Waste & Recycling

Use our online address tool to determine whether you receive County-collected waste collection services, or contact PGC311.com for more information.

Waste Collection

County curbside waste collection pickup begins at *6 a.m. Residents should have their items at the curb to avoid a missed collection. Curbside collection includes:

trash
yard trim
compost
recycling
bulky trash
electronics and scrap metal (by appointment only)

Discover the waste collection programs that help keep the curb clear and maintain a clean, healthy, and sustainable County.

*Beat the Heat!

Residents of Prince George's County receiving County-contracted curbside waste collection services will have an earlier collection start time. Effective June 30 through September 30, County haulers will begin collecting compost, trash, and recycling at 5 a.m. Residents living in a municipality should check with their waste management office for any changes to their collection schedule. This slight shift in service will help the crews complete their routes before the most intense heat of the day, aiding in their safety and comfort. Residents are reminded that haulers have until 8 p.m. to pick up curbside waste on their regular collection day. Missed collections can be reported starting at noon on collection day.

Learn more here.

Waste Collection

Waste Collection Carts

The County will issue:

one (1) recycling wheeled cart,
one (1) trash wheeled cart, and
one (1) organics wheeled cart

to household residences that receive county-contracted collection services.

Learn more about County-issued carts.

County Waste Collection Updates

Watch the 2024 County Waste Collection Updates Virtual Meeting.

Bulky Trash Disposal & Collection

The Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronics Recycling (E-waste) drop-off sites are closed until further notice due to construction work.

You may take Standard Bulky Items to the Brown Station Road Convenience Center at 3501 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, for proper disposal.

Acceptable & Unacceptable Items

Curbside Appliances/White Goods Collection

Residents can schedule an appointment for the curbside collection of appliances or white goods. You can make appointments online or by contacting PGC311.

Curbside Electronics Recycling and Scrap Metal Collection

Residents who receive County trash and recycling collection services can schedule curbside electronics recycling and scrap metal collection by appointment only. This service is available on the third Monday of every month. You can make appointments online or by contacting PGC311.

Curbside Electronics Recycling Collection

Accepted items include flat-screen TVs, computer equipment, printers, copiers, and fax machines.

Curbside Scrap Metal Collection

Accepted items include metal file cabinets, Baker’s Racks, chairs, framing, end tables, light fixtures (without the bulbs), home décor, rakes, wheelbarrows, and water heaters.