Recycling centerVerified October 2026
Central Recycling Center
Central Recycling Center is a recycling and drop-off center in Anne Arundel County, MD, listed under Severn. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. We list 19 other drop-off sites in Anne Arundel County.
| Address | 389 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, MD 21144 Directions |
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| County | Anne Arundel County, MD |
| Phone | (410) 222-6100 |
| Website | aacounty.org |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Leave site within 15 minutes after closing; each material gets up to 5 minutes unloading time |
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| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, motor oil, cardboard |
| Not accepted | rechargeable batteries, fuels, chemicals, oil-based paints, liquids |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: aacounty.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Anne Arundel County
- Residents show an Anne Arundel County driver's license and vehicle registration at county facilities and sign a Release of Liability to take free rubble, mulch, firewood or pallets. Household hazardous waste is not accepted at the landfill or recycling centers, only at periodic drop-off events. Source
- Bulk items that do not fit in curbside containers can be collected curbside by the county. Source
Before you go
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other recycling and drop-off centers nearby
- Millersville Landfill Recycling centerHours: Mon to Sat 8 am to 4 pm
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Tires (residents, up to 4): no chargeYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Sat: 9 am to 7 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Buddy Attick Park Recycling Drop-off Center Recycling center
- Clutch Junk Removal Recycling centerHours: Mon to Sun 7:30 am to 10:30 pm
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Annapolis Junction Processing Facility and Transfer Station Transfer station
- Ameriwaste Processing and Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Tires (residents, up to 4): no chargeYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
More in Anne Arundel County
All 20 drop-off sites in Anne Arundel County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Recycling Center?
389 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, MD 21144. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Central Recycling Center?
Central Recycling Center is listed for yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: rechargeable batteries, fuels, chemicals, oil-based paints and liquids.
Is Central Recycling Center open to the public?
As far as we know: public drop-off run by a city, county or district.
How much does it cost to dump at Central Recycling Center?
Tires (residents, up to 4): no charge. Trash and yard waste from businesses not allowed; rental vehicles, dump trucks, flatbeds, box trucks not accepted. Source checked October 2026.
When is Central Recycling Center open?
Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. Leave site within 15 minutes after closing; each material gets up to 5 minutes unloading time.
What other recycling and drop-off centers are near Central Recycling Center?
Millersville Landfill in Severn (< 1 mi), Northern Recycling Center in Glen Burnie (7.7 mi) and Western (Reedbird) Residential Recycling Center in Baltimore (11 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Severn?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Millersville Landfill & Resource Recovery Facility, about < 1 miles away.
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