Kent County Recycling and Waste Disposal
Vacant, Division Chief, Environmental Operations
PH: 410-778-2600 | FAX: 410-778-7424
709 Morgnec Road, Suite 104, Chestertown MD 21620
PUBLIC NOTICE – Availability of Kent County MD Groundwater Treatment Facility EA for Publisher 9-22-2020
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – The Kent County disposal coupon book price will increase to $60.00 on July 1, 2021.
Thank you for your understanding & patience. For COVID-19 updates, visit
https:/www.kentcounty.com/coronavirus
Mercury Thermostats are now being accepted at the Nicholson Drop-off Center
Wall-mount Mercury Thermostats must be intact with cover.
Not accepted: Mercury Bulbs, Liquid Mercury or Leaking Mercury Thermostats. For more information Click Here or contact the Environmental Operations Division 410-778-7448.
SPECIAL EVENT: Household Hazardous Waste Event – Saturday, October 30, 2021
Drop-off Centers
Select a location below
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Sharptown Disposal coupon Book required |
HOURS OF OPERATION SUN: CLOSED Closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, |
Located one mile east of Rock Hall. It is accessible from routes 20 and 288. |
What to do with it!
- HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, trash, and refuse normally disposed of by Kent County residents. Household
garbage must be contained in trash bags or trash cans. 1 Coupon Per Vehicle LoadCustomers delivering 1— 3 bags of trash (Kitchen size bags up to 13 gal.), the Attendant will not remove a coupon but will punch a hole in one (1) coupon. When the customer returns (next trip to facility) the Attendant will remove the coupon with the previously punched hole.
- The Sharptown and Duck Puddle Drop-off Centers only accept household trash (trash in bags or trash cans) and recyclables.
- The Nicholson Drop-of Center accepts household trash, bulk items, furniture, scrap metal, rubble and recycables.
- RECYCLABLES: A Coupon IS NOT required if you only drop off Recyclables.
No commercial or contractor waste permitted.
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Duck Puddle Disposal coupon Book required |
HOURS OF OPERATION SUN: CLOSED Closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, |
Located three miles from Galena Town limits, and accessible by routes 213 / Daves Hill Rd. and 290 off Duck Puddle Rd. |
What to do with it!
- HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, trash, and refuse normally disposed of by Kent County residents. Household
garbage must be contained in trash bags or trash cans. 1 Coupon Per Vehicle LoadCustomers delivering 1— 3 bags of trash (Kitchen size bags up to 13 gal.), the Attendant will not remove a coupon but will punch a hole in one (1) coupon. When the customer returns (next trip to facility) the Attendant will remove the coupon with the previously punched hole.
- The Sharptown and Duck Puddle Drop-off Centers only accept household trash (trash in bags or trash cans) and recyclables.
- The Nicholson Drop-of Center accepts household trash, bulk items, furniture, scrap metal, rubble and recycables.
- RECYCLABLES: A Coupon IS NOT required if you only drop off Recyclables.
No commercial or contractor waste permitted.
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Nicholson Disposal coupon Book required |
HOURS OF OPERATION SUN: CLOSED Closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, |
Located five miles Northwest of Chestertown. It is accessible by Routes 20 and 298 off Earl Nicholson Road. |
Household Recycling/Solid Waste Drop Off
- HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, trash, and refuse normally disposed of by Kent County residents. Household
garbage must be contained in trash bags or trash cans. 1 Coupon Per Vehicle Load
Customers delivering 1— 3 bags of trash (Kitchen size bags up to 13 gal.), the Attendant will not remove a coupon but will punch a hole in one (1) coupon. When the customer returns (next trip to facility) the Attendant will remove the coupon with the previously punched hole.
- FURNITURE: to include wooden chairs, dressers, tables, etc. Oversized household items such as beds, mattresses, sofas, televisions, etc. 1 Coupon Per Vehicle Load
- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Painted or treated lumber, plaster, insulation, shingles, wall,
flooring, ceiling tiles, pipes, glass (plate, light bulbs, china, mirror, drinking glasses), wires, carpet,
wallpaper, roofing, felt or other structural fabric. 1 Coupon Per Vehicle Load - SCRAP METAL: Steel and Tin, White Goods including units containing CFC's (Chlorofluorocarbons) 1 Coupon Per Vehicle Load
- TIRES: Passenger Car/Lite Truck Tires (A limit of 4 tires permitted) 1 Coupon Per tire
NO TRACTOR/HEAVY TRUCK OR COMMERCIAL TIRES ACCEPTED - CONCRETE, BRICKS, STONE : 1 Coupon Per Vehicle Load
- YARD WASTE: Brush, Limbs (Not to exceed 8" in diameter), Leaves, Grass & Yard Clippings. The following coupons are required:
- Pickup truck or trailer load------------------------NO CHARGE
- Mixed loads (yard waste & trash)----------------One (1) Coupon Required
- Pickup truck & trailer loaded----------------------Two (2) Coupons Required
- Vehicle larger than a pickup truck---------------Two (2) Coupons Required
- Pickup truck or trailer load------------------------NO CHARGE
- RECYCLABLES: A Coupon IS NOT required if you only drop off Recyclables: Cardboard, Mixed Paper, Plastic Bottles & Jugs, Tin/Steel Aluminum Cans, Clear, Brown & Green Glass, Lead Acid Batteries (Car/truck & Lawn Mower Batteries) Used Motor Oil and Antifreeze, Boat Shrink Wrap, Computers and Computer Components, Cooking Oil, Wall-mount Mercury Thermostats.
No commercial or contractor waste permitted except for recyclables and yard waste
Materials not accepted at Nicholson
LAND CLEARING WASTES:
Animal manure, pesticides, herbicides, animal bedding,
agriculture produce, animal feed, putrescible waste, and
fertilizers.
(NO STUMPS)
DEMOLITION DEBRIS:
All demolition debris from large structures.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS:
Any commercial, domestic or industrial wastes or
byproducts, paint, tar or tar containers, caulking
compounds, glazing compounds, paint thinner, or
other solvents or their containers, creosote or other
preservatives or their containers, cement used for
tiles, paneling, carpet or other adhesives, and other
solid waste which may contain an unacceptable
substance as may be determined by the administration
to be unacceptable.
THE FOLLOWING ARE SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED:
All Asbestos materials, (shingles, siding)
Controlled Hazardous substances in any quantities
Liquid wastes or any waste containing free liquids except cooking oil
Special medical wastes
Radioactive materials
Septage or sewage scavenger waste
Automobiles or auto parts
Animal carcasses
Incineration ash material
Chemical or Petroleum spill cleanup material
Industrial waste
Putrescible waste
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Disposal Options
Kent County Homeowners
Recycling & Disposal Options
Antifreeze
Accepted FREE of charge at all Kent County Drop-off Centers
Batteries
Household Batteries – Alkaline: Kent County does not have a recycling program for household batteries. Most alkaline batteries currently on the market apparently have less mercury in them than previous products. Therefore, some industry representatives recommend disposal with regular solid waste as an appropriate option. Common household batteries are exempt from hazardous waste regulations and can therefore legally be disposed of with household trash.
The Recycling Program does encourage citizens to recycle if possible. You can purchase a recycling container online http://www.call2recycle.org/locator/ or call 1-800-8 Battery
Lead Acid Batteries - Car, truck, motorcycle, marine can be recycled at the Nicholson Drop-off Center free of charge.
Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) Batteries - These batteries are commonly found in camcorders, laptop computers, cellular and cordless telephones, portable power tools and other devices. These batteries can be recycled at sites participating in the Charge Up to Recycle! Program. For information and the nearest location call 1-800-8 Battery or http://www.call2recycle.org/locator/
JBK Hardware in Chestertown, Lowes & Home Depot have accepted these rechargeable batteries in the past.
Car/Auto Disposal & Donations
Metal Scrap/Junk Yards
Bennett & Cohey Rt. 213 Between Chestertown and Church Hill 410-778-3462
Donate to a Charity:
http://maryland.wheelsforwishes.org/.
https://kidscardonations.org/locations/maryland/
Clothing/Textiles
Accepted FREE of charge at all Kent County Drop-off Centers
Infinity Recycling – Millington, MD 410-928-3333
Hidden Treasures - 711 Washington Ave. Chestertown, MD 410-778-1219
Nearly New Shop 320 High St. Chestertown, MD 410-778-1781
Computers & Computer Components
Accepted FREE of charge at the Nicholson Drop-off Center
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
CRT Monitors are not accepted for recycling but can be delivered to the Nicholson Drop-off Center for disposal.
Cooking Oil/Grease
Accepted FREE of charge at the Nicholson Drop-off Center
Fluorescent Bulbs
Recycling/disposal of fluorescent bulbs/tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s):
Current Maryland laws and regulations allow citizens and many entities with less than 200 kg of mercury-containing bulbs (equivalent of approximately 720 4-foot T12 type bulbs) to dispose of mercury-containing fluorescent bulbs with solid waste. Maryland law does require hazardous waste generators and entities with more than 200 kg of mercury containing bulbs per year that do not pass the TCLP test to send the bulbs to a recycling or hazardous waste facility. Bulbs that pass the TCLP are exempt from requirements to recycle bulbs. Some manufacturers sell bulbs with green colored end caps that claim to pass the TCLP test. http://www.mde.state.md.us/assets/document/CFLQA.pdf
Kent County along with the Midshore Regional Recycling Program (MRRP) hosts two Household Hazardous Waste Events each year. CFL's and Fluorescent bulbs are collected from Homeowners (No Businesses or Contractors) during the event. Visit https://www.menv.com/data/services/pdf/service-122.pdf for more information.
The following stores have collected fluorescent bulbs in the past:
Lowes
Home Depot
Ikea
There is a fairly extensive list of lamp recycling companies at: http://www.lamprecycle.org some of the companies at this web site and other companies offer “Pre-Paid Return Packages”.
Furniture
To include wooden chairs, dressers, tables, etc. Oversized household items such as beds, mattresses, sofas, televisions, etc. Accepted at the Nicholson Drop-off Center 1 Coupon Per Vehicle Load.
Gasoline
Accepted at the Centreville Transfer Station in Queen Anne’s County (401 Harper Rd. Centreville, MD) and during the Household Hazardous Waste Events each year. Kent County residents are permitted to use this site only, NOT FOR COMMERCIAL/BUINESS USE; 5 Gallon limit per year.
Household Hazardous Waste
Household chemicals, oil-based paints, thinners, stains, pesticides, insecticides, gas, etc. are accepted during the semi-annual Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Events operated by the Maryland Environmental Service.
Latex Paint
Latex paint is not harmful to the environment with no restrictions for disposal.
If the paint is usable, we recommend reuse as a first choice - for example via freebies section in newspaper, www.freecycle.org, craigslist - eastern shore, freebies, give it to a friend etc. There is also Rebuilding Together (Kent County) 410-778-6611.
As far as disposal in your trash, Kent County facilities, Chestertown collection services or at the Midshore II Landfill, the issue is that the facilities will not accept liquids, so solidifying is required. You might consider a larger container such as old drywall bucket and an absorbent. (sand saw dust or cat litter) then you should be able to put it in the trash within the rules & regulations.
There is also a company that collects latex paint (see below). Depending on the amount of paint that you have, this company may respond or accept the material at their facility.
Brian
302-377-7329
Mercury Thermostats
Mercury Thermostats are now being accepted at the Nicholson Drop-off Center
FREE of charge. Wall-mounted Mercury Thermostats must be intact with cover.
Not accepted: Mercury Bulbs, Liquid Mercury or Leaking Mercury Thermostats. For more information Click Here or contact the Environmental Operations Division 410-778-7448.
Metal
Scrap metal is accepted at the Nicholson Drop-off Center - 1 Coupon Per Vehicle Load
Mowers - Garden Tractors & Push Mowers
All fluids and tires must be removed - Accepted at the Nicholson Drop-off Center
Rubble/Construction Debris
Building material such as wood, roofing shingles, insolation, drywall, carpet, cabinets etc. are accepted at the Nicholson Drop-off Center 1 Coupon Per Vehicle Load.
NO ASBESTOS MATERIAL PERMITTED
Used Motor Oil
Accepted FREE of charge at all Drop-off Centers
Plastic Grocery Bags
Return plastic bags and films to labeled receptacles, available at some grocery and retail outlets. Do not include food or cling wrap, biodegradable bags, or film that has been painted or has excessive glue.
Food Lion - Millington, MD
Bayside Foods – Rock Hall, MD
Royal Farms Stores
The Town of Chestertown has a plastic bag ban that went into effect January 19, 2012
Prescription Drugs
Accepted at the following locations:
Kent County Sheriff’s Office 104 Vickers Drive Unit B Chestertown
Chestertown Police Department 601 High St. Chestertown
Rock Hall Police Department 5885 North Main St. Rock Hall
Propane Tanks
Poore’s Propane 1010 Washington Ave. Chestertown, MD 410-778-0002
Accepted during the Household Hazardous Waste Events each year
Shrink Wrap from Boats/Vessels
Accepted FREE of charge at the Nicholson Drop-off Center - Must be free of zippers, debris, ropes & string.
Tires
Passenger Car and Lite Truck Tires: Accepted at the Nicholson Drop-off Center at a cost of one (1) coupon per tire, (A limit of 4 tires per year).
Midshore II Regional Landfill 410-634-9304
Address: 11930 Holly Rd. Ridgely, MD 21660
Companies that will provide collection from residents and businesses:
Grove Pt. Tire Collection Earlville, MD (Cecil County) 410-275-9102 Or 443-553-1512 (Car=$2.25 Per Tire & Lt. Tk.= $3.00 Per Tire
Anderson Tire Recycling Delmar, Delaware 302-846-3316
Televisions & Electronics (computers not included)
Accepted free during the Household Hazardous Waste Events each year
Household Hazardous Waste Event – Saturday, September 26, 2020
Accepted at the Nicholson Drop-off Center for disposal if recycling option is not available. A coupon is required.
Vessel/Boats Disposal or Donation
R.B. Bakers - Rubble Landfill Queenstown, MD 410-827-8831
Midshore II Regional Landfill 11930 Holly Rd. Ridgely, MD 410-634-9304
MJ Marine Salvage Chester, MD 224-944-3451
Harbor Diving & Salvage Annapolis, MD 410-991-7767
Donate to a charity:
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Yard Waste/Brush
Brush, Limbs, (Not to exceed 8" in diameter), Yard Clippings, Leaves, Grass - No Charge
Recycling Guidelines
Recycling Center Guidelines
As a member of the Mid-shore Regional Recycling Program (MRRP), Kent County has five recycling centers positioned throughout the county:
- Nicholson Drop-off Center
- Duck Puddle Drop-off Center (Galena)
- Sharptown Drop-off Center (Rock Hall)
- Worton Park Maintenance – parking lot
10932 Worton Rd.
Worton, MD 21678 - Town of Rock Hall
6045 Main St.
Rock Hall, MD 21661
All recycling centers will accept corrugated cardboard, newspaper, catalogs, phone books, hard cover books, junk mail, envelopes w/ windows, mixed paper, paper board such as cereal boxes, shoe boxes, toilet paper & paper towel tubes, narrow neck plastic bottles and jugs, mixed tin & aluminum cans, clear, brown and green glass.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Kent County Department of Environmental Operations at:
410-778-2600
Visit Maryland Environmental Services to learn about household hazardous waste events or call 1-800 I RECYCLE.
Thank you for recycling!
RECYCLE | PLEASE DO | PLEASE DO NOT |
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- Keep all paper clean and dry |
- No plastic/metal binders Do Not Place Cardboard in Mixed Paper Container |
Cardboard |
- Keep all cardboard clean |
- No wax–coated cardboard |
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- Empty & rinse |
- Don't recycle motor oil jugs that once held new or used oil. |
Aluminum & Steel / Tin Cans |
- Empty & rinse |
- Don't recycle paint thinner paint or |
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- Empty & rinse |
- Don't include caps/lids |
Coupon Books
Recycling and Solid Waste: Waste Disposal Coupon Books
To utilize a county drop-off center for the disposal of household trash only, you must first obtain a solid waste disposal coupon book. A book of coupons cost $60 and contains 15 coupons (single coupons are not sold).
Coupon books can be obtained from any of the following locations:
- Galena, Betterton, & Rock Hall Town Offices
- Kent County Finance Office
- Acme (Chestertown)
- JBK's Hardware Store (Chestertown)
- Suds N Soda (Chestertown)
- Village Hardware (Rock Hall)
- Molly's Mart (Kennedyville)
Facility Operating Hours
Sharptown |
Duck Puddle |
Nicholson |
SUN: CLOSED MON: CLOSED TUE: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm WED: CLOSED THUR: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm FRI: CLOSED SAT: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm |
SUN: CLOSED MON: CLOSED TUE: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm WED: CLOSED THUR: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm FRI: CLOSED SAT: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm |
SUN: CLOSED MON: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm TUE: CLOSED WED: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm THUR: CLOSED FRI: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm SAT: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. |
The Sharptown and Duck Puddle Drop-off Centers only accept household trash (trash in bags or trash cans) and recyclables.