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Holiday Closures
Notice
Appeal Landfill and Calvert County Convenience Centers will be closed on these dates:
- New Year's Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2020
- Memorial Day (Observed): Monday, May 25, 2020
- Independence Day: Saturday, July 4, 2020
- Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2020
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, 2020
- Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2020
Please note that Appeal Landfill & Convenience Centers may close or alter hours of operation due to inclement winter weather or other events. Please refer to the Calvert County homepage for details.
Appeal Landfill
Physical Address: 401 Sweetwater Road Lusby, MD 20657
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 1330 Lusby, MD 20657
Phone: 410-326-0210
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, closed
Materials accepted at Appeal Landfill
Residential furniture, mattresses/box springs and all chargeable materials must be taken to Appeal Landfill. View the tip fee sheet for chargeable items (PDF).
Drop-Off & Vehicle Restrictions
No tractor trailers or single-unit vehicles over 30 feet in length will be permitted across the Appeal Landfill scales between the hours of 6 to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday. Vehicles with a total length greater than 38 feet will not be permitted across the Appeal Landfill scale without prior approval from the Solid Waste Division Chief.
Enforcement of Safety Rules for Commercial Haulers at the Appeal Transfer Station
Waste Management, Inc, which operates the Appeal Transfer Station, has requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) to preserve the safety of its workers and customers. Effective January 1, 2019, the following requirements for PPE will be enforced at the Appeal Transfer Station.
1. The minimum acceptable level of PPE is a hard hat and a class 2 safety jacket, vest or shirt. The PPE must be worn as the outer most layer of clothing.
2. Commercial vehicle drivers must wear the minimum acceptable level of PPE at all times when using the Appeal Transfer Station.
Failure to comply with PPE requirements will result in refusal to unload the vehicle.
Tip Fees
The tip fees (the cost per ton of solid waste dumped at the transfer station) apply for all solid waste from commercial customers, Calvert County residents and from out of county. The fees apply to chargeable loads of solid waste brought to the Appeal Landfill. View the current tip fee sheet (PDF).
Payment Information
The Calvert County Solid Waste Division accepts payment by cash or check only. Credit card and debit card payments are not accepted. Customers may establish a revolving charge account subsequent to bonding with Calvert County, secured by either a cash bond or letter of credit.
Metal
Metal is accepted at most sites. Refrigerant appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners, are accepted at the Appeal Landfill only with a $10.00 fee per appliance. There is no charge for most metal disposal.
Please remove any attached battery in a metal product before placing it in the metal recycling box. Please see an attendant about the battery.
Appeal Landfill Fees effective July 1, 2019
| Residents | Commercial | Out-of-County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipping fee for general chargeable material (per ton) |
$74.16 ($0.74 per 20 lbs.) | $82.39 ($0.82 per 20lbs.) | $82.39 ($0.82 per 20 lbs.) |
| Brush (per ton) | $74.16 ($0.74 per 20 lbs.) | $82.39 ($0.82 per 20lbs.) | $82.39 ($0.82 per 20lbs.) |
| Tires (per ton) | $228.00 ($2.28 per 20 lbs.) | $228.00 ($2.28 per 20 lbs.) | $228.00 ($2.28 per 20 lbs.) |
| Propane tanks over 1 pound (per tank) |
$5.00 | $5.00 | N/A |
| One pound propane tanks | no fee | no fee | N/A |
| Gas cylinders (per cylinder of any size) (oxygen, fire extinguisher, acetylene, etc.) |
$8.00 | $8.00 | N/A |
| Helium tanks (up to 20 pounds) | no fee | no fee | N/A |
| Refrigerant appliance (per item) (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) |
$10.00 | $10.00 | N/A |
| Light Bulbs (per pound) | no fee | $0.75 | N/A |
| Oil Filters (per 55-gallon drum) | no fee | $45.00 | N/A |
Calvert County Convenience Centers
Appeal Convenience Center
200 Sweetwater Road, Lusby, MD
410-326-2611
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. - 7 p.m
Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Ball Road Convenience Center
1045 Ball Road, St. Leonard, MD
410-586-1262
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, closed
Barstow Convenience Center
350 Stafford Road, Barstow, MD
410-535-5206
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, Noon - 7 p.m.
Huntingtown Convenience Center
3666 Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown, MD
410-535-4670
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, closed
Mt. Hope Convenience Center
96 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland, MD
410-257-3296
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Plum Point Convenience Center
2801 Plum Point Road, Huntingtown, MD
410-535-2405
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, closed
Materials accepted at Calvert County Convenience Centers
Refer to this chart on what materials are accepted at convenience centers.