Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Odenton
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.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential curbside collection is funded via an annual Solid Waste Service Charge included on your Anne Arundel County real property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Annual (Included in Property Taxes)
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Anne Arundel County offers property tax credit programs (including the Homeowners' Property Tax Credit), though there is no separate standalone solid waste discount.
Resident-provided (Cannot be yellow) Bin (Trash)
Use watertight containers with tight-fitting covers or heavy-duty plastic bags (no cardboard boxes). You may place a maximum of four 32-gallon containers at the curb, and each must weigh 40 pounds or less.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Bagged food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable wrappers and plastics
- ✓Dried out or empty latex paint cans
Yellow (County-issued) Bin (Recycling)
Place materials loosely in the yellow cart; never bag recyclables. Do not alter the cart. Put out by 6:00 a.m. normally, or by 5:00 a.m. during the summer months.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and mixed paper
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and plastic film
- ✕Styrofoam (polystyrene)
- ✕Food-soiled paper
- ✕Shredded paper in yard bags
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in compostable paper yard bags or reusable containers marked with an 'X'. The county strictly forbids placing yard waste in plastic bags, fabric bags, or the yellow recycling carts.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small branches and brush
- ✓Plant trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Collected on your regular scheduled day, limited to three (3) items per pickup.
Placement
Set items out by 6:00 a.m. (or 5:00 a.m. in summer) on your scheduled collection day. Ensure items are not obstructing mailboxes, fire hydrants, or parked cars.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and couches
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Wooden tables and chairs
- ✓ Rolled carpet
- ✓ Refrigerators and lawnmowers (requires scheduled metal pickup)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition materials (drywall, lumber)
- ✕ Hazardous waste or liquid paints
- ✕ Propane tanks
- ✕ Tires
There is no additional fee for standard residential bulk pickups or scheduled metal collections provided by the county.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If one of these major holidays falls on or before your normal collection day, your pickup will be pushed back by exactly one day (e.g., Monday moves to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday) for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste is collected on the exact same day as trash and recycling, it also follows the one-day slide schedule during holiday weeks.
Minor holidays such as MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Juneteenth, and Veterans Day do not interrupt curbside collection. Put your bins out on your normal schedule during those weeks.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
June - AugustTo prevent heat exhaustion among collection crews, a mandatory summer schedule is enacted. From June 1 through August 31, all carts and bags must be at the curb before 5:00 a.m. instead of 6:00 a.m.
Winter
December - MarchDuring heavy snow or ice storms, collection routes are highly susceptible to delays. The county advises residents to leave their materials at the curb until contractors can safely navigate the icy neighborhood streets to complete the route.
Fall
October - NovemberOdenton does not have a loose vacuum leaf collection service. All fallen leaves must be bagged in compostable paper sacks or placed in reusable containers marked with an 'X' to be collected on your normal yard waste day.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Your Old Cans into Cold Hard Cash in Odenton!
Hey Odenton neighbors! While most recycling goes into your bin, did you know you can actually get paid for some of your recyclables? Maryland has a great bottle and can redemption program. So, if you've got a stash of empty soda cans or water bottles, look for the 5-cent deposit on them. You can cash these in at many local grocery stores or dedicated redemption centers. For scrap metal, like old appliances or car parts, check out places like Baltimore Scrap Corp. or other local scrap yards. They'll weigh your metal and give you cash for it. It’s a win-win for your wallet and the environment!
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life Near Odenton
Before you toss that couch or those clothes, think about giving them a new home! In the Odenton area, there are some fantastic places to donate items that are still in good shape. Check out the Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center in nearby Glen Burnie. They accept a wide range of items, from clothing and furniture to household goods. Another great option is the Maryland Food Bank, which often needs donations of non-perishable food items and sometimes household supplies to help local families. Giving your unwanted items a second chance is a wonderful way to help our community.
Keeping Odenton Beautiful: What to Do About Dumped Trash
It's frustrating when folks dump trash illegally, isn't it? If you see anything suspicious or spot illegal dumping in or around Odenton, the best thing to do is report it. In Anne Arundel County, you can often call 311 to report these kinds of issues. They can direct you to the right department to handle it. For larger community clean-up efforts, keep an eye out for announcements from your local community association or Anne Arundel County's recycling and waste management services. They sometimes organize special collection days or neighborhood clean-up events, which are fantastic opportunities to pitch in and make our area shine.
Drop-off Facilities
Millersville Landfill & Resource Recovery Facility
389 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, MD 21144
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Odenton have its own municipal trash department?
No. Because Odenton is unincorporated, residential waste collection is managed entirely by the Anne Arundel County Bureau of Waste Management Services, which hires private contractors to service single-family homes weekly.
What time do I need to put my bins out in Odenton?
For most of the year, bins must be placed at the curb before 6:00 a.m. However, due to the county's Heat Stress Standard, you must put your bins out before 5:00 a.m. between June 1st and August 31st.
Can I put my yard waste inside the yellow recycling cart?
Absolutely not. The county strictly prohibits using the yellow 35, 65, or 95-gallon recycling carts for yard waste or garbage. Grass and leaves must go in compostable paper bags or a personal reusable container marked with an 'X'.
How do I throw away an old refrigerator or lawnmower?
Large appliances and metal items cannot be taken by the standard bulk trash truck. You must call Anne Arundel County Customer Service at 410-222-6100 to schedule a specialized scrap metal collection appointment.