Where & how can I recycle?

As of January 1, 2011 all licensed commercial refuse haulers including those that service residences must PROVIDE curbside recycling service to their individually contracted residential customers.  As of July 1, 2011 all municipalities must PROVIDE curbside recycling service at least once per month to their residents that have curbside trash service.  If you subscribe to trash service or live within the municipalities you must be provided curbside recycling at least once a month.  If you are not being provided this service call your provider or the Cecil County Solid Waste Management Division at 410-996-6275  to assist your provider to come into compliance with this mandate.

If you do not have curbside trash service you can use one of our three Solid Waste Management Facilities to drop off your recyclables.  Use this link for a list of what recyclables are available at each facility:

Central Landfill 410-996-6275 758 E. Old Philadelphia Rd., (Rt. 7), Elkton                     Directions	Hours of Operation 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday --Saturday
Stemmer's Run Transfer Station 410-275-2794 Stemmer's Run Rd. Earleville                               Directions	8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday ONLY
Woodlawn Transfer Station 410-658-6646 off Firetower Road, Colora  Directions	8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday--Saturday

Central Landfill 410-996-6275 758 E. Old Philadelphia Rd., (Rt. 7), Elkton                     Directions	Hours of Operation 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday --Saturday
Stemmer's Run Transfer Station 410-275-2794 Stemmer's Run Rd. Earleville                               Directions	8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday ONLY
Woodlawn Transfer Station 410-658-6646 off Firetower Road, Colora  Directions	8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday--Saturday

What recyclables are free to drop off and where can I drop them off at?

Use this link to access information on what type of recyclables are accepted at which Solid Waste Management Facility:
Recycling Drop-Off Availability
http://www.ccgov.org/uploads/PublicWorks/Landfill/Recycling%20Drop-Off%20Availability3.pdf

What is single stream recycling?

Single Stream Recycling consists of paper, cardboard, plastics, glass bottles & jars, and cans which can all be comingled or "mixed" together in one container for collection.  The recyclables are then sent to a single stream recycling plant where they are separated using magnets, screens, electromagnetic eddy currents and optical sorting technology.  The recyclables are then baled and sent to their end use markets.  For example newspaper that is separated from the single stream recyclables is baled and sent to paper producing plants where it is made into new paper products.

What is the market rate for single stream recycling?

The market rate for single stream recycling is a formula used to determine what loads of single stream recyclables over 200 pounds are charged at our facilities.  The current market rate is $4.00 per ton.

How are single stream recyclables separated?

Single stream recyclables are separated using magnets, screens, electromagnetic eddy currents and optical sorting technology.  The recyclables are then baled and sent to their end use markets.  For example newspaper that is separated from the single stream recyclables is baled and sent to paper producing plants where it is made into new paper products.

A DVD video of how this process takes place can be requested by e-mailing Tadams@ccgov.org or by calling 410-996-6275 extension 224.  You may also visit http://www.thinkgreen.com/video-recycling-single-stream 

How can I get curbside recycling service?

As of January 1, 2011 all Licensed Commercial Refuse Haulers that provide curbside trash service must PROVIDE at least once a month curbside recycling service to all of their individually contracted residential customers in unincorporated (outside town limits) areas of Cecil County. 

As of July 1, 2011 all Licensed Commercial Refuse Haulers that provide curbside trash service must PROVIDE at least once a month curbside recycling service to all residents living within the Municipalities that currently have curbside trash service.

Therefore, you can get curbside recycling service by contacting any Licensed Commercial Refuse Hauler that serves Cecil County or, if you live within a Municipality you can contact them for details on how recyclables are collected.  Many municipalities allow residents to use their own recycling container and mark it in such a way that the hauler can recognize that it contains recyclables.

What are the hours of the recycling centers?

Central Landfill 410-996-6275 758 E. Old Philadelphia Rd., (Rt. 7), Elkton                     Directions	Hours of Operation 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday --Saturday
Stemmer's Run Transfer Station 410-275-2794 Stemmer's Run Rd. Earleville                               Directions	8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday ONLY
Woodlawn Transfer Station 410-658-6646 off Firetower Road, Colora  Directions	8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday--Saturday

Holidays
The Central Landfill and Transfer Stations are closed on the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Presidents Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day ONLY
• Christmas Day

Are the recycling & environmental programs paid for by tax dollars?

No, Cecil County recycling & environmental programs are paid for out of the Cecil County Solid Waste Management Division Enterprise Fund.  This fund is fueled from revenue collected from tipping fees at Cecil County Solid Waste Management Facilities as well as revenue from some of the recyclables such as textiles and scrap metal.

How can I properly dispose of my medications?

Medications can be brought to the Cecil County Central Landfill ONLY on Household Hazardous Waste Day Events.  The next Household Hazardous Waste Day event will take place on Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm at the Central Landfill on Rt. 7 in Elkton.  For a flyer on the event please use this link:
http://www.ccgov.org/uploads/PublicWorks/Landfill/Fall%202011%20HHW%20Day%20Ad.pdf

Residents may also visit www.disposemymeds.org for information on pharmacies in your area that take back medications.

How can I properly dispose of household chemicals & mercury?

When is the next Household Hazardous Waste Day and is there a fee?

There is no fee charged during Household Hazardous Waste Day Events which are available only to Cecil County Residents. The next Household Hazardous Waste Day event will take place on Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm at the Central Landfill on Rt. 7 in Elkton.  For a flyer on the event please use this link:

http://www.ccgov.org/uploads/PublicWorks/Landfill/Fall%202011%20HHW%20Day%20Ad.pdf

What are the charges for trash & recycling at Cecil County Solid Waste Management Facilities?

To see an updated list of Cecil County Solid Waste Management Facility Fees visit this link:

http://www.ccgov.org/dept_works/feeschedule.cfm

Is the mulch loaded on my vehicle for me?

Mulch must be loaded by the resident purchasing the mulch.  We cannot currently load mulch into your vehicle for you.

Is the mulch treated?

Our mulch is made from the brush and logs brought into our green waste collection area.  It is ground and screened, but not treated in anyway.

What types of batteries can I drop off?

All types of batteries are accepted at all three Cecil County Solid Waste Management Division Facilities listed below:

Central Landfill 410-996-6275 758 E. Old Philadelphia Rd., (Rt. 7), Elkton                     Directions	Hours of Operation 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday --Saturday
Stemmer's Run Transfer Station 410-275-2794 Stemmer's Run Rd. Earleville                               Directions	8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday ONLY
Woodlawn Transfer Station 410-658-6646 off Firetower Road, Colora  Directions	8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday--Saturday

Where can I donate unwanted usable items?

There are many places to donated unwanted usable items.  Cecil County Solid Waste Management Division has made a materials exchange directory to assist with finding a place for your unwanted items.  Use this link to access the material exchange directory:

Material Exchange Directory