Recycling Containers & Backyard Composting Kits

The Bureau of Waste Management Services provides recycling containers and compost bins for residents to utilize. Please note that you do not need a yellow recycling container to recycle in Anne Arundel County; you can use any container that works best for you, just be sure to mark it with an "X" on all sides and please make sure the loaded container does not weigh more than 40 pounds.

Waste Management - Weather Update 2/6/26

Waste Management Services has been performing curbside collections according to normal schedules since Monday, February 2, 2026. Full service has been restored to most areas of the county this week as road and alley conditions are much improved.
However, if your street isn't collected on your normal collection day, please continue to leave your materials at the curb. Road conditions and ice along some portions of our collection routes may continue to delay some curbside collections. We appreciate your patience and regret the inconvenience this may cause.
Tips to help us get back to normal in all areas:

  • For the safety and efficiency of crew members who manually retrieve and empty trash cans and recycling carts, please set out your materials for collection in a location adjacent to the roadway, clear of accumulated snow and ice. The shoveled space in front of driveways is best!
  • Clearing snow and ice from private roads is the responsibility of road owners. Private roads may be identified with a blue street name sign.
  • If your road has not been traveled by collection vehicles, please contact 410-222-6100 for information about a temporary collection point.

In addition, our recycling centers are available for your recycling and disposal needs 8 am - 4 pm, Monday - Saturday.

Recycling Carts

Anne Arundel County provides recycling carts for use by its residential curbside customers. Distribution of wheeled recycling carts is limited to one per household. Cart deliveries and repairs (broken lid or wheels) can be requested online (see below) or by phone (410) 222-6100.

Please note: County-issued yellow recycling carts cannot be painted or altered to be used as a trash container or yard waste container. 

 

Recycling Carts Various Sizes Available

 

 

How to request?

You can request recycling containers from your mobile device.

Get the Mobile App for iOS or Android devices: 

Apple App Store
Google Play

County residents can request by calling (410) 222-6100 


Backyard Composting Kits

Backyard Composting Kits are available for pickup-only by residential curbside customers at the Central Recycling Center, Southern Recycling Center, and the Recycling and Waste Reduction Division office (restricted access-must call ahead); delivery is not available.