buy his birthday wish this year! Lil Tim-Tim wanted...
10/15/2026

We'd like to officially thank Lil Timmy from Libertytown, who let us buy his birthday wish this year!

Lil Tim-Tim wanted to use his wish for a new bike and world peace, with $ 20 and a bag of Doritos, but we convinced him to change the first part of his wish to a residential scrap tire recycling event.

And well, look which part came true!

October 24th through the 31st (Or when the tonnage maximum is met) will be our Frederick County: Residential Scrap Tire Drop Off Event! This event is possible thanks to Maryland Environmental Service and the Maryland Dept. Of The Environment, and it allows you to drop off up to 10 scrap tires (rims on or off) at our Reichs Ford Road facility at no cost.

This is for residential tires up to 33 inches and does not include tracks or treads.

We look forward to seeing you then! And TimAwesomethy, hopefully your wish for a new bike AND world peace comes true next year!

We are just a few weeks away from Halloween, which means it's time for some Candy do's and don'ts to make your sugar rus...
10/14/2026

We are just a few weeks away from Halloween, which means it's time for some Candy do's and don'ts to make your sugar rush and your knowledge of proper disposal as high as possible, before you crash in a ball on the floor, crying, and wondering why your costume, the Debonair "Captain Snuggy," didn't win any costume contests:

Do: Put all wrappers in the trash; if you're a parent, put them at the bottom so the kids don't find out you ate them.

Don't: Put Gummy Worms in your compost; it'll take a while to break down, and the gelatin and protein makeup might not give you desirable results.

Do: Donate a portion of your candy. Instead of throwing extra away or items you don't like. Your overwhelming haul of Butterfingers may make someone's day a half a world away.

Don't: Use single-use products in your costumes or to hold candy. A pillowcase goes a long way instead of a plastic bag.

Do: Look out for flashlights and other light-up devices that run on rechargeable batteries. Identifying these items can help you avoid throwing them away improperly, which could create a fire hazard.

Don't: Be afraid to say "No, Thank You"; rejecting is part of waste reduction too!

Have a spooky safe time over the next few weeks!

Our Fall Household Hazardous Waste event was a HUGE success!We serviced over 720 vehicles. 600 Smilles, 15+ Doggos, and ...
10/13/2026

Our Fall Household Hazardous Waste event was a HUGE success!

We serviced over 720 vehicles. 600 Smilles, 15+ Doggos, and one very committed person who understood the assignment and got their HHW to this event via bike!

Our new traffic pattern saw wait times mostly around 30 to 45 minutes, and our contractor brought 40 people to help process, while 14 Division Staff helped manage lines and answer questions.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to do the right thing and dispose of your household hazardous waste during this event.

We recognize that Frederick is growing, and we hope to share exciting news about our HHW program growth soon, which will provide more options!

Our next event will be in May 2027, and we'll announce the date soon!

Photo Credit: Aditi B, DSWR Communication Intern.

10/13/2026

Be aware: A.I. mixes up Frederick County, MD & VA. info. Also, your blue bin doesn't have abs like that.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!! To celebrate, we have slipped into our finest Canadian tuxedo and are ready to wrestle th...
10/12/2026

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!! To celebrate, we have slipped into our finest Canadian tuxedo and are ready to wrestle this Monday, like we wrestle with converting anything to the metric system.

All our facilities and programs are operating as scheduled today.
Including:
Curbside Recycling
Our Reichs Ford Road facility, which includes our transfer station, recycling center drop-off, yard waste, and compost
Customer Service
Administration Services

Dig into your celebratory poutine and enjoy your day!

P.S. Dear Frederick Restaurants, goat cheese is great, but you can't call it poutine to sub out the curds; ya gotta have the squeak somehow.

For the record first vehicle was a white truck before the sun came up! Our HHW event is going til noon!
10/10/2026

For the record first vehicle was a white truck before the sun came up!

Our HHW event is going til noon!

Tomorrow, October 10th is our Fall Household Hazardous Waste Event! We love seeing you, our neighbors, and we love seein...
10/09/2026

Tomorrow, October 10th is our Fall Household Hazardous Waste Event! We love seeing you, our neighbors, and we love seeing your dogs, too. Besides us, here are 5 reasons to bring your dog...

1.) Dogs sniff out the importance of properly disposing of herbicides, pesticides, and poisons.

2.) Dogs bark at brake fluid, lighter fluid, and gasoline when it's in the trash, so quiet them down by bringing those with you.

3.) Dogs fetch balls, but they don't fetch mothballs; you can dispose of them at tomorrow’s event.

4.) Dogs might swim in your pool, but they paddle away from disposing of pool chemicals in your trash...So instead, bring them to us.

5.) We'll do our best to have a treat waiting for them.

That simple! Find a full list on our website: FrederickCountyMd-dot-gov/HHW

See you tomorrow at the Keys Stadium parking lot (21 Stadium Drive), 8 AM till Noon! Remember: no walk-ups and no left turns into the event!

Address

9031 Reichs Ford Road
Frederick, MD
21704

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm
Saturday 7am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13016002960

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