Carroll County Landfill — Northern Landfill Hours & 2026 Fees

Carroll County's dump is the Northern Landfill at the Resource Recovery Park, 1400 Baltimore Blvd. in Westminster, open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. A resident's car load under 200 lbs is a flat $8; heavier trash is $70 a ton under the fees that took effect January 1, 2026.

Mattresses, furniture and other bulky items now have their own rate, $75 a ton, and yard trim from your own home is free.

Disposal sites in Carroll County

Northern Landfill (Resource Recovery Park)

Landfill

Carroll County Division of Solid Waste

1400 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD 21157 Directions

📞 (410) 386-4550

Hours
Mon–Fri	7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday	7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Resident car under 200 lbs: $8 flat
Municipal waste: $70 a ton ($8 minimum)
Bulky waste (mattresses, box springs, furniture, boats, campers, non-recyclable appliances): $75 a ton
Construction and demolition waste: $85 a ton
Yard trim from your own home: free
Scrap tires (fewer than 5 a year per household): $3 off the rim, $4 on the rim

On MD Route 140, two miles east of MD Route 97. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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What it costs at the Northern Landfill (2026)

What you bring	Fee
Resident car load under 200 lbs	$8
Municipal waste	$70 a ton ($8 minimum)
Bulky waste	$75 a ton
Construction and demolition waste	$85 a ton
Yard trim from your own home	Free
Scrap tires (fewer than 5 a year)	$3, or $4 on the rim

Bulky waste is a new category for 2026: mattresses and box springs, furniture and fixtures, boats, campers, non-recyclable appliances and other items that don't go in a curbside container.

Every Maryland rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Maryland.

Yard waste drop-offs

WeCare Denali runs a yard waste drop-off at the Northern Landfill: Carroll County residents with proper ID can bring yard waste from their own property free during normal hours. It doesn't take treated, painted or stained lumber, railroad ties, invasive plants such as bamboo or poison ivy, or rocks and pavers. The old Hoods Mill Landfill Convenience Center closed in April 2020; residents use the Northern Landfill instead.

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Common questions

Where is the dump in Carroll County?

The Northern Landfill at the Resource Recovery Park, 1400 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (410) 386-4550.

How much does the Carroll County landfill charge?

Since January 1, 2026: municipal waste is $70 a ton, bulky waste $75 a ton and construction debris $85 a ton. A resident's car load under 200 lbs is a flat $8, and yard trim from your own home is free.

How much does it cost to dump a mattress in Carroll County?

Mattresses and box springs count as bulky waste, $75 a ton, since January 1, 2026.

Is the Hoods Mill convenience center open?

No. The Hoods Mill Landfill Convenience Center closed in April 2020. Residents bring waste and recyclables to the Northern Landfill.

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