Howard County Dump — Alpha Ridge Landfill Hours, Fees & Rules

Howard County's dump is the Alpha Ridge Landfill at 2350 Marriottsville Road in Marriottsville. Residents drop off household trash free, up to 2 tons a year, at the Residents' Convenience Center, open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Construction debris from your own remodeling costs $106 a ton under the fees that took effect July 1, 2026, and no out-of-county waste is accepted. Proof of residency is required.

Disposal sites in Howard County

Alpha Ridge Landfill

Landfill

Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services

2350 Marriottsville Rd., Marriottsville, MD 21104 Directions

📞 (410) 313-6444

Hours
Mon–Sat: Residents' Convenience Center	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mon–Sat: Transfer Station	8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mon–Sat: Wood Waste Area	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Household trash: free for Howard County residents, up to 2 tons a year (July to June), in a vehicle up to 3/4 ton registered in Howard County
Construction and demolition debris: $106 a ton
Clean wood and yard trim: free up to 2 tons a year, then $40 a ton
Up to 4 auto tires a day: free at the Residents' Convenience Center
Boats, house trailers and campers (30 ft max): $200 a ton

Accepts: Household trash, single-stream recycling, mattresses, electronics, scrap metal, yard trim and wood, household hazardous waste

Proof of residency is required. Larger vehicles, vehicles not registered to you, or ones with commercial signage need a special exception permit. No out-of-county waste.

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What it costs at Alpha Ridge (FY2027)

What you bring	Fee
Household trash (residents)	Free up to 2 tons a year
Construction and demolition debris	$106 a ton
Clean wood and yard trim (residents)	Free up to 2 tons a year, then $40 a ton
Auto tires (up to 4 a day)	Free
Broken paving, stone or brick	$106 a ton
Boats, house trailers, campers	$200 a ton

Residents who go past the 2-ton limit are weighed and pay the commercial rate, $106 a ton. These fees run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

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

Who needs a permit

Household trash is free only in a vehicle up to 3/4 ton gross weight registered in Howard County (or a registered farm vehicle hauling qualifying waste). If your vehicle is bigger, isn't registered to you, or has commercial signage, apply for a special exception permit first. Commercial vehicles need an annual commercial landfill permit, $40.

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Common questions

Where is the dump in Howard County?

The Alpha Ridge Landfill, 2350 Marriottsville Rd., Marriottsville. The Residents' Convenience Center is open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the transfer station closes at 3 p.m.

Is the Howard County landfill free?

For household trash, yes: Howard County residents can drop off up to 2 tons a year free, July through June, in a vehicle up to 3/4 ton registered in the county. Construction debris is $106 a ton.

Does Alpha Ridge take tires?

Yes. Residents can drop off up to four auto tires a day free at the Residents' Convenience Center. More than four are charged the commercial tire rate.

Is Alpha Ridge open on Sunday?

No. It's open Monday to Saturday and closed Sundays and major holidays.

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