Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Glenn Dale
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.
County-issued wheeled trash cart Bin (Trash)
Set out by 6 a.m. (or 5 a.m. from June 30 - Sept 30). Ensure carts are visible and not blocked by vehicles or fences.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
County-issued wheeled recycling cart (Blue or Yellow) Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables loosely in the cart. Do not bag recyclables in plastic garbage bags, as they will jam sorting machinery.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper and cardboard
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Rigid plastic bottles and tubs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Food scraps
Yard Waste Bin
Collected every Monday. Use the county-issued green cart, paper yard bags, or a reusable can marked 'Yard'. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush and small branches
- ✓Food scraps (in green cart only)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your standard trash day
Placement
Place items next to your trash cart by 6:00 a.m. (or 5:00 a.m. in summer). If you live in a townhome, do not block assigned parking spaces or use common HOA areas.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household items (up to 4 total)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Materials from evictions or foreclosures
- ✕ Scrap tires (unless scheduled)
- ✕ Large appliances/white goods (unless scheduled)
Standard bulk items are collected at no extra charge. Scrap tires and appliances (white goods) still strictly require a scheduled appointment via PGC311.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Prince George's County uses a 'slide' schedule. If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for that day and all subsequent days that week slide one day later (e.g., Thursday collections move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Because organics and yard trim are collected on Mondays, if a recognized holiday falls on a Monday, the organics collection slides to Tuesday.
Minor holidays such as Native American Day, Presidents' Day, and Veterans Day do NOT affect the collection schedule. Trash is picked up as normal on these days.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
June 30 to September 30Under the 'Beat the Heat' initiative, all trash, recycling, and organics collections begin at 5:00 a.m. Ensure your carts are placed at the curb the night before to avoid a missed pickup.
Autumn
October to DecemberDuring peak leaf season, excess leaves that do not fit in your green organics cart must be placed in compostable paper yard bags. Loose leaves raked into the street will not be collected by standard residential crews.
Winter
December to FebruaryDuring severe winter weather, collections may be suspended for safety. Sign up for PGC311 alerts to receive real-time updates on weather-related delays. Natural Christmas trees are collected on Mondays alongside yard trim.
Drop-off Facilities
Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill
11611 White House Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment for bulky trash in Glenn Dale?
For standard bulky items like a couch or table, no. You can place up to four bulky items or four tightly secured bags next to your trash cart on your regular collection day. However, large appliances (white goods) and scrap tires still require an appointment through PGC311.
Why do I have to put my trash out at 5 a.m. during the summer?
Prince George's County implements a 'Beat the Heat' schedule from June 30 through September 30. Collections begin at 5:00 a.m. instead of 6:00 a.m. to protect sanitation workers from severe daytime heat exhaustion.
What items can go in my green wheeled cart?
The green cart is exclusively for organics, which are collected every Monday. This includes yard trim (grass, leaves, small brush) and food scraps (vegetables, fruit, eggshells, coffee grounds). You cannot put plastic bags in this cart.
Does Prince George's County delay trash pickup for Veterans Day?
No. While the county slides collections for major holidays like Thanksgiving and Labor Day, trash and recycling are collected on a completely normal schedule for Veterans Day, Presidents' Day, and Native American Day.