Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Western Acceptance Facility
Western Acceptance Facility is a transfer station in Baltimore County, MD, listed under Lansdowne. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris and household hazardous waste. We list 23 other drop-off sites in Baltimore County.
| Address | 3310 Transway Road, Lansdowne, MD 21227 Directions |
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| County | Baltimore County, MD |
| Phone | (410) 887-2000 |
| Website | baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm Holiday closures listed on a separate county page |
| Fees |
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| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Household hazardous waste, motor oil, batteries |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: baltimorecountymd.gov, baltimorecountymd.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Baltimore County
- Baltimore County residents may use the three drop-off centers (Eastern Sanitary Landfill, Central and Western Acceptance Facilities) for free up to 10 visits per year; after that material goes to ESL at a prorated $125 per ton. Yard material for recycling must be in paper bags. Source
- Commercial accounts are required at all three facilities (rates $125/ton municipal solid waste, $200/ton special handling, $65/ton organics and brush). Source
Before you go
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Triumvirate Environmental (Baltimore), LLC Transfer station
- Curtis Creek Processing Facility & Transfer Station Transfer station
- Citron Hygiene Transfer Station Transfer station
- Stericycle, INC Transfer station
- Republic Services - Baltimore Processing & Transfer Center Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Tires (residents, up to 4): no chargeYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Tires (residents, up to 4): no chargeYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
More in Baltimore County
All 24 drop-off sites in Baltimore County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Western Acceptance Facility?
3310 Transway Road, Lansdowne, MD 21227. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Western Acceptance Facility?
Western Acceptance Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris and household hazardous waste.
Can non-residents use Western Acceptance Facility?
No, it is for residents only.
How much does it cost to dump at Western Acceptance Facility?
Residents (up to 10 visits per year): Usually free; Residents after 10 visits (disposal at Eastern Sanitary Landfill): $125 per ton (prorated); Non-account holders minimum per transaction: $10. As shown on the county page, no effective date stated. Source checked October 2026.
When is Western Acceptance Facility open?
Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm. Holiday closures listed on a separate county page.
What other transfer stations are near Western Acceptance Facility?
Triumvirate Environmental (Baltimore), LLC in Baltimore (4.7 mi), Curtis Creek Processing Facility & Transfer Station in Baltimore (4.8 mi) and Citron Hygiene Transfer Station in Hanover (4.9 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Lansdowne?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Northern Recycling Center, about 6.4 miles away.
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