Recycling

Mixed Paper Recycling

The following materials can be recycled:

• Cardboard
• Envelopes
• Folders
• Magazines
• Mail
• Newspaper
• Office paper

Follow these tips to set mixed paper at curbside:

• Place on top of the recycling bin.
• Paper may be bundled or placed in a paper bag.
• Cardboard must be broken down in pieces no larger than 3 foot square and bundled securely with string.

Mixed paper will not be collected if:

• Material is contaminated (waxed paper, food wrappers)
• Paper is in plastic bags (shredded paper may be in a clear plastic bag)
• Cardboard is not broken down to proper size

Mixed Aluminum / Plastic Recycling

• The following materials can be recycled:
• Aluminum cans (food and beverage)
• Plastic food and beverage bottles including clear and colored plastic
• Bimetal food cans

Follow these tips to set mixed aluminum/plastic at curbside:

• Cans must be empty prior to placing them for collection.
• Aluminum cans should be crushed.
• Please separate this material from the paper.

The following Items will not be collected:

• Glass of any type
• Styrofoam
• Pesticide or chemical containers
• Oil cans or plastic oil containers
• Medical waste containers (i.e., bags, syringes, hoses)
• Aluminum furniture or siding
• Plastic bags
• Light bulbs

Co-mingled aluminum / plastic will not be collected if:

• Products are in opaque plastic bags
• Contains improper items or contents
• Materials not empty or clean
• Trash is in the recycle bin

Yard Waste (Brush & Leaf) Collection

Yard Waste Collection

The Town collects yard waste each Monday, weather permitting. Loose yard waste must be contained in paper yard waste bags and may not exceed fifty pounds in weight. Brush must be tied into compact bundles that can be handled by one collector. No such bundle shall exceed four (4) feet in length, twelve (12) inches in diameter and fifty (50) pounds in weight. No single collection may exceed one hundred pounds of waste. Do not block sidewalks or storm drains. Neither the Town nor its contractors will collect grass clippings or ashes. Yard waste must be placed out for collection no earlier than the Saturday prior to the collection day and no later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
 
Fall Leaf Collection
Public Works uses a vacuum leaf collection machine each fall to pick up leaves.  Leaves that have been raked to the curb or property line will be collected.  Each neighborhood will receive a minimum of three collections during this time period.

The schedule for Fall leaf collection will be published on the home page each year.  You do not need to call the Town Office to schedule this service.  We encourage you to take advantage of this service.  If you wish to bag your leaves in paper yard waste bags you will need to call the Town Office to schedule a pick up.  Burning of leaves is not permitted.

Please take note of the following:

• Leaves must be raked to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your scheduled collection.
• Leaves should be raked into a pile at the curb.  If no curb exists, leaves may be piled at the property line facing the street.
• Do not pile leaves in or near storm drains or water meter covers.
• Remove stones, litter, branches and other debris from the pile because these may damage the leaf vacuum.
• Please do not park on the street in front of the collected leaves from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during your collection week until collection is finished.

Appliance Collection
Bulk item pickup service is provided on Wednesdays at no charge but must be scheduled in advance.  The Town charges a collection fee of $25 for appliances such as stoves, microwaves and hot water heaters.  For other items such as refrigerators, air conditioners, televisions and computer screens, the collection fee is $40.

Please schedule collection when fees are paid.

Many of these items may be disposed of by homeowners at the Frederick County Landfill at less cost.

Hazardous Waste and Electronics Disposal
Hazardous waste must be disposed of at the Frederick County Landfill.  This includes household chemicals such as:

• Antifreeze
• Car batteries
• Fluorescent and compact light tubes
• Household cleaners
• Insecticides
• Paints
• Pesticides
• Pool chemicals
• Solvents
• Thinners
• Transmission fluid

Several of the items collected are sent off for recycling.  This event is closed to businesses.  These events are held the first and third Wednesdays of each month from noon to 6 p.m. at the landfill’s citizens’ convenience center.

Automobile Tires & Fluids
Used automobile tires are collected at the landfill convenience center for recycling and reuse.  There is a fee of 80 cents per car and light truck tire and $3 per truck tire to cover the cost of the program.  There is an additional charge of $1 per tire for tires on rims.

Used motor oil and filters and antifreeze are also recyclable at the Frederick County Landfill.  Residents are encouraged to deposit their used motor oil and filters at the collection area located at the citizens’ convenience center.

Electronics
Electronics recycling is offered the second Saturday of each month from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and the fourth Wednesday of each month from noon until 4:00 p.m. at the landfill’s citizens’ convenience center.

The following items are accepted during special collection events:

• Adapters
• Answering machines
• Cables
• Calculators
• Camcorders
• Cameras
• Cell phones
• Computer monitors
• Copiers
• Dry cell batteries
• Electric typewriters
• Fax machines
• Keyboards
• Laptops
• Mice
• Processors
• Scanners
• Speakers
• Stereos
• Tape recorders
• Telephones
• Televisions
• VCRs

Fees

• Monitors - $8
• Televisions - $12
• UPS - $5
• All other electronics accepted free of charge