Regional Compliance Hub: Electronics & Recycling (Mon–Sat). HazMat is Monthly — Charles County, MD
This regional hub is designed to keep communities compliant by directing residents to the correct, County-approved facility for items that are strictly not allowed in apartment dumpsters—especially electronics and bulk items—while also ensuring residents use the right location for hazardous waste. Because Charles County operates separate facilities for daily recycling/electronics versus monthly hazardous waste, the Billingsley Road Recycling Center (at the Landfill) is the County’s critical Compliance Hub for most daily needs. [1][2]
Billingsley Road Recycling Center (Daily Electronics + Recycling)
The “Electronics” Solution: This facility accepts common e-waste like computers, TVs, and monitors as part of its recycling-center services.
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Hours: Monday – Saturday (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM).
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Compliance note: Do not place electronics in your apartment dumpster—use approved drop-off programs instead.
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- Facility: Billingsley Road Recycling Center[1]
- Address: 12305 Billingsley Road, Waldorf, MD 20602[1]
- Hours: Mon–Sat, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM[1]
- Amenities: Recycling Center + Tag-A-Bag + Used Motor Oil & Antifreeze[1][4]
Motor Oil & Antifreeze: Daily Drop-Off (No Need to Wait for HazMat)
Daily convenience: Unlike the monthly hazardous waste collection, Charles County lists used motor oil and antifreeze as materials residents can drop off at Billingsley Road as part of its collection services. [4]
Tag-a-Bag: Extra Trash Is Pay-Per-Bag (Recycling Is Encouraged)
Trash vs. recycling: If you have extra household trash bags beyond what your property management can accommodate, Charles County uses a
Tag-a-Bag system at recycling centers. Each ticket covers one bag/container up to 32 gallons (larger bags require additional tickets).
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Cost (current): Charles County lists Tag-a-Bag tickets at $2.25 per ticket.
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Crucial Warning: Hazardous Waste Is a Different Location (Monthly Only)
The trap: You cannot take liquid paint, pesticides, or solvents to the Billingsley Road facility as “regular drop-off.”
Household Hazardous Waste is handled separately by the County.
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The solution: Charles County holds Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the
Department of Public Works:
10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD.
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Schedule: 1st Saturday of each month (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM).
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- HHW Facility: Charles County HHW Collection (DPW)[6]
- Address: 10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD[6][7]
- When: 1st Saturday monthly, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM[6]
Latex Paint: Not Hazardous — Dry It Out and Trash It
Best practice: For small amounts of latex paint, solidify it (for example, with kitty litter) and dispose of the solidified paint per local guidance—saving HHW capacity for truly hazardous materials. [8]
Crucial Rights: The “10+ Unit” Apartment/Condo Recycling Requirement
Mandate Type: Mandatory Offer to Recycle (multi-family).
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Applicability Threshold: Maryland law requires apartment and condominium communities with 10 or more units to provide a recycling program for residents.
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Your right: If your complex has 10+ units and provides only a trash dumpster (no recycling access), they are likely out of compliance.
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Action: Report suspected violations to the Charles County Department of Public Works through County channels.
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Glass Recycling: Accepted in Blue Bins — Keep It Loose (No Bags)
Status: Glass bottles and jars are listed as accepted in Charles County’s recycling program. Items should be placed loosely (not bagged). [10][11]
Bulk Trash (Apartment Gap): Self-Haul to the Landfill (Fees May Apply)
The rule: Apartments generally do not receive curbside bulk pickup through the homeowner curbside model.
Action: Self-haul furniture and bulky items to the Landfill area associated with the Billingsley Road complex. Disposal rules and fees depend on load type and vehicle category; confirm current procedures before you haul.
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How We Solve This For You (National Doorstep)
Compliance is operational. For 10+ unit communities, we help property management run an inspector-ready recycling program by standardizing bin access,
reducing contamination, preventing overflow, and building resident-facing routines that keep enclosures clean and compliant.
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EEAT Sources: [1] Charles County: Billingsley Road Recycling Center (address, hours, amenities) | [2] Charles County: Landfill Operations (procedures; disposal guidance) | [3] Charles County: Recycling Centers & Drop-off Facilities (facility list; recycling guidance) | [4] Charles County: Used Motor Oil & Antifreeze collection sites (includes Billingsley Road) | [5] Charles County: Tag-a-Bag (rules + current ticket price) | [6] Charles County: Household Hazardous Waste Collection (monthly schedule) | [7] Charles County DPW: Facilities visitor procedures (HHW location + first-Saturday operations) | [8] Charles County: HHW guidance (paint handling guidance; program instructions) | [9] Charles County: Apartment/Condo Recycling (10+ units required by Maryland law) | [10] Charles County Waste Wizard: Glass jar disposal (place loose in recycling) | [11] Charles County: Curbside Recycling (accepted materials include glass bottles & jars)
Charles County property owners and community managers: simplify apartment recycling compliance while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling program aligns with Maryland Environment Article requirements and Charles County’s implementation framework to reduce contamination and lift NOI — all with a turnkey service.
Across Charles County — including Waldorf, St. Charles, White Plains, Bensville, Bryans Road, Pomfret, Potomac Heights, Rock Point, Benedict, Cobb Island, Bryantown, Hughesville, Bel Alton, Nanjemoy, Welcome (and other unincorporated areas), plus the incorporated towns of La Plata, Indian Head, and Port Tobacco Village — apartment/condo properties with 10+ dwelling units must provide recycling under Maryland law.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Increase ancillary income and retention with a visible sustainability amenity.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep recycling reduces overflow and contamination.
- Code-Backed Program: State mandate for multifamily recycling (Md. Env. §9-1711) implemented through the County’s recycling plan and guidance.
- Local & State Alignment: Compatible with Md. Env. §9-1711 (10+ units) and Md. Env. §9-1703 (county recycling plans), plus the County’s Apartment & Condominium Recycling (ABCR).
At a Glance: Charles County, MD
- Jurisdiction: Charles County (3 incorporated municipalities — La Plata [county seat], Indian Head, Port Tobacco Village — and extensive unincorporated communities such as Waldorf).
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling for apartments/condos (state law).
- Applicability Threshold:
- Recycling: 10+ dwelling units — owner/manager must provide recycling service (Md. Env. §9-1711).
- County Implementation: County ABCR guidance; requirements carried out under the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan.
- Required Minimum Materials: Metal containers, plastic containers, glass containers, and paper (per County ABCR guidance).
- Reporting: County may require annual reporting of multifamily recycling activities (authorized under state law; referenced by County ABCR page).
- References: Charles County — ABCR Guidance · Charles County Solid Waste Mgmt. Plan (2022–2031) · Md. Env. §9-1711 · Md. Env. §9-1703 · MDE Residential Recycling Analysis (2025, PDF) · MD State Archives — Charles Co. Municipalities
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
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| ☑ Provide Recycling (State Mandate) | If your property has 10+ dwelling units, you must provide recycling service (collection & removal for further recycling). | Md. Env. §9-1711 |
| ☑ Confirm Materials & Signage | Collect at minimum: metal, plastic, glass containers, and paper. Provide clear labels and resident education to reduce contamination. | County ABCR Guidance |
| ☑ Align with County Plan | Operate your program consistent with the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan and any County-requested reporting. | Solid Waste Mgmt. Plan (2022–2031) |
| ☑ Monitor & Document | Audit fullness/contamination monthly; right-size service; keep photo logs and hauler invoices to demonstrate compliance. | MDE Analysis (2025, PDF) |
Charles County Multifamily — Compliance Summary
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: County with 3 incorporated municipalities and many unincorporated communities (incl. Waldorf).
- ☑ Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling — apartments/condos must provide recycling (state law).
- ☑ Applicability Thresholds: MF/condo 10+ units (Md. Env. §9-1711).
- ☑ Local Framework: County ABCR guidance + County Solid Waste Management Plan (no separate stricter county code identified for multifamily; County may require annual reporting).
- ☑ Best Practices: Co-located, clearly labeled containers; resident education; contamination controls; documented audits.
- ☑ Local References: County ABCR Guidance; Solid Waste Plan; State statutes.
Sources verified: Md. Env. §9-1711 (10+ units) & §9-1703; Charles County ABCR Guidance; Charles County Solid Waste Management Plan (2022–2031); MDE Residential Recycling Analysis (2025); MD State Archives list of municipalities.
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