Scrap Metal Recycling in Annapolis, MD
Grills, bikes, mowers, file cabinets and other metal items go out on a scheduled Annapolis metal bulk pickup on a Wednesday.
See all 4 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
- Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
Maryland rules
- Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab)
- Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
More Maryland rules (3)
- MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
- Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
- Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (13)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Waste Management Services
- Recycling Center users must show an Anne Arundel County driver's license and vehicle registration. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal accepted includes appliances, metal furniture, bicycles, exercise equipment, shelving and grills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Waste Management Services
- Large metal items and appliances such as swing sets, refrigerators, metal dishwashers and lawn mowers are recycled by scheduled collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Schedule large metal item collection online, in the app, or by calling (410) 222-6100 weekdays 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Landfill & Curbside Collection Fees (opens in new tab) · Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Waste Management Services
- The County's $469 annual service charge funds weekly trash collection including up to 3 bulky items, and collection of large metal items by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Annapolis Department of Public Works
- Annapolis collects up to three bulk items at the curb on each refuse collection day for City residential refuse customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal bulk items need a scheduled metal bulk pickup (or call 410-263-7949); collection is on a Wednesday, set out by 6:00 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal bulk items include washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, grills, lawn mowers, bicycles, water heaters, play and exercise equipment and file cabinets. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
- Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
- MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
- Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
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