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Waste Facility
Saint Mary's Co. Comm
44837 St. Andrews Church Road, MD-4, California, MD 20619
(301) 475-4200 ext. 3551Small county community drop-off for residents of Saint Mary's County and nearby Maryland areas. Locals use it for routine household cleanouts and to get rid of bulk items that don't fit at curbside. It's the kind of place that looks more like a working yard than a retail lot.
Pull in off MD-4 to a low-key entrance with a lane that leads toward the main yard and containers. Expect piles of different materials, open roll-off bins and a few fenced-off areas rather than neat, labeled bays. There is usually a staffed point where vehicles stop before proceeding into the site; traffic can back up on weekends or during spring cleanup. Bring something to secure and cover loose loads, and be ready to wait a little while if several trucks are there.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Separate bulky or heavy items from lighter trash in the truck so unloading goes faster once at the drop-off area.
- Arrive earlier in the day on weekends or during cleanup seasons to avoid long lines and tight parking turns.
- Bring straps, tarps and gloves so loads stay secure on the drive in and unloading is safer and quicker.
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