Recycling Centers in Derwood, MD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Derwood, Maryland. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Derwood has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Derwood: A Local Guide
Derwood, Maryland is home to one of Montgomery County's most comprehensive recycling and waste drop-off sites — the Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center at 16101 Frederick Rd. Operated by Montgomery County DEP, the facility serves county residents Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 5 PM, with a commercial/truck entrance also open Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM. Proof of Montgomery County residency is required; out-of-county materials are not accepted.
The Shady Grove site accepts an unusually wide range of materials in a single visit: trash, commingled recyclables (cans, glass, plastics), scrap metal and appliances, electronics, clothing, cardboard and mixed paper, motor oil, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, propane tanks, tires, and yard trimmings (brush up to 6 inches diameter). Loads under 500 lbs are accepted without a fee; heavier loads are weighed and charged by the county fee schedule. Cash and checks are not accepted — only debit/credit cards and corporate accounts.
Adjacent to the transfer station, Maryland Environmental Service (MES) operates a recycling-processing facility at 16105 Frederick Rd that sorts and bales the county's recovered materials — MES is not a public drop-off, but offers group facility tours. For recycling resources in the wider region, see the Maryland recycling directory and nearby pages for Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Germantown.
Shady Grove does not accept shingles, roofing materials, car parts, or paper-shredding services. Homeowners' Associations may arrange up to two bulk collections per year at no charge with management approval — contact Montgomery County DEP at (240) 777-0311 for details.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Derwood
What can I drop off at the Shady Grove Transfer Station in Derwood, MD?
The station accepts household trash, commingled recyclables (cans, glass, plastic), scrap metal, appliances, electronics, clothing, cardboard, paper, motor oil, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, propane tanks, tires, and yard trimmings. Loads over 500 lbs are charged by the county fee schedule. See the full listing for details.
Is the Shady Grove Transfer Station open on Sundays?
Sunday hours are limited. The residential entrance is closed on Sundays; the commercial and truck entrance is open 9 AM–5 PM on Sundays. Monday through Saturday both entrances are open 7 AM–5 PM.
Do I need to be a Montgomery County resident to use the Derwood recycling center?
Yes. Proof of Montgomery County residency is required, and out-of-county waste is prohibited. Payment is by debit or credit card only — no cash or checks.
What is Maryland Environmental Service at 16105 Frederick Rd in Derwood?
Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is a state agency that processes and sorts the recyclables collected by Montgomery County — it is not open for public drop-off. Residents should use the Shady Grove Transfer Station residential entrance at 16101 Frederick Rd.