Recycling Around Hyattsville

Recycling basics

• Prince George’s County has single-stream recycling; everything can be put into the same recycling bin. 
• Cardboard boxes marked with a large X can be used, although they will be collected along with their content.
• To request blue recycling container, call (301) 952-7630 or Click here

What you can recycle: Metals, mixed paper/corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics

What you can’t recycle: Styrofoam packing peanuts, light bulbs, broken glass, windowpanes & mirrors, motor oil & antifreeze containers, auto parts

For more information:

Call the PG County Recycling Team at: (301) 883–5045 or read more about the PG County Recycling Program

Getting Rid of Hazardous Wastes

Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill
11611 White House Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland (301) 883-5045
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Items accepted: Electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, car & household batteries, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, cooking oil, propane tanks, fuel, household hazardous wastes, oil based paints and batteries

Composting
Call 301-985-5032 to receive a free composting bin from the City of Hyattsville.

What you can compost: Grass clippings, fruits, vegetables, coffee grinds (with filters) & tea bags, newspaper, cardboard & wet paper, paper plates, egg shells….and much more!