Howard County residents (proof of residency required). Dump trucks, box trucks, trailers and rental vehicles are treated as commercial and cross the scales. Commercial vehicles need an annual permit ($40).
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Couch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
LimitedResidents may bring up to 4 auto tires per day to the Residents' Convenience Center at no charge.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Electronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
LimitedHousehold hazardous waste on Saturdays, April through November.
Item price: call to confirm
Yard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Construction debris
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | $106.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Appliance with Freon (commercial rate) | $15 each |
| Clean dirt | $132/ton |
Howard County residents: up to 2 tons of household waste and 2 tons of clean wood/yard trim free per July-June year in vehicles up to 3/4 ton registered in the county. C&D $106/ton. Excess yard trim $40/ton. Commercial tires $212/ton. A 2.45% convenience fee applies to card payments (from May 1, 2026). No out-of-county waste.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Howard County residents (proof of residency required). Dump trucks, box trucks, trailers and rental vehicles are treated as commercial and cross the scales. Commercial vehicles need an annual permit ($40).
ID required: Yes
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sat | 8:00 am–3:00 pm |
Hours shown are for the transfer station; wood waste area 8:00-16:00. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Ammunition
- Automobiles
- Dead animals
- Explosives
- Hot ashes
- Liquid waste
- Radioactive waste
- Septage
- Engine blocks over 2 ft
Free options
Up to 2 tons of household waste and 2 tons of clean yard trim per year free for county residents.
More in Howard County
Alpha Ridge Residents' Convenience Center ↗
Cost: call to confirmOpen to the public · Marriottsville
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Alpha Ridge Landfill ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Landfill Fee Schedule (eff. July 1, 2026) ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026