Recycling Centers in Hanover, MD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Hanover, Maryland. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Hanover, 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 Hanover: A Local Guide
Hanover, Maryland sits in the heart of Anne Arundel County near BWI Airport and hosts two notable recycling operations on the Connelley Drive and New Ridge Road industrial corridor. The anchor public facility is Arundel Recycling Center at 7515 Connelley Drive — a full-service scrap-metal yard in business since 1975 that accepts aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, lead, vinyl siding, rigid plastics, and large appliances from homeowners and contractors alike. No appointment needed; drive in Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM or Saturday 7 AM–12 PM.
Also on New Ridge Road, FTK Group at Suite A-B, 7455 New Ridge Road is the Mid-Atlantic's pioneer R2-certified electronics recycling and IT asset disposition firm, serving businesses, government agencies, and healthcare organizations since 2003. FTK does not accept residential drop-offs — individual residents needing e-waste disposal should contact Anne Arundel County's recycling program.
Anne Arundel County residents have additional options at the county-run recycling centers in Glen Burnie (100 Dover Rd) and Millersville, which accept paper, cardboard, glass, plastic bottles, and scrap metal at no charge with proof of county residency. The county also holds periodic electronics recycling drop-off events — check aacounty.org for schedules.
For more recycling resources throughout Maryland, browse the Maryland recycling centers directory. Hanover is convenient to recycling facilities in Jessup, Elkridge, Severn, Glen Burnie, and Laurel.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Hanover
Is Arundel Recycling Center open to the public in Hanover, MD?
Yes. Arundel Recycling Center at 7515 Connelley Drive welcomes walk-in drop-offs from homeowners, contractors, and businesses. No appointment needed. Open Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–12 PM. The yard pays for qualifying scrap metal and materials.
Can I drop off my old computer or TV at FTK Group in Hanover?
No. FTK Group does not accept items from private individuals — it serves commercial, government, and institutional clients only. Anne Arundel County residents can recycle electronics at county-run drop-off events; visit aacounty.org or call 410-222-6100 for current options.
What scrap metal does Arundel Recycling Center buy?
Arundel Recycling Center buys aluminum (cans, siding, wheels), copper (pipe, wire), brass, stainless steel, lead, catalytic converters, electric motors, radiators, insulated wire, and large appliances. Vinyl building materials and rigid plastics are also accepted. Call (410) 761-6595 if your material isn't on the standard list.
Where can Anne Arundel County residents recycle household items near Hanover?
The nearest county-run recycling center is in Glen Burnie at 100 Dover Road (Mon–Sat 8 AM–4 PM, 410-222-6100), which accepts paper, cardboard, glass, plastic bottles, and scrap metal free for county residents. The Millersville Recycling Center at 389 Burns Crossing Road is another option.