Trash and Recycling Collection Schedules in Frederick, Maryland

Frederick is a city in north-central Maryland with a population of over 70,000 residents. This guide provides an overview of trash and recycling collection schedules for residential and commercial properties in Frederick.

Residential Collection

Residential trash and recycling collection in Frederick is handled by the City of Frederick Department of Public Works.

Trash Collection

• Trash collection occurs once per week on a regular schedule. Collection days are determined by location.
• Standard residential trash services include collection of up to 6 bags or cans of municipal solid waste each week.
• Bulk trash collection is available by request for large items that cannot fit in standard containers. Bulk trash collection must be scheduled in advance.
• The city provides trash carts in 35, 65, and 95 gallon sizes for a one-time fee.

Recycling Collection

• Curbside recycling collection occurs every other week on a regular schedule. Collection days are determined by location.

• Recyclables should be placed in bins provided by the city or in clear plastic bags.

• Accepted recyclable materials include:

  • Plastic bottles and jugs
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Aluminum cans
  • Steel cans
  • Mixed paper
  • Cardboard
  • Cartons

• The city provides recycling bins in 18, 35, and 65 gallon sizes free of charge.

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste is collected weekly from the first full week of March through the second full week of January.
• Accepted yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings, brush trimmings, and branches.
• Yard waste must be placed in paper bags or reusable containers marked as “yard waste.”
• Branches and limbs must be tied and bundled if longer than 4 feet in length.
• The city provides yard waste carts in 35, 65, and 95 gallon sizes for a one-time fee.

Holiday Schedule

Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day after the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

If the holiday falls on a weekend, there is no delay. View the full holiday collection schedule.

Commercial Collection

• Trash collection for commercial properties in the downtown business district is provided by the City of Frederick. Other commercial entities contract directly with private haulers.
• Downtown business district trash collection occurs daily Monday through Friday.
• The city offers business recycling collection services for an additional monthly fee.

How to Look Up Your Collection Schedule

Residents can look up their trash and recycling collection schedule using the following resources:

• City of Frederick Collection Schedule Lookup – Enter your address to view trash, recycling, and yard waste collection schedules.

• Frederick County Collection Schedule Lookup – Enter your address to view biweekly recycling collection days.

• Printed collection schedule – Mailed annually to all city residents in December.

Contact Information

For additional information or questions regarding trash and recycling collection in Frederick, contact:

City of Frederick Department of Public Works

• Phone: 301-600-1377

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/publicworks

Frederick County Division of Solid Waste & Recycling

• Phone: 301-600-1846

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: www.frederickcountymd.gov/recycling