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Recycling Division

Alan Wilcom, Chief
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-6444

howardcountyrecycles.org 

Howard County Recycling Program

County Recycling Program participants may place their recyclables out all together. Paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastics, and glass bottles & jars can be combined all together. A blue cart, bin or see-through bag is all you need. Yard trim should be placed out separately on your recycling day. More... 

QUESTIONS? help@howardcountyrecycles.org 


What's New?


Memorial Day 

    There will be no curbside collection on Monday, May 28, 2012. All curbside collections (trash, recycling & yard trim) will slide and be made one day later that week. See the adjusted collection schedule. Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed Monday, May 28, 2012.


Donation Directory 

    Have stuff to donate? Many organizations will pick things up right at the curb. Here's a donation directory with local options.


Compost Demonstration Schedule 
Rain Barrel Demonstration Schedule 


Stop the Migration 

    Delivered recycling containers are County property and MUST STAY AT THE ASSIGNED ADDRESS. Even if you're moving within Howard County, the blue container should be left behind.


Twitter
Follow us at @HoCoRecycles.




Click below for printable signs and brochures.


Sign - recyclables only   Recycling Chart   Brochure Cover - Recycling  Brochure Cover - ARL Convenience Area Guide 

Brochure Cover -  HHW  Brochure Cover - Yardwaste   Brochure Cover - Trash   Brochure cover - Recycling info in Spanish 


Click on the topics below for more information.



Videos

Waste Management Recycle America
(Recycling Processor)
Recycling Plant video - still image 
Recycling Commercial
Recycling Commercial - still shot 
Check out our NEW Food Scrap Videos 
Intro to Food Scraps
Food Scrap Intro Still 
Layer Material
line with newspaper 
Indoor Container Options
collection container 
Reduce Odors and Pests
reduce odors 
Collect Food Scraps in Paper Bags
wrap scraps in paper bag 
Backyard Composting
Backyard Composting 
Store Scraps in Fridge/Freezer
Fridge or Freezer 
Free Compost Bins
free compost bin 
Dry Food Scraps
dry food scraps 
Maintenance for Carts
cart maintenance 
Wrap Scraps in Newspaper
wrap scraps in newspaper