Worcester County Solid Waste
Recycling Center in Berlin, Maryland
About This Location
The Worcester County Berlin Homeowners Convenience Center on Mill Haven Road is open six days a week for household trash disposal and full curbside-style recycling drop-off, with no charge to recycle.
What this location Accepts
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What they do not accept
Fees
- Annual homeowner convenience permit (first two vehicles) — $100.00/year
- Additional vehicle permits — $100.00 each
- Pay-As-You-Throw bag (up to 33 gallons) — $1.00 per bag
- Recycling drop-off — Free — no fee or permit required
Programs & events
- Homeowner Convenience Permit — Annual permit ($100 for first two household vehicles) grants access to all Worcester County convenience stations for household trash disposal.
- Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) — An alternative to the annual permit: purchase county PAYT bags at $1.00 each for household trash up to 33 gallons.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to recycle at the Berlin Worcester County facility?
No. Recycling drop-off is free and requires no permit at the Berlin Homeowners Convenience Center. Only trash disposal requires either the annual homeowner permit ($100) or a Pay-As-You-Throw bag ($1.00 each).
Can I drop off yard waste at the Berlin station?
No. Effective January 1, 2016, Worcester County no longer accepts yard waste at the Berlin Convenience Center due to a Maryland Department of Environment consent order. Yard waste must be taken to the Worcester County Central Landfill in Newark, MD.
What plastics does the Berlin facility recycle?
Worcester County accepts all plastics labeled #1 through #7, including containers such as salad dressing bottles, mustard bottles, yogurt tubs, and Tupperware. Shredded paper should be placed in a paper bag before depositing.
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