In Garrett County, the Department of Solid Waste & Recycling operates seven refuse and recycling sites. At this time, oil and anti-freeze is collected at six of the sites.

Recently, Garrett County residents and businesses were asked to participate in a new Pilot Recycling Program: Used Oil Filters.

After a few months, we were able to report to the Maryland Environmental Service (MES) who provide containers and pick-ups for the program, that Garrett County was ready to continue adding new refuse & recycling sites to the recycling program.

Used oil filters are accepted for recycling during the hours of Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 Noon – 6:00 p.m., at the Webers Refuse & Recycling site located at 10180 Garrett Highway, Oakland, Maryland 21550; Kings Run site at 1631 Kings Run Road, Oakland, MD 21550; Grantsville site at 13168 National Pike, Grantsville, MD 21536; and at the Bumble Bee Refuse & Recycling site at 1367 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, MD  21520.

Additionally, transmission filters may be collected with the oil filters and deposited in the same container at the Refuse & Recycling sites.  However, DO NOT mix fuel filters in with these items.

Used oil filter recycling is available to all Garrett County residents and businesses free-of-charge.  The collection containers for the filters are under the shelter with the oil and Anti-freeze collection containers.  If you require assistance, please ask a site attendant. 

A residential disposal permit is not required to participate in this program or any other recycling program in Garrett County.

If you have any questions regarding the free recycling programs in Garrett County, please contact Kimberly Madigan, Recycling Coordinator at 301 387 0322 or email kmadigan@garrettcounty.org.