Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off Sites Open County-Wide
Montgomery CountyMay 5, 2026
Montgomery County's Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off Program accepts fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, bread, and other materials at five locations, including markets in Bethesda, Derwood, Silver Spring, Olney, and Pike. Drop-off sites operate on Saturdays and Sundays during farmers market hours, with some locations running seasonally through late October or November 2026.
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Source: Montgomery County, MD, “Spring Sustainability Events: Food Scraps, Toy Swap & Mending Lab”, received May 5, 2026.
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Key dates
2026-05-03
effective — Derwood Market drop-off season opens (runs May 3–Oct. 10)
2026-04-25
effective — Pike Central Farm Market drop-off season opens (runs Apr. 25–Nov. 21)
Recycling and Resource Management Division · Jun 12, 2026
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