Recycling Centers in Silver Spring, MD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Silver Spring, Maryland. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring: A Local Guide
Silver Spring is a densely populated urban community in Montgomery County just north of Washington, D.C., and it offers a handful of recycling options for residents and businesses. Frank's Scrap Metal at 8840 Monard Drive is a well-established scrap yard that buys copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and appliances seven days a week — including Sundays — at competitive market rates, making it one of the more accessible scrap yards in the county.
For electronic waste, R2 Recycling at 8403 Colesville Road provides commercial-only services — scheduled pickups, battery disposal, and certified data destruction for businesses and organizations Monday through Friday. Residents needing free e-waste drop-off should use the Montgomery County Electronics Recycling drop-off at 16101 Frederick Road in Derwood (open daily), or Staples at 12389 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring.
Beyond these two sites, Montgomery County maintains several public drop-off and recycling resources. Visit the Maryland recycling guide or explore centers in neighboring Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Bethesda. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (montgomerycountymd.gov/dep) publishes current drop-off schedules for electronics, HHW, and bulk recycling events.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Silver Spring
Where can Silver Spring residents drop off old electronics for free?
R2 Recycling on Colesville Road is commercial-only and does not take public drop-offs. For free residential e-waste, use the Montgomery County Electronics Recycling drop-off at 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood (open daily), or drop small electronics at Staples, 12389 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring.
Is Frank's Scrap Metal in Silver Spring open on weekends?
Yes. Frank's Scrap Metal is open Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. — an unusual convenience in a region where most scrap yards are closed on weekends. Weekday hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What metals does Frank's Scrap Metal buy in Silver Spring?
Frank's Scrap Metal buys copper (bare and insulated wire), aluminum (cans, extrusions, rims), brass, stainless steel, ferrous steel and iron, appliances, and auto parts. Call (301) 495-3009 for current market prices before visiting.
Does Silver Spring have a public recycling drop-off for cardboard and plastics?
Montgomery County provides curbside recycling for single-family homes and multi-unit buildings. For drop-off recycling, the Montgomery County Transfer Station at 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood accepts commingled recyclables. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/dep for drop-off hours and accepted materials.