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Waste Facility
Garrett County SWD and RF
Garrett County SWD and RF, 3118 Oakland Sang Run Road, Oakland, 21550, Maryland
Garrett County SWD and RF on Oakland Sang Run Road is the county landfill/recycling spot locals use for household cleanouts and pickup loads. Neighbors from Oakland and the surrounding hills bring trailers, furniture, and yard debris here when ordinary curbside pickup won’t do.
Pull off the main road into a wide gravel drive; there’s usually a scale you cross - many county sites weigh vehicles and charge by weight, so expect to stop again on the way out. A small booth sits near the entrance and the traffic lanes lead out to open piles and container areas; the place looks like a working yard, not a tidy retail recycling center. Trucks and trailers are common, surfaces can get muddy after rain, and lines build up on weekend mornings and during spring cleanups.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and cover loads before leaving home - loose debris can fall out on the road and tarps make unloading neater.
- Wear sturdy boots and gloves and bring a tarp or straps for moving awkward items; the ground is often uneven and bare hands won’t cut it.
- Try for a weekday or early morning run to avoid the weekend rush; slow-moving lines are normal during peak cleanup times.
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