Clear the Curb
Prince George's County has a range of waste collection programs servicing more than 180,000 residents. These programs help clear the curb and keep the County clean, healthy, and sustainable.
Our Clear the Curb collection programs modernize and streamline our residential collection services. County residents eligible to participate in our waste collection programs receive a free, wheeled trash, recycling, and compost cart to help ensure items are properly disposed of. All residents pay into a Solid Waste Fund for trash and recycling collections and other County beautification programs.
Our waste collection programs include a faster and improved bulky trash collection program, regular trash and recycling, yard trim, and an expanding curbside composting program.
View the "What is Clear the Curb" flyer below:
View a copy of the full flyer here.
New Waste Collection Services Take Effect July 1, 2024
Some residents will experience a new collection day. To verify your waste collection service day, you can use our online address tool to determine whether you receive County-collected waste collection services or contact PGC311 for more information.
Bulky Trash
If you receive County trash and recycling services, residents can now put out up to two items of regular bulky trash with their regular trash collection—no appointment is needed! Starting July 1, 2024, residents can place up to four (4) bulky items at the curb. Scrap tires and white goods, including refrigerators, air conditioners, washers, dryers, and other appliances, must still be scheduled for pickup through PGC311.
Curbside Composting
Residents can now get rid of their food scraps on Monday! You can read more about the curbside collection of food scraps and organics here.
Curbside Electronics Recycling Collection - Starts July 1, 2024.
The new collection service will be available by appointment only every third Monday of the month. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting PGC311 online or by calling 311. Accepted items include flat-screen TVs, computer equipment, printers, copiers, and fax machines.
Curbside Scrap Metal Collection - Starts July 1, 2024.
The new collection service will be available by appointment only every third Monday of the month. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting PGC311 online or by calling 311. Accepted items include metal file cabinets, Baker’s Racks, chairs, framing, end tables, light fixtures (without the bulbs), home décor, rakes, wheelbarrows, and water heaters.
Single-Stream Recycling
The Resource Recovery Division provides curbside recycling collection for more than 180,000 County residents and citizens.
Trash Collection
The Resource Recovery Division provides trash collection services to approximately 180,000 homes in the county. Citizens and residents in the county-contracted collection areas should place their trash containers at the front curb by 6 a.m. on their regularly scheduled collection day.
Yard Trim Collection
Yard trim is collected weekly on Monday only, year-round. It includes grass clippings, leaves, small branches, brush, Christmas trees, and food scraps. Effective January 1, 2014, residential curbside yard trim collection is no longer accepted in plastic bags.
Recycling/Reuse Alternatives
Consider donating your gently used appliances, clothing, furniture, or other household items to a friend, local charity, or non-profit organization.
DID YOU KNOW... that Prince George's County is a leader in the state of Maryland for recycling and waste diversion?
Prince Georgians recycle more and trash less in their homes and businesses. Let's keep up the good work! For more information on improving your recycling, contact the Recycling Section within the Resource Recovery Division at (301) 883-3628. View the entire County recycling and waste diversion rates in Maryland (CY21).
Public Drop-off Convenience Centers
Residents without curbside collection wishing to dispose of trash and/or recycling may use one of the County-owned and operated drop-off facilities:
- Brown Station Road Public Container Pad and Recycling Area (Upper Marlboro)
- Missouri Avenue Solid Waste Acceptance and Recycling Center (Brandywine)
Effective April 15, 2024, the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronics Recycling (E-waste) acceptance sites, and other associated lots at the Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill will be closed until further notice due to construction.
Standard Bulky Items
Must be taken to the Brown Station Road Convenience Center for proper disposal (3501 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro).
View List of Acceptable & Unacceptable Items
HHW and E-Waste
Can be properly disposed of at one of the monthly mobile events held from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. through October 2024.
View List of Acceptable Electronics
Wheeled Cart/Toter Information
As part of the Clear the Curb waste collection program, residents receive a one-time, free 64-gallon wheeled cart for trash, a free 64-gallon wheeled cart for recycling, and a free 32-gallon green wheeled cart for organics (yard trim & food scraps).
The tight-fitting lid is designed to keep your waste collection items secure and animals out. It is easy to tilt and roll to the curb. Watch this video to learn what a rolling toter/cart is.
Contact PGC311 if you need more information.
Holiday Schedule
Bulky trash pickups for white goods, appliances, or scrap tires are NOT provided on the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Native American Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
View a full holiday schedule for trash, recycling, and yard trim/food scrap collection.
For more information on collection services, contact PGC311.