Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Northwest Transfer Station
Northwest Transfer Station is a transfer station in Arlington, MD, in Baltimore City. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. It is listed for household trash & bulky items and yard waste & brush. Baltimore City has 29 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 5030 Reisterstown Road, Arlington, MD 21215 Directions |
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| County | Baltimore City, MD |
| Phone | (410) 396-2706 |
| Website | baltimorecity.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm |
| Fees |
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| Access | Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush |
| Not accepted | liquids, hazardous waste, lead-based paint materials, asbestos |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | cash, card |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: baltimorecity.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Baltimore City
- City residential drop-off centers are exclusively for Baltimore City residents with valid IDs. Residents are limited to 2 loads per day and 5 per week; allowed vehicles are passenger cars, unmodified vans/minivans, and unmodified pickups no larger than 3/4 ton. Loads must be secured for transport. Source
- Yard waste at the centers must be bagged, with branches no longer than 3 feet and no more than 4 inches in diameter. Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Ask on the phone whether they take small loads from individuals.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Baltimore Recycling Center LLC Transfer station
- Western Acceptance Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Triumvirate Environmental (Baltimore), LLC Transfer station
- Central Acceptance Facility Transfer station
- Baltimore County Materials Recovery Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Baltimore County Materials Recovery Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Yard Waste Drop-Off Recycling centerHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
More in Baltimore City
All 29 drop-off sites in Baltimore City · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Northwest Transfer Station?
5030 Reisterstown Road, Arlington, MD 21215. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Northwest Transfer Station?
Northwest Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items and yard waste & brush. Not accepted: liquids, hazardous waste, lead-based paint materials and asbestos.
Is Northwest Transfer Station open to the public?
Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted, as far as our sources show.
How much does it cost to dump at Northwest Transfer Station?
Flat fee, vehicles up to 7,000 lbs gross weight: $20; Beyond 7,000 lbs: $3.38 per 100 lbs. Fee as stated on City page; applicability to residents unclear.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Northwest Transfer Station open?
Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Northwest Transfer Station?
Baltimore Recycling Center LLC in Baltimore (6.3 mi), Western Acceptance Facility in Lansdowne (7.7 mi) and Triumvirate Environmental (Baltimore), LLC in Baltimore (8.8 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Arlington?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Baltimore County Materials Recovery Facility, about 9.2 miles away.
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