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Material
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Yes
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No
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Where
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Newspaper/Mixed Paper
Newspaper, mail,
writing or computer paper
magazines, envelopes
catalogs under 1”,
phone books, boxboard
(soda, cereal, cracker boxes)
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Stack together
and tie or place
in paper grocery
bags.
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No plastic bags,
waxed or
contaminated/dirty
paper
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Curbside Pickup on Friday
and Drop Off
in Thurmont at Eyler Road Park.
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Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard
with a ribbed section
between 2 heavy
layers of cardboard.
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Break down and flatten into stacks no larger than 2.5’ x 2.5’. Tape or tie into 6” bundles
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No wax coated or food contaminated boxes, cellophane liners, packaging “peanuts”.
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Curbside Pickup on Friday
and Drop Off
in Thurmont at Eyler Road Park.
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Metal Cans
Aluminum and steel (tin)
food and beverage containers. Foil and pie plates.
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Empty and
rinse.
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No paint or
aerosol cans, pesticide or
herbicide spray
cans, scrap metal,
or food residue.
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Curbside Pickup on Friday
and Drop Off
in Thurmont at Eyler Road Park.
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Glass Bottles & Jars
Clear, brown and green
glass food and beverage
containers.
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Empty and rinse. Remove and dispose of lids.
DO NOT BREAK
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No ceramics, mirrors, crystal, dishes, light bulbs, TV tubes, window and auto glass or cookware.
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Curbside Pickup on Friday
and Drop Off
in Thurmont at Eyler Road Park.
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Plastic Bottles Only
Drink, laundry and shampoo bottles, etc.
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Empty and rinse. Remove and dispose of lids
Crush or flatten.
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No plastic film, wide mouth jars, tubs,syrofoam, bags, motor oil, antifreeze, or chemical containers.
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Curbside Pickup on Friday
and Drop Off
in Thurmont at Eyler Road Park.
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Yard Trimmings
Brush, branches, Christmas trees, unbagged grass clippings & leaves, general garden trimmings.
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Yard waste is accepted free from Frederick County residents & businesses. Free mulch available.
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No bags. Limbs no longer than 8 feet long and 6 inches in diameter.
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Reichs Ford Recycling Center
or Walkersville Yard Trimmings Area on Devilbiss Bridge Road.
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Scrap Metal
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Siding, piping, bicycles, aluminum/steel
products.
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Tanks, cylinders, wire or cable, fencing.
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Reichs Ford Recycling Center
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Used Oil Or Antifreeze
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You must empty into the collection container. 30 gallon limit per visit.
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DO NOT MIX
oil or antifreeze withj any other liquid.
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Oil only at the Thurmont Town Office
Antifreeze and Oil
at the Reichs Ford Recycling Center
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Appliances
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Refrigerators, stoves, washers or dryers, air condidtioners, water heaters.
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Do not damage refrigerant tubing. Do not release freon. Remove all food.
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Reichs Ford Recycling Center
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Batteries
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Lead acid car & truck batteries.
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No household batteries.
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Reichs Ford Recycling Center
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Tires
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Car and light truck tires.
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Prefer off rims.
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Reichs Ford Recycling Center
$2 each.
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Household Hazardous Waste
Program for Frederick County residents ONLY.
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Fuels, thinners, solvents, pesticides, household cleaners, pool chemicals, photographic chemicals, household batteries.
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No paint, can be dried out and thrown in the trash. No explosives, medical waste, tanks and cylinders.
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Call
(301) 694-1848 for additional information.
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Flexable Foam
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Cushions, carpet padding, FULL foam matress.
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Synthetic carpet padding, styrofoam (any type), matress with springs.
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Reichs Ford Recycling Center
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