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Solid Waste Facility
Garrett County Government Solid Waste
8397 Friendsville Rd, Friendsville, MD 21531
(301) 387-0322Garrett County Government Solid Waste on Friendsville Road is the county drop-off for household trash, recyclables and yard debris for folks around Friendsville. Neighbors bring anything from a car-load to a pickup run; the site is more practical than pretty and feels like county property rather than a commercial place.
Pull off Friendsville Road into a modest gravel entrance and look for the small operations area where vehicles are routed in and out. Many county solid waste sites have an entrance booth and a scale, so plan for a short stop before and after unloading. The yard has piles, containers and concrete pads rather than paved lanes, and trucks and loaders move things around on a regular basis. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to back up, so lines can form at the gate.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose loads so debris doesn’t blow out while driving or in the yard.
- Sort and bundle materials at home-having branches, cardboard and mixed trash separated speeds the whole trip.
- Bring sturdy gloves and closed-toe shoes; expect gravel, uneven ground and the occasional sharp edge when handling items.
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