transfer station

Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station

16101 Frederick Rd, Derwood, MD, 20855

Who
Open to the public

Montgomery County residents with proof of county residency; no out-of-county waste. Use the residential entrance (16101 Frederick Rd) for recyclables and trash loads under 500 lb; loads over 500 lb are weighed. Sunday: use the commercial/truck entrance (16055 Shady Grove Rd) only.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowSunday hours apply at the Commercial and Truck entrance only; residential entrance closed Sundays and holidays. Personal protective equipment (hi-vis vest, hard hat, closed-toe shoes) required on the main tipping floor.
Cost
Cost: call to confirm
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

Accepted

Mattress and box spring recycling program on site. Commercial mattresses restricted since July 1, 2026.

Normal load fee applies

Couch / furniture

Call to confirm

Tire

Limited

Accepted from residents only, at the tires and bicycles drop-off.

Item price: call to confirm

Appliance

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Paint

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Yard waste

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Brush and branches

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Construction debris

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Concrete

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Scrap metal

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per ton$70.00
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm
C&D / open-top roll-off$105.00/ton
Yard waste over 500 lb$46.00/ton
Concrete, dirt, rubble$75.00/ton

Trash loads under 500 lb are free; 500 lb and over $70.00/ton. C&D and open-top roll-off $105/ton; yard waste under 500 lb free, over $46/ton; concrete, dirt, rubble $75/ton. Credit/debit cards only (no cash or checks); a deposit may be held.

Payment: card · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Montgomery County residents with proof of county residency; no out-of-county waste. Use the residential entrance (16101 Frederick Rd) for recyclables and trash loads under 500 lb; loads over 500 lb are weighed. Sunday: use the commercial/truck entrance (16055 Shady Grove Rd) only.

ID required: Yes
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Sat7:00 am–5:00 pm
Sun9:00 am–5:00 pm

Sunday hours apply at the Commercial and Truck entrance only; residential entrance closed Sundays and holidays. Personal protective equipment (hi-vis vest, hard hat, closed-toe shoes) required on the main tipping floor.

Local time: America/New_York

What’s not accepted

  • Out-of-county waste

Free options

Trash loads under 500 lb, yard waste under 500 lb, and the recyclables drop-off area (metal, electronics, textiles, mixed paper, bulky plastics) are free.

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Sources

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

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