landfill

Cecil County Central Landfill

758 E Old Philadelphia Rd, Elkton, MD, 21921

Who
Open to the public
Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowClosed on county holidays. Hard hat, safety vest and safety footwear required in the cell area.
Cost
$14.00 minimum
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Couch / furniture

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Tire

Extra fee

Max 5 per year without an MDE tire hauler license; scrap tire drop-off day held annually.

Item price: call to confirm

Appliance

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Paint

Accepted

Latex paint, no charge.

Normal load fee applies

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Brush and branches

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Construction debris

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Household trash

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum charge$14.00
Per ton$79.00
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm
Tire under 12 in rim$3 each
Tire 12-17 in rim$5 each
Tire 18-24 in rim (off rim)$7 each
Household refuse under 200 lb$14 per vehicle

Fee schedule dated July 1, 2016 (the posted county version). Household refuse under 200 lb $14 per vehicle ($7 if recyclables fully separated); refuse $79/ton ($14 minimum scaled load). Max 5 tires per year without an MDE tire hauler license.

Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2016

Access rules

Call to confirm eligibility and load restrictions.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Sat7:30 am–3:30 pm

Closed on county holidays. Hard hat, safety vest and safety footwear required in the cell area.

Local time: America/New_York

What’s not accepted

See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.

Free options

Electronics, white goods, scrap metal, latex paint, batteries, antifreeze, motor oil, textiles accepted at no charge.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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