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Transfer station

Northwest Transfer Station (Residential Drop-off Center)

5030 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Baltimore City Department of Public Works
Hours
Monday - Saturday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Baltimore only.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Furniture

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Baltimore City residents with ID; up to two loads a day and five a week.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Baltimore City residents with ID; up to two loads a day and five a week.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Baltimore City residents with ID; up to two loads a day and five a week.

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Baltimore City residents with ID; up to two loads a day and five a week.

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Baltimore City residents with ID; up to two loads a day and five a week.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Baltimore City residents with ID; up to two loads a day and five a week.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Baltimore City residents with ID; up to two loads a day and five a week.

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Baltimore City residents with ID; up to two loads a day and five a week.

Microwaves

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Countertop microwaves are on the DPW e-cycling list; place with other electronics.

Mattresses

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Mattresses must be clean and dry.

Box springs

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Box springs must be clean and dry.

Tires

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Tires must be off the rim.
  • Limit: Up to four off-rim tires per month.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • How to Use Drop-Off Center (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
    • Baltimore City residents may dispose of recycling, electronics, appliances and household waste at DPW's five Residential Drop-off Centers at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items residents can drop off include furniture and other bulk items, appliances, scrap metal, tires without rims, cardboard and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Recycling Drop-Off Centers (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
    • DPW says its Residential Recycling Centers take household waste, recyclables and hard-to-recycle items all for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Residential Drop-Off Centers are exclusively for Baltimore City residents with valid IDs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A resident who is not a small hauler may bring no more than two loads per day and five loads per week. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Northwest Transfer Station (Residential Drop-off Center): Monday - Saturday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, phone 410-396-2706. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What are White Goods and Scrap Metal? (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
    • Residents can drop off white goods and scrap metal at a Residential Recycling Center or schedule a bulk collection; accepted appliances include refrigerators, washing machines and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Have Hard-To-Recycle Items? (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
    • Tires must be off the rim; residents can bring up to four off-rim tires per month to an accepting Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Baltimore residents can drop off clean and dry mattresses and box springs for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Beyond Recycling Newsletter: December 2024 (DPW email bulletin) (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
    • DPW's December 2024 newsletter lists mattresses and box springs among the items the Residential Recycling Centers accept. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics are recyclable at all five Residential Recycling Centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics Recycling: Give Your Old Gadgets New Life (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
    • DPW provides eCycling for City residents for tablets, monitors and televisions; the drop-off locations are the Residential Recycling Centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted electronics include central processing units, computer monitors and portable computers such as laptops and tablets. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted electronics include countertop microwaves and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DPW Residential Recycling Centers Reopen Wednesday, January 28 (DPW email bulletin) (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
    • Northwest Transfer Station (Residential Drop-off Center) is at 5030 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215. Checked October 26, 2026.

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