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.
How to request?
You can request recycling containers from your mobile device.
Get the Mobile App for iOS or Android devices:
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.