Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Mitchellville
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.
Gray County-Issued 64-Gallon Wheeled Cart Bin (Trash)
Place at the curb by 6:00 a.m. (or 5:00 a.m. in summer) with the lid fully shut. Bring carts back off the curb after service.
Accepted Items
- ✓Regular household garbage
- ✓Tied bundles of bamboo (max 4 feet, up to 4 bundles)
- ✓Shredded paper (securely bagged)
Blue 64-Gallon Wheeled Cart Bin (Recycling)
Single-stream collection; items must remain loose inside the blue bin and never be packed inside plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paper products
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and metal food cans
- ✓Rigid plastic containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags or films
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Styrofoam packaging
- ✕Household hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on Mondays year-round. Must use paper yard bags, reusable bins labeled 'Yard Trim', or the county green cart. No plastic bags allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves and grass clippings
- ✓Brush and small branches
- ✓Food scraps and organic kitchen waste
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your designated trash collection day.
Placement
Place items securely at the curb edge by 6:00 a.m. (or 5:00 a.m. in summer), making sure sidewalks or common parking spaces are clear.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and armchairs
- ✓ Tables and desks
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Carpet rolls
Not Accepted
- ✕ Automobile parts and major construction debris
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Commercial property cleanouts
- ✕ Unwrapped mattresses
Standard bulky collection (up to 4 items) is covered under county tax districts. White goods and appliances require a pre-booked PGC311 appointment.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collections generally slide forward by one day for the remainder of the week when a county holiday falls on a weekday.
Yard Waste Exception
If a designated holiday falls on a Monday, yard trim and food waste collections shift to Tuesday.
Verify specific holiday operational adjustments directly through the PGC311 online portal or county announcements.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
Late June - SeptemberCrews start routes an hour earlier at 5:00 a.m. to beat peak daytime heat; place bins out the night before or early in the morning.
Autumn
October - DecemberManage heavy leaf drops by using paper yard waste bags or reusable open containers. Leaves are picked up weekly on Mondays alongside regular organics.
Winter
JanuaryNatural holiday trees are accepted on Monday yard trim collections. Ensure all lights, ornaments, stands, and tinsel are fully stripped off first.
Drop-off Facilities
Brown Station Road Convenience Center
3501 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bulky items am I allowed to place at the curb in Mitchellville?
You can place up to four standard bulky items or four tightly secured bags of small household junk out for weekly pickup without scheduling an appointment.
Are mattresses required to have special preparation for disposal?
Yes. For health and safety guidelines, any mattress or box spring set out for curbside collection must be completely wrapped and sealed in a protective plastic cover.
What should I do with food waste and kitchen scraps?
Kitchen scraps can be placed straight into your 32-gallon green organics cart alongside regular yard trim for collection every Monday.
Do collection times change during the summer months?
Yes. From late June through September, county collection crews start routes at 5:00 a.m. instead of 6:00 a.m. to minimize heat stress.