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This is the county solid waste site for Ocean City, used by residents hauling household trash, yard waste and recyclables. It feels like a working municipal lot - not fancy, just practical for dropping off loads. Locals swing by with trailers, pickup beds and car trunks for quick runs or larger cleanups.
Approach a staffed entrance booth and pull up to be directed where to go; there’s usually a scale on the way in or out so expect to stop twice if bringing a larger load. The property is open-air with large concrete pads and roll-off containers, and recycling bins tend to sit to one side past the entrance. Trucks and pickups dominate the traffic pattern, so follow the flow and be ready to back into a bay if needed. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busy, so lines and some waiting are common.
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Before You Go
- Tie down loose items and tarp loads - wind off the highway can shred a load fast.
- Bring something to secure small debris in the bed of a pickup; loose stuff blows everywhere when traffic moves.
- Have license and proof of residency ready at the booth to speed things up, and choose a weekday morning if possible to avoid the heaviest lines.
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