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Solid Waste Facility
Garrett County Government Solid Waste
1631 Kings Run Rd, Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 387-0322Garrett County Government Solid Waste on Kings Run Road is the county landfill and drop-off site people from Oakland and surrounding areas use for household trash, recycling and yard waste. Locals swing by with pickup loads, trailers or car trunks when they need to get rid of big piles that curbside pickup won't handle.
Drive in on 1631 Kings Run Rd and you'll see an entrance booth where attendants check vehicles before letting them through. There’s a scale and a separate stop on the way out for weighing, so expect to stop twice if hauling a heavy load. The site is a mix of paved drives, gravel lots and piles or roll-off containers; follow the posted flow to the appropriate drop area. Weekends and spring cleanups get busy, so lines and short delays are common.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loose material with a tarp so nothing blows out during the trip and unloading goes smoother.
- Sort recyclables and loose yard debris at home so unloading takes less time once at the site.
- Have photo ID or other proof of residency handy and be prepared for a possible wait on weekends or during seasonal cleanups.
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