Talbot County, Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who should I contact about trash and recycling?

  The Mid-Shore Regional Landfill may be reached at 410-820-8383. The Maryland Environmental Service, who manages the landfill and recycling in the County, may be reached at 410-729-8200. Other questions may be directed to Public Works at 410-770-8170.

• Where does our trash go?

  Talbot County directs private businesses that collect trash to dispose of it at a solid waste transfer station located at the Midshore Regional Solid Waste Facility 7341 Barkers Landing Road, Easton, MD 21601 before being transferred to other facilities.

  Talbot County residents may also drop off their trash at the Midshore Regional Solid Waste Facility 7341 Barkers Landing Road, Easton, MD 21601. 

  For more information, visit: XX

• What residential waste can be disposed of at the landfill?

  The Mid-Shore Regional Landfill Transfer Station accepts many materials for disposal from county residents including: trash (up to 7 bags per trip), yard waste (up to 7 bags or small pick-up truck per trip) used oil and antifreeze, batteries, and recyclables. Homeowners may also bring the items for an additional fee: furniture, appliances, construction debris, scrap metal, tires. 

  Additional programs are offered throughout the year such as Tire Drop Day and Household Hazardous Waste Materials drop off day. 

• What are the hours of operation for the Landfill?

  Talbot County does not manage the landfill directly. For day-to-day operations and additional information, visit: Landfill Locations and Hours – Maryland Environmental Service (menv.com)

  Mid-Shore Regional Landfill and Transfer Station

  Homeowners may drop off trash (limit up to 7 bags daily) from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  Tipping Services (charged by weight) is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. There is NO Saturday or Sunday hours for the Talbot Transfer Scale house. 

• What fees are charged?

  The Mid-Shore Regional Landfill Transfer Station charges a fee for residential and commercial waste, and brush and yard waste per ton. The facility also chares a per tire surcharge for dropping off tires at the facility. 

  For current fees, visit: Landfill Locations and Hours – Maryland Environmental Service (menv.com)

• My trash was not picked up today. What should I do?

  You should contact your private trash collector about any problems with service. Talbot County does not perform nor manage the trash collection services.

• I'm new to Talbot County. What companies pick up household trash and recycling?

  Licensed companies providing residential curbside trash pick-up and recycling pick-up in Talbot County. See a list of providers here.

  Note: Talbot County licenses, but does not endorse, trash collectors. If you encounter a firm not on the list above, please contact Talbot County’s Solid Waste Management at 410-770-8170. Talbot County does not endorse the use of any particular company.

• Where can I dispose of tires?

  Tires are accepted for a nominal fee at the Midshore Regional Solid Waste Facility located at 7341 Barkers Landing Road, Easton, MD 21601. 

• What is the availability of mulch and compost?

  The County sells mulch, wood chips and top soil, as well as other organic materials at the Repurposing Center. Learn more here: Repurposing Center - Talbot County, Maryland (talbotcountymd.gov)

• Where can I dispose of sledge or solid bio waste?

  The Mid-Shore Regional Landfill and Transfer station does NOT accept sledge or solid bio-waste. The Talbot County Bio-solids Utilization Facility accepts bio-solid waste, specifically septage and grease waste. 

  More information can be found here.