Grass, leaves, branches and brush are composted into mulch and soil rather than landfilled. Many cities offer seasonal curbside yard-waste pickup plus drop-off sites that sell finished compost back to residents.

In Maryland we list 7 yard waste drop-off locations across 7 cities, with the most in Baltimore, Chestertown, Derwood, Stevensville and Street. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations in Maryland

Shore Soils | Compost Recycling

📍Stevensville · 926 Kimberly Way, Stevensville, MD 21666
📞+1 410-829-5354
🕐Today: 9 AM–5 PM
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Bennett & Cohey Junk Yard

📍Chestertown · 5639 Church Hill Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620
📞+1 410-778-3462
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Harford County Mulch And Compositing Facility

📍Street · 3241 Scarboro Rd, Street, MD 21154
📞+1 410-638-3417
🕐Today: 7 AM–2:45 PM
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Petry's Junk Yard Inc

📍Westminster · 800 Gorsuch Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
📞+1 410-848-8590
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Eastern Residential Drop-Off Center

📍Baltimore · 6101 Bowleys Ln, Baltimore, MD 21206
📞+1 410-396-9950
🕐Today: 9 AM–5 PM
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Prince George's County Convenience Center

📍Upper Marlboro · 3501 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
📞+1 301-883-5045
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Montgomery County Shady Grove Transfer Station And Recycling Center

📍Derwood · 16101 Frederick Rd, Derwood, MD 20855
📞+1 240-777-0311
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Recycling Yard Waste in Maryland: What to Know

🍂 Leaves & grass
Often collected curbside in paper bags or carts during the growing season.
🌳 Branches & brush
Dropped at compost sites; some chip it into mulch you can take home.

How to Prepare Yard Waste

  • Keep yard waste free of plastic bags, rocks and trash — contamination ruins compost.
  • Bundle or cut branches to the length the site specifies.
  • Many sites sell finished compost and mulch back to residents cheaply.

Yard Waste Recycling FAQ — Maryland

Which Maryland cities have the most yard waste drop-off locations?

The most yard waste drop-offs are in Baltimore (1), Chestertown (1), Derwood (1), Stevensville (1) and Street (1). In total we list 7 locations across 7 Maryland cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle yard waste in Maryland?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Maryland directory. City compost sites and transfer stations are the usual options; many also offer seasonal curbside pickup. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off yard waste?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put yard waste in my curbside bin?

Usually no — yard waste typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all yard waste & compost locations by city, the full Maryland recycling directory, or yard waste recycling in New Jersey, North Carolina, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.