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Get My Instant OfferComprehensive electronics recycling drop-off service at Montgomery County's Shady Grove Transfer Station. Accepts computers, monitors, televisions, laptops, tablets, phones, printers, cables, and small electronics. Features dedicated recycling area with self-unload service. Batteries must be kept separate from electronics. Residents must provide proof of Montgomery County residency. Loads over 500 lbs require weighing and payment per Transfer Station fee schedule. Call MC311 to schedule on-call curbside collection as it's phased in. Follow on-site signs and staff directions for proper disposal.
The Shady Grove Processing Facility & Transfer Station is Montgomery County's main trash and recycling drop-off, with a public entrance at 16101 Frederick Road in Derwood and a truck entrance at 16055 Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg. It takes household and commercial trash plus a wide set of recyclables and hazardous materials, including scrap metal, electronics, blue-bin commingled containers, mixed paper, yard trim, household hazardous waste, motor oil, tires, and propane tanks. Only material generated within Montgomery County is accepted, residents must show proof of residency, and loads over 500 lbs are weighed and charged per the County fee schedule. It is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (residents only, Shady Grove Road entrance).
Services: Free drop-off for County residents (proof of residency required) · Commercial waste disposal for loads generated within the County · Truck scales for loads over 500 lbs (fees apply) · Recyclables drop-off · Household hazardous waste drop-off
Accepts: Household and commercial trash (County-generated only), Metal appliances and large scrap metal, Small scrap metal items, Commingled blue-bin recyclables (cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, containers, tubs and lids), Mixed paper and cardboard, Building materials in usable condition, Clothing and shoes, Electronics
What are the hours and where do I enter?
The station is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at both entrances, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday using the Shady Grove Road entrance only. The main entrance is at 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood; the truck entrance is at 16055 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg.
Who can use the Transfer Station?
Only material generated within Montgomery County is accepted. All residents must provide proof of County residency, and commercial customers must verify their load originated in the County. No commercial vehicles are allowed on Sundays - Sunday is for residents only.
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Derwood include recycling, free, drop-off, residential, curbside-collection. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Derwood, Maryland currently lists 6 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include recycling, free, drop-off. 1 center offer pickup or container service (17% of the market). 5 locations open on Saturdays, making weekend drop-offs possible. Payment methods vary. Ask each yard about cash or electronic options before visiting.
