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Baltimore Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

MSW from $70–$135/ton across 7 county jurisdictions. Baltimore City's small hauler rate is $20/load — the cheapest entry point in the metro.

Operator contextUpdated Mar 2026

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Resource pages explain the planning model, but local disposal rates, labor costs, truck setup, service area, and customer demand still decide the final operating choice.

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Costs

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Westminster, Carroll County (~40 min northwest of downtown Baltimore)

Carroll County Northern Landfill

$70/ton MSW, $75/ton bulky waste, $85/ton C&D, $40/ton commercial yard trim Cheapest published MSW rate in the Baltimore metro at $70/ton (effective January 1, 2026). Bulky waste (mattresses, furniture, appliances) at $75/ton. C&D at $85/ton. Uncovered load surcharge: $25 individual, $100 commercial. Cash and cards accepted. Contact (410) 386-4550 for commercial account setup. The ~40-minute drive from downtown Baltimore is justified for full truck loads — on a 3-ton load, the $65/ton savings versus Baltimore City ($135/ton) equals $195 per trip. Mon–Fri 7AM–4:30PM, Sat 7AM–3PM; closed major holidays $8 minimum disposal fee MSW ($70/ton) Bulky waste ($75/ton) C&D ($85/ton) Sewage sludge ($90/ton)

$70/ton MSW, $75/ton bulky waste, $85/ton C&D, $40/ton commercial yard trimWestminster, Carroll County (~40 min northwest of downtown Baltimore)
Baltimore City (NW Transfer Station relieves congestion at Quarantine Road)

Baltimore City — Northwest Transfer Station & Quarantine Road Landfill

$135/ton large haulers (effective Nov 2025); $20/load small haulers (≤7,000 lbs GVW) Two-tier pricing system. Small Hauler Program ($20/load for vehicles under 7,000 lbs GVW) requires a valid Small Hauler Permit from Baltimore City Health Department ($35–$100/year per vehicle). Large hauler rate increased to $135/ton in November 2025 ($127.50 base + $7.50 disposal fee). Northwest Transfer Station opened in 2017 to relieve long wait lines at Quarantine Road. Waste hauler license required — apply at Environmental Inspection Services, 1001 E. Fayette Street. No collection allowed 11PM–7AM. Vehicle must display hauler name and phone on both sides. NW Transfer Station: Mon–Sat 7AM–5PM; Quarantine Road Landfill: Mon–Fri 7AM–5PM, Sat 7AM–12PM $20/load small haulers MSW C&D debris Bulky items Yard waste

$135/ton large haulers (effective Nov 2025); $20/load small haulers (≤7,000 lbs GVW)Baltimore City (NW Transfer Station relieves congestion at Quarantine Road)
Marriottsville, Howard County (west of Baltimore)

Howard County Alpha Ridge Landfill

$106/ton MSW/C&D, $40/ton commercial yard trim, $50/ton clean mattress loads, $15 each freon appliances Most detailed published rate schedule in the metro (FY2026, effective July 1, 2025). Clean mattress-only loads at $50/ton for recycling — less than half the MSW rate. Freon appliances at $15 each. Commercial landfill permit required ($40/vehicle, renewable each June). Charge accounts available ($200 minimum deposit). Tractor trailers NOT allowed. No longer accepts soil or large quantities of stone/brick/block/asphalt/concrete from commercial contractors. Varies — check howardcountymd.gov for current schedule Not published — $40/year commercial vehicle permit required MSW ($106/ton) C&D ($106/ton) Clean wood/yard trim ($40/ton commercial) Mattresses (clean loads $50/ton recycled)

$106/ton MSW/C&D, $40/ton commercial yard trim, $50/ton clean mattress loads, $15 each freon appliancesMarriottsville, Howard County (west of Baltimore)
White Marsh, Baltimore County (east of Baltimore)

Baltimore County — Eastern Sanitary Landfill (White Marsh)

$125/ton MSW (effective July 2024); C&D rate not separately published Baltimore County-operated landfill. Waste must originate in Baltimore County. Requires Solid Waste Collection Permit and commercial account — email swmcommercialaccount@baltimorecountymd.gov to apply. Must be in the gate by 3:15PM — facility closes at 3:30PM sharp. Additional county facilities: Cockeysville Area Facility (CAF) and Western Acceptance Facility (WAF) in Halethorpe. Baltimore County requires suitable C&D loads to go to permitted C&D/rubble sites rather than landfill. Mon–Sat 7:30AM–3:30PM (no admittance after 3:15PM) $10 minimum MSW C&D debris Yard waste Bulky items

$125/ton MSW (effective July 2024); C&D rate not separately publishedWhite Marsh, Baltimore County (east of Baltimore)
Multiple locations across the Baltimore metro

Donation Centers — Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, Salvation Army

Free drop-off; tax-deductible receipts provided At $70–$135/ton disposal costs, donation diversion directly improves profitability. Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts furniture AND appliances. Goodwill of the Chesapeake accepts furniture (good condition), clothing, and household items. Salvation Army offers free pickup at 1-800-SA-TRUCK. Build donation routing into every job workflow — customers value eco-friendly service and you avoid tipping fees. Varies by location — Habitat: Tue–Sat, Goodwill: daily 9AM–7PM, Salvation Army: call for hours No minimum Furniture Working appliances Household goods Building materials (Habitat)

Free drop-off; tax-deductible receipts providedMultiple locations across the Baltimore metro
Rules

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For small loads with vehicles under 7,000 lbs GVW, Baltimore City's Small Hauler Program at $20 per load is the cheapest option in the metro — requires a Small Hauler Permit from the Health Department ($35–$100/year per vehicle). For larger commercial tonnage, Carroll County Northern Landfill at $70/ton MSW is the cheapest per-ton rate (effective January 1, 2026), though it is located in Westminster approximately 40 minutes northwest of downtown. Howard County is $106/ton, Baltimore County $125/ton, and Baltimore City large haulers pay $135/ton.

Baltimore City raised large hauler tipping fees to $135/ton effective November 1, 2025 — a base rate of $127.50/ton plus a $7.50/ton disposal fee. The small hauler rate ($20 per load for vehicles under 7,000 lbs GVW) was NOT affected by the increase. This makes Baltimore City the most expensive jurisdiction in the metro for large haulers. By comparison, Carroll County charges $70/ton and Howard County charges $106/ton. Operators with large trucks should compare total trip costs across jurisdictions.

Yes — and the requirements differ between Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Baltimore City requires a Waste Hauler License ($35–$100/year per vehicle) from the Health Department, Environmental Inspection Services at 1001 E. Fayette Street. Baltimore County requires a separate Solid Waste Collection Permit and commercial account — email swmcommercialaccount@baltimorecountymd.gov. Howard County requires a commercial landfill permit ($40/vehicle, renewable each June). A Baltimore City license does NOT authorize you to operate in Baltimore County and vice versa.

Carroll County Northern Landfill accepts C&D at $85/ton (effective January 2026) — the cheapest published rate. Baltimore Recycling Center (BRC) specializes in C&D at approximately $93/ton and is closer to central Baltimore. Howard County Alpha Ridge charges $106/ton for C&D. Note: Howard County no longer accepts soil or large quantities of stone, brick, block, asphalt, or concrete from commercial contractors. Baltimore County requires suitable C&D loads to go to permitted C&D or rubble sites rather than their general landfill.

Baltimore City Northwest Transfer Station: Monday through Saturday 7AM–5PM. Quarantine Road Landfill: Monday through Friday 7AM–5PM, Saturday 7AM–12PM. Baltimore County Eastern Sanitary Landfill: Monday through Saturday 7:30AM–3:30PM (must be in gate by 3:15PM). Carroll County Northern Landfill: Monday through Friday 7AM–4:30PM, Saturday 7AM–3PM. Howard County Alpha Ridge: varies — check howardcountymd.gov. BRESCO waste-to-energy operates 24/7 but is contract-based only.

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