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Washer and Dryer Recycling in Westminster, MD

Washers and dryers go on Westminster's every-other-Tuesday metal pickup, or free to the Northern Landfill recycling center.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a washer and dryer in Westminster

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WestminsterNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your washer and dryer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Carroll County Recycling Center at the Northern LandfillCounty service · Carroll CountyCarroll County residentsFree
    How it works

    Residential recycling drop-off at the Northern Landfill, 1400 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, MD 21157 (the U.S. Census places it outside Westminster city and any CDP). Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Free for residents: computers and other electronics (no TVs or monitors), vehicle batteries, white goods and scrap metal; tires $3-$4 each.

    Cost & rules
    • Carroll County residents; Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

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  3. City of Westminster special waste removal (bulk trash and metal pickup)City service · WestminsterWestminster residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City pickups requested at least 24 hours ahead (410-848-9077 or the MyWestminsterMD app) for private residences and buildings with fewer than four units: metal items every other Tuesday (refrigerators with doors removed, washers, dryers, car/truck tires, car batteries) and bulk trash every other week by zone (sofas, chairs, TVs, mattresses, microwaves).

    Cost & rules
    • Request at least 24 hours ahead (410-848-9077 or MyWestminsterMD app).
    • Metal pickup every other Tuesday; metal items only.
    • Before you go: Place within five feet of where household trash goes.

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Before you go

  1. Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
  2. Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
  3. Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycling Center at the Northern Landfill (opens in new tab) · Carroll County Department of Public Works, Office of Recycling
    • Listed items are accepted free of charge for residents (residential use only) at the Recycling Center at the Northern Landfill, 1400 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, MD 21157. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; phone 410-386-4550. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Northern Landfill recycles white goods (washers, dryers, microwaves, freezers and refrigerators with doors removed) and scrap metal free of charge for County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Special Waste Removal (opens in new tab) · City of Westminster Department of Public Works
    • City residents must request a pickup at least 24 hours ahead by calling 410-848-9077 or using the MyWestminsterMD app. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk trash removal is provided to private residences, including buildings with fewer than four units. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The every-other-Tuesday metal pickup takes large appliances such as refrigerators (doors removed), stoves, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Place items where household trash cans go, within five feet, not behind a fence or the sidewalk. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1701: Definitions (Statewide Recycling; covered electronic devices, architectural paint, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Washing machines and dryers are white goods under Maryland law, and county recycling plans must consider how to collect and recycle them. 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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