Town of Port Deposit

The Town contracts Casella Waste Systems, Inc. for weekly trash and recycling collection.

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Collection Schedule

• ​Day: Every Monday

• Instructions: Place household waste in trash bags inside the designated trash container and recyclables in the designated recycling container. Containers must be placed at the curb the night before pickup or by 6:00 AM on collection day, and removed from the sidewalk area by 7:00 PM the day of collection.

• Holiday Schedule: No service on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, or Thanksgiving. If a holiday falls on a Monday, pickup moves to Tuesday.

• Containers Provided: Casella provides all households with a 96-gallon trash containers and a recycling container.

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Container Guidelines

• Casella uses automated side-loading trucks. Place containers on a hard, level surface, free of snow and debris, with 15 feet of overhead clearance. The bin lid opening should face the street.

• Keep container lids closed and all waste and recyclables inside the designated containers. Trash bags, waste, or recyclables placed outside or next to containers will not be collected.

• Leave 3 feet of clearance around each container from other objects.

• Acceptable household waste includes ordinary household trash. Unacceptable waste includes industrial, hazardous, or construction materials, or any substances that are harmful, toxic, or otherwise ineligible for disposal.

• Acceptable recyclables, based on Cecil County Solid Waste guidelines, are listed on each container. All cardboard must be broken down to fit inside the container; oversized pieces should be cut into 2' x 2' squares.

• Container Colors:

  • Recycling: Navy Blue w/Light Blue Top, Light Blue w/Black Top, Green w/Black Top.​

  • Trash: Navy Blue w/Black Top, Black w/Green Top, Grey w/Black Top.

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Bulk & Oversized Items

• Furniture, appliances, and other large items require advance scheduling and a fee.

• Call 1-800-CASELLA (1-800-227-3552) to schedule pickup. Items may not be placed curbside more than 24 hours in advance, and the homeowner will be billed directly for this service.

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Service Issues

• Damaged or missing containers: Contact Town Hall at 410-378-2121.

• Missed collection: Report to Town Hall.

• Updates: Weather or holiday delays are posted on the Town's website and Facebook page.

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Recycling Information

Casella provides single stream recycling in accordance with Cecil County Solid Waste Management guidelines. More details are available on the Cecil County Solid Waste website or in the recycling flyer below.

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Christmas Tree Disposal

Casella collects natural Christmas trees for disposal once in December and once in January, on regular pickup days. Specific collection dates are posted closer to the holiday.

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Please ensure trees are free of decorations, lights, and stands, and are not placed at the curb more than 24 hours before collection day.

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Hazardous Waste

Some materials cannot be placed in regular trash or recycling. Residents should check Cecil County's website for information about the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Day, which provides safe disposal options for items such as paints, chemicals, and other hazardous materials.

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