Recycling Centers in Frederick, MD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Frederick, Maryland. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Frederick, 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 Frederick: A Local Guide
Frederick, MD has three distinct recycling resources serving different needs. Frederick Scrap Inc at 8097 Hillmark Ct buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public and commercial customers, paying at the scale for steel, cast iron, copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and batteries. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM — making it one of the few scrap yards in the area open on Saturdays. Call buyer Ruben at 301-955-6562 before dropping off unusual items.
For government-managed waste and recycling programs, Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling at 9031 Reichs Ford Rd is the county authority overseeing curbside pickup, residential drop-off recycling, and household hazardous waste events. Frederick County residents should contact the division at 301-600-2960 or visit the county website to confirm current drop-off schedules, accepted materials, and any HHW collection dates.
Techno Rescue at 7118 Geoffrey Way E specializes in IT asset disposition (ITAD) and electronics recycling with certified data destruction — a critical service for businesses, healthcare organizations, schools, and government agencies retiring computers, servers, or hard drives. Residential electronics may be accommodated, but call 240-529-1010 first to confirm availability. For guaranteed residential e-waste drop-off, the county's Reichs Ford Rd facility is the official resource.
Together these three sites cover the main recycling categories for Frederick residents and businesses: scrap metal (Frederick Scrap), county-managed drop-off and HHW (Frederick County Solid Waste), and electronic/IT equipment (Techno Rescue). Explore nearby communities with recycling options at Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Germantown, or browse the full Maryland recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Frederick
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Frederick, MD?
Frederick Scrap Inc at 8097 Hillmark Ct buys ferrous metals (steel, cast iron, rebar) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, batteries) from the public Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM and Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM. Note that TVs, tires, and mattresses are not accepted.
Where do Frederick County residents drop off electronics and household hazardous waste?
The Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling at 9031 Reichs Ford Rd administers HHW and e-waste programs for county residents. Call 301-600-2960 for current schedules and accepted materials. Businesses with IT equipment should consider Techno Rescue at 7118 Geoffrey Way E.
Does Frederick have a certified data destruction and electronics recycling service?
Yes. Techno Rescue at 7118 Geoffrey Way E provides certified data erasure, sanitization, and hard drive shredding alongside electronics recycling for businesses, schools, healthcare, and government agencies. Call 240-529-1010 or email help@technorescue.com.
What recycling is NOT available in Frederick — and where should I go instead?
Frederick Scrap does not accept TVs, tires, mattresses, or hazardous materials. For those items, contact the Frederick County Solid Waste division (301-600-2960) for HHW events and approved disposal routes. Check the Maryland state recycling page for statewide specialty programs.