Cecil County Landfill — Central Landfill & Transfer Station Hours
Cecil County's Central Landfill at 758 E. Old Philadelphia Road in Elkton is open Monday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The county's two transfer stations, Woodlawn in Colora and Stemmer's Run in Earleville, take bagged household trash and recyclables only; furniture, construction debris and clean-out loads go to the landfill.
Anyone dumping in the cell area needs a hard hat, safety vest and safety footwear, which the county doesn't provide. The county's posted fee schedule lists $79 a ton for trash, or $14 for a household load under 200 lbs.
Disposal sites in Cecil County
Cecil County Central Landfill
Landfill
Cecil County Solid Waste Management Division
758 E. Old Philadelphia Rd., Elkton, MD 21921 Directions ↗
In the cell area (where trucks dump), you need a hard hat, safety vest and safety footwear. The county doesn't provide them, and flip-flops and sneakers aren't allowed.
Fees are from the county's posted fee schedule, which is dated July 1, 2016. Call to confirm before a big load.
These come from the fee schedule the county posts, which is dated July 1, 2016, so call (410) 996-6275 before a big load. Tires found in the trash carry a $40 recovery charge each.
Cecil County's solid waste facilities close on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Christmas Eve the Central Landfill closes at 11:30 a.m. and the transfer stations at noon.
Find a disposal site near you
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Getting rid of something specific in Cecil County?
The Central Landfill, 758 E. Old Philadelphia Rd., Elkton, open Monday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call (410) 996-6275.
What do the Cecil County transfer stations take?
Bagged household trash and recyclables only. Bulky waste, furniture, construction debris and clean-out items must go to the Central Landfill.
What are the Woodlawn transfer station hours?
Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 565 Waibel Rd., Colora. Stemmer's Run in Earleville opens Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Do I need safety gear at the Cecil County landfill?
Yes, in the cell area where trucks dump: a hard hat, safety vest and safety footwear. The county doesn't provide them, and you'll be turned away without them.
