Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Annapolis
Trash Day
Trash collection occurs once weekly on designated routes running Monday through Friday (excluding Wednesdays, which are reserved for bulk metal service). Refuse, recycling, and yard trim are all collected on the same day.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same assigned day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard trim is collected weekly on the same assigned day as your trash and recycling.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (and no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential refuse and recycling fees are included on your quarterly City of Annapolis utility bill alongside water, sewer, and stormwater charges.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person, Phone
Resident-provided (up to 32-gal) or 96-gal Commercial cart Bin (Trash)
Trash MUST be placed in tied plastic bags inside a durable, watertight container with a tight-fitting lid. The bin must be marked with a minimum of 3-inch high address numbers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household refuse
- ✓Dried latex paint
- ✓Alkaline batteries
Blue 64-gallon cart Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be placed loose in the blue container. Never bag your recyclables. Flatten all cardboard boxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper
- ✓Rigid plastics
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Film plastic
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Medical waste
- ✕Hoses
- ✕Wires
- ✕Hangers
Yard Waste Bin
Use the green 64-gallon City cart, paper yard bags, or a resident container marked with an 'X'. Branches must be bundled to no more than 2 feet by 4 feet. No plastic bags allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Branches (under 4 inches in diameter)
- ✓Plant trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular collection day
Placement
Place up to 3 non-metal items next to your refuse container by 6:00 AM on your normal collection day. Metal items (like washers and refrigerators) MUST be scheduled by calling 410-263-7949.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and couches
- ✓ Tables and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Televisions
- ✓ Carpets and rugs
- ✓ Sinks and toilets
- ✓ Doors and windows
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction materials (lumber, drywall, concrete, tile)
- ✕ Pianos
- ✕ Computers and small electronic appliances
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
Up to 3 non-metal items are included for residential customers at no extra cost. Metal bulk pickups are also free but require a phone call to coordinate.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your normal collection day falls on or after an observed holiday, your collection day will shift to the next day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Monday routes move to Tuesday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the same delayed holiday schedule, but be aware that no metal bulk collection will occur on Wednesdays during a holiday week.
Annapolis collection schedules are only affected by a few major holidays per year; collection still occurs every week regardless.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter Holidays
December to JanuaryRefuse volume typically spikes by 25% during the holidays. Annapolis offers 'Treecycling'—simply remove all lights and decorations, cut trees larger than 6 feet in half, and place them at the curb on your yard trim day.
Fall
October to NovemberDo not put autumn pumpkins in your yard trim cart at the end of the season. The City recommends utilizing the local food scrap drop-off program or a backyard compost bin. Also, never rake your leaves into the street or storm drains.
Year-Round
January to DecemberStormwater runoff is a major focus for Annapolis. Leaving grass clippings on your lawn helps them break down quickly and increases stormwater infiltration. Keep storm drain inlets completely clear of yard debris.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Scrap into Cash in Annapolis!
Got some old metal items hanging around your yard in Annapolis? Instead of tossing them, think about a scrap yard! Places like Annapolis Scrap Metal Recyclers on East College Avenue are often looking for aluminum, steel, and other metals. You can get paid for your unwanted items while helping the environment. It's a win-win for your wallet and the planet!
Give Your Goods a Second Life in Annapolis
Before you toss items that are still in good shape, consider donating them to a local Annapolis charity. The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center right on Bestgate Road is a great spot to drop off clothes, furniture, and household goods. Your unwanted items can become treasures for someone else in our community.
Keep Annapolis Spick-and-Span Together!
Annapolis is a beautiful place, and keeping it that way is a team effort! If you ever notice illegal dumping, the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works is the team to call. You can report it by calling (410) 222-6100. They also organize community cleanup events from time to time, so keep an eye out for those opportunities to lend a hand and make our city shine.
Drop-off Facilities
Public Works Services Facility
39 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Materials Accepted
Millersville Landfill & Resource Recovery Facility
389 Burns Crossing Rd, Severn, MD 21144
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bulk items can I throw away each week in Annapolis?
Annapolis residents can place up to three (3) non-metal bulk items—such as furniture, mattresses, or a television—at the curb on their regular refuse collection day without calling ahead.
How do I dispose of a refrigerator or metal appliance in Annapolis?
Metal bulk items like washers, dryers, lawnmowers, and refrigerators require a scheduled pickup. You must call Annapolis DPW at 410-263-7949 to arrange a date. By law, you must remove the doors from refrigerators and freezers before placing them outside.
What do the colored warning tags on my bins mean?
The City of Annapolis uses Pink Tags for trash violations (such as unbagged refuse), Green Tags for recycling contamination (like throwing plastic bags in the blue cart), and Orange Tags for improper yard trim. If your bin is tagged, fix the listed issue and put it out on your next collection day.
Does the City of Annapolis provide trash and recycling containers?
The City provides one blue 64-gallon cart for recycling and one green 64-gallon cart for yard trim per residence. However, residents are responsible for providing their own durable, tight-lidded trash containers (up to 32 gallons) and must mark them with 3-inch house numbers.