Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lexington Park
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.
Varies (Private Hauler) or Self-Provided Bags (County Centers) Bin (Trash)
If utilizing the county Convenience Centers, all loose trash must be securely bagged before being thrown into the compactors. If using a private hauler, follow their specific cart regulations.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam
Varies (Private Hauler) or Designated Drop-Off Dumpsters (County Centers) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables. When using the Convenience Centers, sort your clean, empty materials directly into the appropriate designated containers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Tin, steel, and aluminum cans
- ✓Mixed paper, magazines, and flattened cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, wires)
- ✕Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes)
- ✕Hazardous waste containers
Yard Waste Bin
Prohibited from regular trash by Maryland law. Must be composted on-site, mulched, or brought to the St. Andrews Landfill (fees apply for oversized loads). Never place yard waste in plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush and small branches
- ✓Grass clippings (though grasscycling is preferred)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand via self-haul or private scheduling
Placement
Items must be transported safely to the St. Andrews Landfill scale house and unloaded in the directed drop-off zones.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ White goods (refrigerators, washers, freezers)
- ✓ Up to 5 passenger car tires
- ✓ Scrap metal
Not Accepted
- ✕ Commercial quantities of construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste (outside of special collection events)
- ✕ Boats over 20 feet in length
White goods and up to 5 passenger tires are accepted for free. General bulky refuse in a standard pickup truck is $10 per load. Oversized loads are weighed and billed at $95 per ton.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The St. Andrews Landfill and all six St. Mary's County Convenience Centers are completely closed on these major holidays.
Yard Waste Exception
Not applicable for county drop-off; facility is simply closed.
If you subscribe to a private curbside hauler in Lexington Park, their holiday slide schedules may differ. Always verify directly with your chosen provider.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Post-Holiday
JanuaryEvery January, the county sets up special Christmas tree drop-off zones at the Convenience Centers. The collected trees are then ground into mulch at the St. Andrews Landfill.
Spring
April - MayThe St. Mary's County Department of Public Works frequently hosts specific Hazardous Waste Collection Days in the spring. Keep an eye on the county calendar to safely dispose of old garden pesticides and pool chemicals.
Summer
June - AugustDuring peak lawn-mowing season, the county strictly enforces its grasscycling and composting mandates to conserve landfill space. Do not attempt to bag grass clippings for standard trash disposal.
Drop-off Facilities
St. Andrews Landfill
44837 St. Andrews Church Road, California, MD 20619
Materials Accepted
Valley Lee Convenience Center
45350 Happyland Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lexington Park have city-provided trash pickup?
No. Because Lexington Park is an unincorporated community within St. Mary's County, there is no government-run curbside trash collection. Residents must either hire a private hauler or drop off their waste at a county Convenience Center.
How do I get a permit to use the St. Mary's County Convenience Centers?
To drop off household trash, you need a Residential Disposal Permit Sticker displayed on your windshield. This is covered by the $60 Environmental and Solid Waste Service Fee, which is typically billed automatically on your annual property taxes.
Where can I dispose of an old refrigerator or washer in Lexington Park?
You can haul 'white goods' like refrigerators, washers, and dryers to the St. Andrews Landfill, where they are accepted completely free of charge for proper recycling and disposal.
Can I put yard waste or grass clippings in my regular trash bags?
No. Maryland state law prohibits putting yard waste and grass clippings into landfills. You are encouraged to grasscycle, compost at home, or bring yard debris to the landfill for a specialized green waste processing fee.