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Solid Waste Facility
Midshore II - Regional Solid Waste Facility
Midshore II - Regional Solid Waste Facility, 12236 River Road, Ridgely, 21660, Maryland
Midshore II - Regional Solid Waste Facility on River Road in Ridgely is where local residents bring household trash, yard debris, and recyclables. It’s a large, industrial site with transfer activity and regular truck traffic, used mostly for routine drop-offs and seasonal cleanups.
Pull up to an entrance booth/scale area when approaching the site; there’s typically a short queue before being directed to the drop points. Concrete pads, open roll-off containers, and piles for different materials are visible from the driving lanes, with equipment and trucks moving around. Loads usually need to be secured and ready to unload from the vehicle; in some setups the site may use a scale so expect to stop again on the way out if weight-based charges apply. Weekends and spring cleanup times often mean longer lines, so allow extra time.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loose material with a tarp or straps-wind and passing trucks can scatter leaves and soil.
- Bring gloves and a few sturdy bags or boxes; drop points can be dusty and some manual handling is typically required.
- Avoid peak times like mid-mornings on weekend cleanup days if possible, since lines and wait times spike then.
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