SPECIAL COLLECTIONS POLICY
Regular household garbage is not part of these collections. Collection is for occupied residential properties only;
commercial and industrial properties are not included. Vacant lots are also not included. Items must be at the curb
by 6:00 AM; materials placed for pickup at any other time may not be collected. For specific collection dates, please see the Holiday & Special Collection Schedule.
LIVE-CUT CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION
Live-Cut Christmas trees will be collected the first two Wednesdays in January following New Year Day.
| DO: | DON’T: |
|---|---|
| Remove all decorations from tree. | Trees should not be in disposal bags at the curb.
Artificial, potted or “ball” trees intended for replanting will not be collected. |
YARD WASTE COLLECTION
| DO: | DON’T: |
|---|---|
| Place leaves, grass clippings, pine needles and cones, and garden waste in a paper or plastic bag.
Cut brush into 4 ft. lengths and bundles no larger than 18 inches in diameter. |
Include animal waste, stones, rocks, metal, other inorganic matter, dirt, sod or other materials. |
TOWN-WIDE MONTHLY BULK PICKUP PROGRAM
- Beginning in September 2025, the town introduced a monthly bulk pickup service, available on the second Wednesday of each month for a $25 fee.
- Residents must register in advance and submit payment by the designated deadline.
- Collection is limited to FOUR (4) items per household:
- A box or bag containing multiple items and weighing fifty (50) pounds or less shall be considered one (1) item.
- ONLY four (4) items per household, per collection will be collected; any items in excess of four shall not be collected and it will be the responsibility of the property owner to make other arrangements for removal.
- All collection is subject to the discretion of the Public Works Department.
To register, please fill out and return the following form along with payment to Customer Service at Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811.
See below for guidelines.
DO: |
DON’T: |
|---|---|
Include items such as:
Small items must be placed in a box or bag at the curb and weigh no more than 50 lbs. |
Include items such as:
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For more information about special collections, please call the Public Works Department at
410-641-4001 or email jcharles@berlinmd.gov.
Bulk collection request forms will be accepted starting thirty (30) days before collection date and must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM the day before your designated collection date .
Contact Info
10 William Street | Berlin, MD 21811
Email: info@berlinmd.gov
Phone: 410-641-2770
Fax: 410-641-2316
Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Weekends and Holidays.
After Hours / Emergency Contact:
Please call the Berlin Police Department at 410-641-1333
