Recycling Centers in Capitol Heights, MD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Capitol Heights, Maryland. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Capitol Heights, Maryland. This directory lists 9 facilities serving the Capitol Heights area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Capitol Heights: A Local Guide
Our directory lists 9 recycling and scrap options in Capitol Heights, Maryland. The mix here is industrial: scrap-metal and salvage yards (East Coast Metals, Smith Industries, Joseph Smith & Sons), auto recyclers and junk-car buyers, waste haulers and processors, and notably the Prince George's County Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) on Ritchie Rd, where the county's curbside recyclables are sorted. On the municipal side, Prince George's County runs single-stream curbside recycling: residents can mix glass food and beverage containers, metal cans and empty aerosols, all paper and flattened cardboard, and plastics marked #1, #2, #3, #5 and #7 in one cart. For a statewide view, see our Maryland recycling hub.
Among the listed locations, the county-tied facility is the Prince George's County Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). Scrap-metal and salvage operations include East Coast Metals, Smith Industries, and Joseph Smith & Sons, while DMV Auto Recycling and Mr. Junk Cars handle vehicles. These are commercial and industrial sites rather than public drop-offs, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
For more choices in the region, nearby Maryland cities include Laurel (5 centers), Rockville (5), and Jessup (6), with the big list of Baltimore (39) farther north. Browse every Maryland city on our state recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Capitol Heights
Does Capitol Heights have curbside recycling?
Capitol Heights is served by Prince George's County's single-stream curbside recycling program. Residents can place glass, metal cans, all paper and flattened cardboard, and plastics #1, #2, #3, #5 and #7 together in one cart; no sorting is needed. Confirm your collection day and container details with the county.
What can I put in my Prince George's County recycling cart?
Accepted items include glass food and beverage containers; aluminum, steel and bimetal cans plus empty aerosol cans; all paper, cartons, magazines, newspapers and flattened cardboard; and narrow-neck and wide-mouth plastics coded #1, #2, #3, #5 and #7. Not accepted: plastic bags and film, foam, electronics, light bulbs, dishes, broken glass, mirrors and hazardous materials.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Capitol Heights?
Capitol Heights has several scrap and salvage operations in our directory, including East Coast Metals, Smith Industries, and Joseph Smith & Sons. Prices and accepted metals vary, so call ahead to confirm.
Are there recycling options near Capitol Heights?
Yes. Nearby Maryland cities include Laurel (5 centers), Rockville (5), and Jessup (6). See all cities on our Maryland recycling hub.