The Bureau of Solid Waste oversees the operation of the Carroll County Resource Recovery Park and Northern Landfill, and the maintenance of the following closed landfills: Hoods Mill, John Owings, Bark Hill, and Hodges.

For questions regarding the Northern Landfill, please call 410-386-4550

Resource Recovery Park, Northern Landfill is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The landfill is located at 1400 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster (MD Route 140), two miles east of MD Route 97. Click here for information about the services available at the Resource Recovery Park, Northern Landfill.

Northern Landfill Map
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HOODS MILL LANDFILL CONVENIENCE CENTER CLOSED EFFECTIVE APRIL 2020

The Hoods Mill Landfill Convenience Center was closed effective April 2020.  County residents may bring waste and recyclables to the Northern Landfill Monday through Saturday during normal operating hours.  Alternatively, residents may contact one of the county-licensed waste collection companies for their waste and recycling disposal needs. 

RESIDENTIAL YARD WASTE DROP-OFF 

WeCare Denali, Northern Landfill

WeCare Denali has established a yard waste drop-off at the Northern Landfill. Carroll County residents with proper identification will be permitted to deliver yard waste, from their property, free of charge, during normal operating hours. Acceptable and unacceptable types of yard waste are also described below.

WeCare Denali, Kabik Court

WeCare Denali has established a residential yard waste drop-off at their operation on Kabik Court adjacent to the Hoods Mill Landfill.  Carroll County residents with proper identification will be permitted to deliver yard waste, from their own property, free of charge from 7 am to 11:45 am on the Saturdays indicated in the calendar below.  Acceptable and unacceptable types of yard waste are also described below.

The following items are NOT accepted: Treated and untreated, stained, painted, or creosoted lumber and railroad ties; invasive plant species such as bamboo, Japanese Stilt Grass, poison ivy or oak; rocks, stones, blocks and pavers, and other landscape materials; additional items as identified by WeCare Denali at their discretion. WeCare Denali retains the right to reject any loads of material for any reason.
WeCare Denali processes yard waste into mulch, compost, and other products, helping the county conserve valuable landfill space while recycling.