Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Edgewood
Maryland curbside collections typically run weekly (Monday-Friday). Your specific household collection day is determined by your local county or city zoning schedule.
State Mandate
Maryland MDE requires strict separation of yard trim from standard refuse, and mandates food scrap diversion under state law.
Determined by Private Hauler Bin (Trash)
Trash must be securely bagged inside heavy-duty containers provided by or approved by your chosen private hauler. Collection times and placement rules are dictated by your service contract.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household refuse
- ✓Bagged garbage
- ✓Food packaging
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Determined by Private Hauler Bin (Recycling)
Harford County utilizes a single-stream system. All approved recyclables must remain loose inside the bin. Never encase recyclables in plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard (flattened)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- ✓Plastic containers (numbered 1-7)
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and steel cans
- ✓Mixed paper, newspaper, and junk mail
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam (EPS)
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, chains)
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Food waste and soiled paper
Yard Waste Bin
Curbside pickup depends on your hauler's policies. If using the Tollgate Drop-Off facility, yard trim must be loose or in paper bags. Plastic bags are explicitly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Fallen leaves
- ✓Garden prunings
- ✓Brush and branches (max 6 feet long, 6 inches in diameter at drop-off)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By request with private hauler or self-haul
Placement
If arranging a special bulk pickup with your private hauler, place items at the curb only on the morning of the scheduled collection to prevent community blight.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and wooden furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household appliances
- ✓ Scrap metal (accepted at HWDC)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and liquid paints
- ✕ Explosives and ammunition
- ✕ Tires (accepted at HWDC for a specific fee)
Self-hauling waste to the Harford Waste Disposal Center requires paying a tipping fee based on the weight of the load. Private haulers set their own rates for curbside bulk removal.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Because Edgewood is serviced by private subscription haulers, holiday schedules vary by company. Most local haulers implement a one-day delay for major holidays (e.g., Thursday collections move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
County-operated drop-off sites, including the HWDC and Tollgate Yard Trim Drop-Off, are closed on all official Harford County government holidays.
Always check directly with your specific hauling company (e.g., Casella, Harford County Trash) for their exact holiday policies and weather-related delays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring and Summer
April - NovemberThe Tollgate Yard Trim Drop-Off facility operates on an expanded schedule from April through November, opening on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays to accommodate peak landscaping seasons.
Winter
December - MarchDuring the winter months, the Tollgate facility reduces its hours to Saturdays only. Additionally, winter storms and icy roads in Edgewood may cause your private hauler to delay regular curbside collections.
Late Summer and Fall
August and NovemberWatch the Harford County government website for announcements regarding the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events, typically held at the HWDC in late summer and late fall.
Drop-off Facilities
Harford Waste Disposal Center (HWDC)
3241 Scarboro Road, Street, MD 21154
Materials Accepted
Tollgate Residential Yard Trim Drop-Off
703 North Tollgate Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides trash pickup services in Edgewood, MD?
Edgewood does not have municipal trash collection. Homeowners, renters, or their respective HOAs must set up an account with a private hauling company licensed by Harford County, such as Casella or Bartenfelder Sanitation.
What items are allowed in my recycling bin?
Under Harford County's single-stream guidelines, you can recycle flattened cardboard, mixed paper, glass bottles and jars, aluminum/tin cans, and plastic containers numbered 1 through 7. You must never use plastic grocery bags.
Where can I dispose of an old mattress or couch?
You have two main options: you can call your private trash hauler to schedule and pay for a curbside bulk pickup, or you can haul the furniture yourself to the Harford Waste Disposal Center on Scarboro Road, where a weight-based tipping fee will apply.
How do I get rid of yard waste and grass clippings?
Some private haulers offer yard waste collection for an extra fee. Alternatively, Edgewood residents can drop off yard trim for free at the Tollgate Residential Drop-Off Facility in Bel Air, provided the waste is loose or in paper bags, not plastic.