Recycling Centers in Berlin, MD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Berlin, Maryland. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Berlin, Maryland. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Berlin area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Berlin: A Local Guide
Berlin, Maryland — a historic small town in Worcester County on the Lower Eastern Shore — is served by two recycling facilities operated by Worcester County Solid Waste. The Berlin Recycling Drop-Off Center on Route 50 near Walmart is an unmanned, 24-hour station with seven labeled bins accepting newspaper, cardboard, mixed paper, magazines, glass, plastics, and aluminum and bi-metal cans — free and open to anyone at any hour. The Worcester County Solid Waste Berlin Convenience Center at 9636 Mill Haven Rd is a staffed facility with more extensive capabilities.
The Mill Haven Road convenience center handles not only the curbside recycling stream but also household trash (with a county permit or PAYT bag), used motor oil, batteries, electronics, and textiles. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM and Sunday 1:00–5:00 PM; closed Wednesdays and major holidays. Recycling at this center is free; trash disposal requires either an annual homeowner permit ($100 for the first two vehicles) or a Pay-As-You-Throw bag ($1.00 each). Call 410-641-4910 with questions.
One important restriction: yard waste has not been accepted at the Berlin convenience station since January 1, 2016, due to a Maryland Department of Environment consent order. Residents must take yard debris to the Worcester County Central Landfill in Newark, MD. Bulk items, appliances, and construction materials also go to the Central Landfill rather than the Berlin station. Neighboring Ocean City, Snow Hill, and Pocomoke City have their own Worcester County convenience and drop-off sites. For statewide Maryland recycling resources, visit the Maryland recycling page.
Worcester County accepts all plastics labeled #1 through #7 — including yogurt containers, Tupperware, and salad dressing bottles — making it a broader program than many counties. Shredded paper should be placed in a paper bag before depositing. For questions about HHW collection events or e-waste drop-off schedules, contact the Worcester County Recycling Manager at (410) 632-3177 or bkeenan@co.worcester.md.us.
All Recycling Centers in Berlin
Recycling Centers in Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Berlin
What are the hours for the Worcester County recycling station in Berlin, MD?
The Berlin Homeowners Convenience Center at 9636 Mill Haven Rd is open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, and Sat from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Sunday 1:00–5:00 PM. It is closed every Wednesday and on major holidays. The Route 50 drop-off near Walmart is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Do I need a permit to recycle in Berlin, MD?
No permit is required for recycling at either Berlin facility. The homeowner convenience permit ($100/year) is only needed for trash disposal at the Mill Haven Rd station. The Route 50 drop-off is free and permit-free for recyclables.
Can I drop off yard waste at the Berlin recycling station?
No. Yard waste has not been accepted at the Berlin Convenience Center since January 1, 2016. Take yard waste to the Worcester County Central Landfill in Newark, MD. Nearby Ocean City and Snow Hill convenience centers may have different policies — check worcestermd.gov for current details.
What plastics does Berlin, MD recycle?
Worcester County accepts all plastics #1 through #7 at both Berlin locations. That includes water bottles, yogurt tubs, Tupperware, mustard bottles, and salad dressing containers, not just #1 and #2. Drop them in the plastics bin at the Route 50 drop-off or the Mill Haven Rd station.