Effective Immediately: Alpha Ridge Landfill will no longer accept soil or large quantities of stone, brick, block, asphalt, and/or concrete from commercial contractors.
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Residents and commercial vehicles must cross the scales before entering the Transfer Station. Commercial customers must have an active commercial landfill permit before proceeding to the scales.
Transfer Station, 2350 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104
Residential Hours
Monday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Commercial Hours
Monday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Material List
Howard County considers the following material to be construction and demolition debris and subject to a tip fee. This list is not exhaustive and may be expanded in the future.
- Asbestos containing materials (see proper handling below)
- Bath tubs/sinks/toilets
- Cabinetry
- Composite Board
- Doors/windows
- Drywall/Sheetrock
- Electrical Fixtures
- Insulation
- Lumber (treated and non-treated)
- Plumbing
- Siding
- Treated plywood/particle board
- Wall-to-wall carpet
- Chain link fence
The following items are PROHIBITED for disposal at Alpha Ridge Landfill:
- ammunition
- dead animals
- engine blocks (over 2')
- explosives
- hot ashes
- infectious waste
- pathological waste
- radioactive waste
- radiological waste
- septage waste
- surgical hospital waste
This is not an exhaustive list. Please refer any questions concerning disposal of special wastes to a landfill supervisor.
Additional Information
Commercial Customers
Commercial customers hauling Howard County generated trash must cross the scales before proceeding to the Transfer station. Commercial customers must have an active commercial permit to use any facility at Alpha Ridge Landfill.
Residential Customers
Howard County residents disposing of Construction and Demolition (C&D) material OR using a dump truck, box truck, trailer or rental vehicle hauling trash must cross the scales before proceeding to the Transfer Station.
Equipment operators load Howard County generated trash from commercial and residential customers on to tractor trailers. Material is then transferred to Annapolis Junction Transfer Station where it is loaded on to rail cars and sent by train to King George County, VA to be landfilled.
Don't trash good items! There are many opportunities for usable building supplies.
- Habitat Restore
- Housewerks - 410-685-8047
- Second Chance - 410-385-1101
- Community Forklift - 301-985-5180
- The Loading Dock - 410-5583625
Check out the Builders' Guide to Reuse and Recycling and the Howard County C&D Recycling Guide. Visit The Recycling Center in Laurel or MDRecycles for a local directory of recycling and disposal resources.
Removal of Hazardous Material
Check out the EPA's Recommended Practices for Pre-Demolition Removal of Mercury-Containing Devices from Residential Buildings.
For home improvement projects, Howard County residents should bring any Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) material to Alpha Ridge Landfill. Collections are help Saturdays from April-November.
Deconstruction BEFORE Demolition
Before starting any construction/home improvement project, consider whether any material may be salvageable. The EPA's Deconstruction Rapid Assessment Tool can assist with planning your deconstruction project.
Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen that may be found in some products within older homes. Taking appropriate precautions before handling and disposal is crucial. Material must be in tied, double containment, heavy (4 mil. or thicker) black trash bags (i.e., contractor trash bags). Please review these important guides when dealing with asbestos products.