Maryland
Transfer station
Marriottsville (Howard County) transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Alpha Ridge Landfill Residents' Convenience Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Howard County residents (proof of residency required) and small businesses. No out-of-county waste. No trailers, box trucks or rental trucks may enter the Residents' Convenience Center.
Hours
- Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential household waste | No charge, up to 2 tons per July-June year, in a Howard-registered vehicle up to 3/4 ton GVW or a registered farm vehicle |
| Residents over the 2-ton limit | Weighed and charged the commercial rate, $106.00 per ton |
| Construction and demolition debris | $106.00 per ton |
| Residential clean wood and yard trim | No charge up to 2 tons per year, then $40 per ton |
| Auto tires | Up to 4 per day free for residents |
| Recyclables | Unlimited, no charge |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste is collected Saturdays only, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., April through November. Lead-acid batteries are taken Monday-Saturday; rechargeable, button and lithium batteries only on HHW Saturdays or at retail take-back. Uncontaminated antifreeze accepted (leave the container for the attendant). Compressed gas tanks such as propane, helium, oxygen and fire extinguishers are accepted.
Holiday closures
Not listed on the convenience center page; check the county site before a holiday.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Fees effective July 1, 2026, good through June 30, 2027 (Council Resolution 95-2025).
- Accepted recycling and reuse items include single stream recycling, flattened cardboard (no greasy pizza boxes), clean bagged clothing and linens, electronics (businesses max 10 a day, 2 CRTs), cooking oil, mattresses and box springs (dry), bicycles for reuse, books, American flags, cooled ash, and freon appliances in the designated area.
- Residents needing a vehicle over 3/4 ton, a vehicle not registered to them, or one with commercial signage must apply for a special exception permit.
- Food scraps go to the Alpha Ridge composting facility on the same site.
Nearby Maryland towns
- Baltimore County landfill
- Barstow (Calvert County) transfer station
- California (St. Mary's County) transfer station
- California (St. Mary's County) landfill
- Charlotte Hall (St. Mary's County) transfer station
- Clements (St. Mary's County) transfer station
- Deale / Sudley (Anne Arundel County) transfer station
- Derwood transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.