7 Ways to Remove Your Junk for Free in Carroll, Baltimore & Howard County


1️⃣ Donate to Local Thrift & Reuse Stores


  • Pippins New & Used Thrift Shop
  • https://www.facebook.com/pip4506
  • Locations in Hampstead, MD & Hanover PA
  • Join their Hanover FB Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18L4xH5VVc/


  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore
  • Carroll County
  • https://cchabitat.org/restore/
  • Five Convenient Central Maryland Locations
  • https://www.habitatchesapeake.org/restore/


  • Goodwill Industries
  • Visit the link below and Enter your Zip Code to find the location closest to you
  • https://www.goodwill.org/locate-a-thrift-store/


  • The Salvation Army
  • Visit the link below and Enter your Zip Code to find the location closest to you
  • https://satruck.org/


Best for:
✔ Furniture in good condition
✔ Working appliances
✔ Cabinets, building materials
✔ Household goods

Tip: Call ahead. Many require photos before accepting furniture.


2️⃣ Use County Drop-Off & Bulk Programs

Carroll County

Carroll County Government

Baltimore County

Baltimore County Government

Howard County

Howard County Government

Each county offers recycling centers or resident drop-off options.

Best for:
✔ Mattresses
✔ Appliances
✔ Yard waste
✔ Construction debris (limits apply)

Tip: Bring proof of residency.

3️⃣ Post It Free on Facebook Marketplace

Facebook Marketplace is very active in your service area.

Best for:
✔ Couches
✔ Dressers
✔ Patio furniture
✔ Gym equipment

Tip: Post as “FREE – You Haul” and list measurements.

4️⃣ Join a Buy Nothing Group

Buy Nothing Project

These hyper-local Facebook groups are strong in:

  • Westminster
  • Eldersburg
  • Ellicott City
  • Catonsville

Best for:
✔ Smaller household items
✔ Toys
✔ Kitchen items
✔ Decor

Tip: Items usually move faster than Marketplace for smaller goods.

5️⃣ Scrap Metal Recycling

Metal yards in Baltimore County especially are active.

Best for:
✔ Washers & dryers
✔ Water heaters
✔ Metal bed frames
✔ Old grills

Tip: Separate metal from mixed trash for easier drop-off.

6️⃣ Try a “Curb Alert”

Set items at the curb.
Post in Marketplace or community group:

“CURB ALERT – FREE – FIRST COME”

Best for:
✔ Furniture
✔ Kids items
✔ Bikes
✔ Lawn equipment

Tip: Works best Friday evening or Saturday morning.

7️⃣ Recycle Electronics Properly

Many counties offer e-waste events.

Retailers like Best Buy accept certain electronics year-round.

Best for:
✔ TVs
✔ Computers
✔ Printers
✔ Small electronics

Tip: Always wipe personal data first.