Recycling Centers in Beltsville, MD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Beltsville, Maryland. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Beltsville, Maryland can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Beltsville: A Local Guide
Beltsville, an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, MD, is home to two distinct recycling operations within a few miles of each other. NT Recycling at 10752-A Tucker Street specializes in electronics recycling and certified data destruction, accepting computers, laptops, LCD monitors, hard drives, cell phones, printers, and a range of other electronics Monday through Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. It does not accept CRT monitors, televisions, or alkaline batteries. NT Recycling is a federally certified recycler with a 100% Zero Landfill policy, serving businesses and residents across the DC-Maryland-Virginia metro area.
Potomac Metals Inc. operates a state-of-the-art drive-thru scrap metal facility at 5215 Holland Drive, Beltsville, open Monday through Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–1 PM. The facility, which opened in 2013, has multiple platform scales and a full-size truck scale and buys aluminum, copper, brass, lead, stainless steel, structural steel, and high-temperature alloys from both residential and commercial customers. Potomac Metals pays cash for accepted scrap; prices fluctuate with commodity markets, so call ahead. The facility does not accept tires, fuel tanks, aerosol cans, paint cans, flammable liquids, or any hazardous materials.
For household recyclables (curbside paper, plastic, glass, and cardboard), Prince George's County manages curbside collection — visit princegeorgescountymd.gov or call the county's solid-waste hotline for collection schedules and drop-off sites. The county's Laurel and College Park areas also have additional recycling resources, as does Hyattsville and Jessup. The full Maryland recycling directory covers statewide options.
Beltsville residents needing to dispose of household hazardous waste (paints, pesticides, batteries) should use Prince George's County's HHW drop-off program. The county's Central Facility accepts HHW on scheduled appointment days — check princegeorgescountymd.gov for the current schedule. NT Recycling can handle most business e-waste and IT asset disposition needs, while Potomac Metals is the go-to for any ferrous or nonferrous scrap metal in the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Beltsville
Can I drop off an old computer or laptop at NT Recycling in Beltsville without an appointment?
Yes. NT Recycling at 10752-A Tucker Street accepts walk-in electronics drop-offs Monday through Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. Call (301) 937-0393 first to confirm accepted items and any fees for your specific electronics.
Does Potomac Metals in Beltsville accept residential scrap like copper pipe or aluminum siding?
Yes. Potomac Metals at 5215 Holland Drive welcomes residential customers with household scrap including copper tubing and pipe, aluminum cans, window frames, and steel. The drive-thru facility operates Monday–Friday 7–5 and Saturday 7–1. Call (240) 297-9148 for current scrap prices.
Does NT Recycling Beltsville accept old TVs or CRT monitors?
No. NT Recycling does not accept televisions or CRT monitors. For TV recycling in Prince George's County, check the county's solid-waste department at princegeorgescountymd.gov or look for e-waste events in nearby Laurel or College Park.
Where can Beltsville residents recycle household items like cardboard or glass?
Neither NT Recycling nor Potomac Metals handles residential curbside recyclables. Prince George's County provides curbside and drop-off recycling for paper, cardboard, plastic, and glass — visit princegeorgescountymd.gov for collection schedules and the nearest drop-off convenience centers in the Beltsville area.