I love the Howard County Dump.

I know that sounds strange but it’s not the dump of yesterday when you would  bring everything and anything and throw it into the ground so it could be covered up with dirt.

During a recent sale, I assisted the seller in hulling items to the dump she left in the house (not knowing what to do with them).  She kept asking…”are you sure they will take this stuff?”

The Howard County Dump is really more like a recycling center than a DUMP.  In addition, to accepting TV’s. old Computer monitor’s/printers, motor oil, foam, clothing, batteries, used cooking oil, cell phone, tires, air conditioners and appliances, they also will accept used building material (see Loading Dock below) with many companies coming right to your home so you don’t have to lug them.

https://www.howardcountymd.gov/ARLConvenienceCenter.htm

Set your item at the curb with a FREE sign and support reuse!

• The Loading Dock will pick-up reusable building supplies (toilets, sinks, doors, windows, etc.).
• Salvation Army (1-800-SA-TRUCK), American Veterans (1-800-292-2259), Purple Heart (410-789-7692) and Vietnam Veterans (1-800-459-8387) will pick-up other usable goods (furniture, clothes, toys, housewares, etc.).
• A Wider Circle accepts used furniture for low-income families.
• List items on Craigslist or FreeCycle. It’s easy and people will quickly pick-up your item.

Note the map to the dump below but be sure to bring your drivers license to prove you are a resident. landfill diagram 2011

There is also a full list of items on their site along with companies that will take them.

see for info on WHO will TAKE WHAT…. like bikes,baby items, bras (no kidding), candles, garden equipment, K-cups, medical equipment, ink, paint, sneakers, pots and pans and almost anything else you can think of.   Check it out.

https://www.howardcountymd.gov/DisplayPrimary.aspx?id=6442450958