Prince George’s County Trash Pickup, Bulk, Recycling & Monday Organics Schedule 2026
This guide is written like a county resident trying to solve the real pickup problem: whether your address receives County-contracted service, what day trash and recycling are collected, when Monday organics is delayed, what bulky items can go out without an appointment, what still needs PGC311 scheduling, and where to take HHW, electronics, tires, appliances and bulky items.
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Prince George’s County trash pickup schedule garbage collection is address-based and applies to residents receiving County-contracted collection service. Use the County’s trash collection page and online address tool to verify your trash, recycling and other service days before setting anything out.
County curbside collection starts at 6:00 AM. Trash and recycling containers may be placed curbside after 6:00 PM the day before and should be removed after service on collection day. For extreme heat season, County notices may require earlier set-out, so always check current alerts.
Prince George’s County Trash Pickup Day Lookup — Verify Your Address Before You Put Carts Out
Prince George’s County does not have one simple countywide trash day. Your exact schedule depends on whether your address receives County-contracted service and whether you live inside a municipality with separate collection rules. That is why the address tool is the first step, not the last step.
Open the County trash collection page
Use the official trash collection page and select the County online address tool. Enter your household address and review the service day information shown in the result box.
Confirm County-contracted service
If the address tool shows County-collected service, follow the County rules in this guide. If your address is inside a municipality, use your municipal waste office because your pickup schedule may differ.
Write down each stream separately
Trash, recycling, Monday organics/yard trim, bulky trash, white goods, scrap tires, electronics and scrap metal do not all work the same way. Keep separate notes for regular pickup and appointment-only pickup.
Check alerts during weather or heat
County waste service may slide during storms or start earlier during heat periods. Do not assume a missed pickup until you check current County alerts and holiday rules.
Official path: Use the County trash collection page and the linked address lookup tool to verify service day and County-collected status.
Open Trash Lookup PagePrince George’s County Service Area — Do Not Confuse County Pickup With Municipal Pickup
This page focuses on residents receiving County-contracted waste collection service. Prince George’s County includes many municipalities and communities. Some residents receive municipal pickup, HOA/private service, apartment service or commercial service instead of County curbside service.
- Your address appears in the County address lookup.
- You have County-issued trash, recycling and green organics carts.
- Your trash/recycling schedule matches County residential collection.
- You use PGC311 for missed collection and appointment-only services.
- You live inside a municipality with its own public works department.
- You live in an apartment or condo with private dumpsters.
- Your HOA or property manager contracts a private hauler.
- Your property is commercial, institutional or mixed-use.
Resident warning: If your city or town runs its own pickup, County holiday slides, bulky rules and appointment services may not apply. Always verify with the address tool or PGC311 before putting out bulky items, appliances or scrap tires.
Prince George’s County Cart Rules — Trash, Recycling and Green Organics Carts
Eligible County-contracted households receive one trash wheeled cart, one recycling wheeled cart and one green organics wheeled cart. These carts are assigned to the address. New residents who move into a home where carts are missing should contact PGC311.
- Set carts out after 6:00 PM the day before collection.
- Have items at the curb by the pickup start time.
- Place carts with the arrow and lift bar facing the street.
- Bag trash before placing it in the trash cart.
- Keep recycling loose, not bagged.
- Remove carts from the curb after service on collection day.
- Do not leave carts at the curb for days after pickup.
- Do not bag recyclables in plastic bags.
- Do not place items in front of or immediately beside the cart.
- Do not let lids remain open or overflow.
- Do not rely on a stolen-cart replacement from the County.
- Do not take County carts with you when you move.
New resident detail: County pages say new residents moving into a home may request cart delivery through PGC311, but verification through the tax assessor’s file may be required. Carts should remain at the delivered address.
Prince George’s County Waste Video Guide — PGC Waste Collection Changes
This official County-linked video is useful for residents trying to understand the Clear the Curb waste collection changes, including collection day changes, bulky trash expansion, appointment-only services and earlier pickup reminders. It supports the pickup lookup, bulky trash and cart set-out guidance in this article.
Best for: New residents, County-contracted trash customers, homeowners affected by collection day changes, residents confused about the four-item bulky trash rule, and households unsure whether appliances, scrap tires, electronics or scrap metal need PGC311 appointments.
This video supports the practical guidance in this article. For exact pickup dates, holiday changes, missed collection, carts, appointment-only services, facility hours, fees and alerts, residents should still verify details through the official County and PGC311 links below.
Prince George’s County Trash Collection Rules — Weekly Trash, 6 AM Start and Heat-Season Timing
County-contracted trash collection is handled by the Sustainable Waste Management Division and its contracted haulers. Residents should place trash containers at the front curb by the required pickup start time on their regular collection day.
- Verify your collection day by address.
- Bag trash before placing it in the trash cart.
- Keep the cart lid closed.
- Do not put recycling loose in the trash cart if it belongs in recycling.
- Do not place bulky items where they block traffic, sidewalks or common areas.
- Bring carts back after collection is completed.
- Normal County pickup begins at 6:00 AM.
- County notices may start collection earlier during extreme heat periods.
- Inclement weather can suspend or slide collection.
- Leave items at the curb after filing a missed pickup request if County instructions say so.
- Check current alerts before assuming your route was skipped.
Municipality warning: Residents living inside a municipality should check with their municipal waste management office for timing changes and collection rules. County heat-season start times and slides may not match city-run service.
Prince George’s County Recycling Pickup — Single-Stream Recycling, Loose Items and Missed Recycling
Prince George’s County residential recycling is single-stream for County-contracted customers. Recyclables go in the same recycling container and are sorted at the Materials Recycling Facility. Residents may use a County-issued recycling cart or another acceptable container marked with an “X” or the word “Recycling.”
- Place recyclables loose in the recycling cart.
- Break down cardboard and keep it dry when possible.
- Use a box or receptacle marked “Recycling” or with a large “X” if needed.
- Place heavier recyclables on top of lighter materials to prevent blowing.
- Keep the lid closed when possible.
- Do not bag recyclables in plastic bags.
- Do not place trash in the recycling cart.
- Do not leave cardboard loose in wind without breaking it down.
- Do not place carts where cars or obstacles block collection access.
- Do not report before checking the route and collection window.
Missed recycling: Residents may report missed trash, yard trim, recycling or bulky collection starting at noon on collection day through PGC311.
Official Recycling RulesPrince George’s County Yard Trim and Food Scraps — Monday Organics Collection Rules
Yard trim and food scraps are collected through the County organics program on Mondays, year-round, except on listed holidays. Food scraps must be placed in the County-issued 32-gallon green organics cart. Yard trim may be loose in an approved container, in large paper yard bags, in a clearly marked yard waste can or in the County-issued organics cart.
- Grass clippings.
- Leaves.
- Small branches and brush.
- Christmas trees from December through January.
- Food scraps through PGC Composts when placed in the green cart.
- Plastic bags are not accepted for yard trim.
- Cardboard boxes are not acceptable yard-trim containers.
- Food scraps should not be loose in paper yard bags.
- Food-related items must go in the County-issued green organics cart.
- Wet leaves and grass have stricter weight concerns.
Bundle and weight rules for yard trim
Limbs collected curbside should not exceed 4 feet in length or 3 inches in diameter and should be securely tied in bundles. Bundles, bags and cans of dry grass or leaves must weigh less than 60 pounds; wet grass and leaves must weigh less than 25 pounds.
Large volume tip: Residents with large yard-trim loads can use Brown Station Road options, but trailers and commercial-looking vehicles have different restrictions and may need to use the Organics Composting Facility instead of the convenience center.
Prince George’s County Bulky Trash Pickup — Four Items Weekly, No Appointment for Standard Bulky Items
Eligible residents receiving County-contracted trash and recycling collection can set out up to four acceptable bulky trash items, or four tightly secured bags of small household items, on their regular trash collection day. No appointment is needed for standard curbside bulky items.
- Up to four acceptable bulky items.
- Or up to four tightly secured bags of small household items.
- Place next to the trash can on regular trash day.
- Set items out by the pickup start time.
- Follow HOA, civic association and townhome placement rules.
- Scrap tires.
- White goods and appliances.
- Refrigerators and air conditioners.
- Washers and dryers.
- Electronics recycling.
- Scrap metal collection.
Mattresses and box springs
For curbside bulky collection, mattresses and box springs must be completely covered in a protective plastic covering. If a resident delivers mattresses or box springs to the landfill or accepted drop-off facility, the County notes that the protective encasement requirement differs.
Do not place items in common areas. Townhome residents should place standard bulky items or bags at the curb in front of the townhome or assigned parking space, not in common grounds. The hauler or County staff will not collect from common areas.
Prince George’s County 2026 Holiday Waste Collection Schedule — What Slides and What Does Not
Prince George’s County lists holidays when curbside bulky, regular trash and recycling, food scraps and yard trim are not collected and facilities are closed. If a holiday falls on a Monday, all collections, including organics, slide one day later in the week.
| 2026 Holiday / Date | County Rule | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day — Thursday, Jan. 1 | Thursday and Friday collections slide. | Thursday moves to Friday; Friday moves to Saturday. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Monday, Jan. 19 | Monday holiday; collections slide one day all week. | Monday organics moves to Tuesday; later routes slide. |
| Presidents’ Day — Monday, Feb. 16 | No change listed. | Organics and regular routes occur on normal dates. |
| Memorial Day — Monday, May 25 | Monday holiday; collections slide one day all week. | No Monday white goods/appliances/scrap tire pickups. |
| Juneteenth — Friday, June 19 | Friday route slides to Saturday. | Earlier week routes remain normal. |
| Independence Day Observed — Saturday, July 4 | No weekday change listed for 2026. | Use normal weekday schedule unless County posts alert. |
| Labor Day — Monday, Sept. 7 | Monday holiday; collections slide one day all week. | Monday organics moves to Tuesday; later routes slide. |
| Native American Day — Monday, Oct. 12 | No change listed. | Organics and regular collection occur normally. |
| Veterans Day — Wednesday, Nov. 11 | No change listed. | County lists regular collection. |
| Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, Nov. 26 | Thursday and Friday routes slide. | Thursday moves to Friday; Friday moves to Saturday. |
| Christmas Day — Friday, Dec. 25 | Friday route slides to Saturday. | No scheduled appointment-only bulky pickups that Friday. |
Important: Scheduled bulky trash for white goods, appliances, scrap tires, electronics recycling and scrap metal follows appointment-only rules and can differ from regular curbside bulky pickup. Check PGC311 during holiday weeks.
Missed Trash Pickup Prince George’s County — When to Report and Which Service to Choose
Do not report too early. County pages say missed trash, yard trim, recycling or bulky collection may be reported starting at noon on collection day through PGC311 or by calling 3-1-1. Yard trim and food scraps have slightly different reporting windows on the organics page.
| Issue | Before Reporting | Report Through |
|---|---|---|
| Trash missed | Check address day, 6 AM set-out, holiday slide and cart placement. | PGC311 starting at noon on collection day. |
| Recycling missed | Check that recyclables were loose, cart was accessible and route window passed. | PGC311 starting at noon on collection day. |
| Standard bulky missed | Check four-item limit, acceptable item list and placement next to trash can. | PGC311 starting at noon on collection day. |
| Yard trim missed | Check Monday schedule, paper bags/cans, weight limits and no plastic bags. | PGC311 after 5 PM on collection day. |
| Food scraps missed | Check Monday organics schedule and green cart use. | PGC311 after noon on collection day. |
| White goods / tires / electronics / scrap metal | Check appointment date and third-Monday rules where applicable. | PGC311 appointment request or follow-up. |
Fastest fix: Use PGC311 online or call 3-1-1 inside the County. From outside the County, call 301-883-4748.
Open PGC311Prince George’s County Landfill, Convenience Center, HHW and Electronics Drop-Off
Some items should never go in curbside trash or recycling. Brown Station Road facilities and County mobile events handle many special waste situations, but construction, trailers, commercial-looking vehicles and household hazardous waste have strict rules.
- Address: 3501 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.
- Hours listed: Monday-Saturday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM.
- Closed Sundays.
- Accepts household trash, bulky furniture, mattresses, appliances, e-waste, scrap metal and yard trim from eligible residential vehicles without trailers.
- Commercial-looking vehicles and trailers are not accepted.
- Address: 11611 White House Road, Upper Marlboro, MD.
- Hours listed: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM.
- Closed Sundays.
- Fees may apply for certain vehicles, trailers, commercial waste and disposal types.
- HHW and E-waste acceptance sites at the landfill are closed until further notice due to construction.
HHW and electronics update
County pages state that the Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill HHW and electronics acceptance sites are closed until further notice due to construction. E-waste items can be taken to the Brown Station Road Convenience Center, while household hazardous waste is accepted at County-hosted mobile events.
Do not place HHW in carts. Household hazardous waste should never be placed in trash or recycling carts. Use mobile HHW events and verify current event dates before driving.
Brown Station Road Convenience Center Map
Prince George’s County Waste Phone Numbers, Official Links and Service Contacts
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| PGC311 | 3-1-1 / 301-883-4748 | Missed pickup, bulky appointment items, carts, complaints and service questions. |
| PGC311 Portal | PGC311.com | Online service requests and status tracking. |
| Department of Environment | Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, 1301 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774 | County environmental and waste program administration. |
| Brown Station Road Convenience Center | 3501 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 | Household trash, bulky furniture, mattresses, appliances, e-waste, scrap metal and yard trim for eligible residential vehicles. |
| Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill | 11611 White House Road, Upper Marlboro, MD | Landfill disposal, fee-based disposal, limited special waste and facility guidance. |
Official Prince George’s County Waste Links
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Nearby, Bulk and Holiday Collection Help
These related trash-pickup.org guides help residents compare pickup rules, bulk scheduling, holiday slide logic, recycling rules and missed collection routing across nearby and similar service areas.
Prince George’s County Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with Prince George’s County Government, PGC311 or the Department of the Environment. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate trash collection, recycling pickup, bulky pickup, organics collection, appointment services, carts, convenience centers, landfill sites, mobile HHW events or PGC311.
Pickup timing, cart rules, address lookup guidance, bulky trash limits, appointment-only services, Monday organics, holiday slide rules, missed collection timing, convenience center details, landfill details and official video availability were checked against official Prince George’s County resources as of May 2026. Schedules, fees, routes, facility hours, construction closures and weather alerts can change. Always verify through the official County and PGC311 links before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- Prince George’s County — Waste & Recycling
- Prince George’s County — Residential Collections
- Prince George’s County — Residential Trash Collections
- Prince George’s County — Residential Recycling
- Prince George’s County — Yard Trim Collection
- Prince George’s County — PGC Composts
- Prince George’s County — Bulky Trash
- Prince George’s County — Holiday Waste Collection Schedule
- Prince George’s County — Waste & Recycling Disposal Facilities
- PGC311 Service Requests
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