Newland Park Landfill & Bulk Trash in Salisbury, MD: A 2026 Homeowner's Guide

If you live in Salisbury or anywhere in Wicomico County, every couch, mattress and garage full of clutter eventually leads to the same place: the county's Newland Park Landfill on Brick Kiln Road. It's well run and affordable, but the rules about permits, scales and "items not covered" catch a lot of people the first time. This guide pulls together the current details from the Wicomico County Solid Waste Division so you can plan a trip — or decide it isn't worth the afternoon.

Always double-check hours and fees with the county before you load up; they change, especially around holidays.

Quick facts at a glance

• Address: 6948 Brick Kiln Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 (office 410-548-4935).
• Convenience center open daily 6 AM–6 PM; scales Monday–Saturday 7 AM–4 PM.
• Household permit $65/year; no out-of-county permits sold since February 2025.
• Scale fee $88 per ton, $10 minimum (since January 1, 2026).
• Refrigerant appliances $20 each; renovation debris must cross the scales.
• Outlying convenience centers are closed Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Where Newland Park Landfill is and when it's open

The landfill and the county's Solid Waste office share the same complex at 6948 Brick Kiln Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 (office phone 410-548-4935). There are really three different "hours" to know:

• Newland Park convenience center (the drop-off area for permit holders): open daily, 6 AM–6 PM. The brush area runs 7 AM–6 PM.
• Scales (pay by weight, no permit needed): Monday–Saturday, 7 AM–4 PM.
• Office (to buy a permit in person): Monday–Friday, 7:15 AM–3:15 PM.

The county posts a yearly holiday schedule. For example, everything is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in 2026, while on some holidays (like Veterans Day, November 11) the office is closed but the landfill and scales stay open.

Option 1: The household refuse permit

To use the convenience centers for household trash you need a county permit. According to the county's permit rules:

• The first permit is $65 per year; a second vehicle is $30.
• You'll need the vehicle registration with an address that matches your Wicomico County address (new applicants also bring a driver's license, or other proof of address if they don't match).
• As of February 2025 the county no longer sells out-of-county permits — so a Delaware or Worcester County resident cleaning out a parent's Salisbury home can't just buy one.
• Recyclables don't need a permit at all.

The 11 convenience centers

Besides Newland Park itself, the county runs convenience centers in Airport (Fooks Rd), Bivalve, Delmar, Fruitland, Hebron, Mardela Springs, Parsonsburg, Quantico, Sharptown and Wango. Those outlying sites are generally open 8 AM–5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 1–5 PM on Sunday, and they're closed Tuesdays and Thursdays. Electronics are only accepted at Newland Park; batteries, oyster shells, oil filters and propane tanks are accepted at all of them (county list).

Option 2: Crossing the scales

No permit? You can still bring a load to Newland Park and pay by weight. You weigh in, unload where staff direct you, weigh out, and pay the difference. As of January 1, 2026 the tipping fee is $88 per ton with a $10 minimum per load.

What the permit does not cover

This is where most homeowners get surprised. The following "non-covered items" are not accepted at convenience centers and must go across the scales at Brick Kiln Road:

• Renovation and construction materials — shingles, carpet, windows, doors, drywall, wood, lumber and any type of fencing.
• Appliances with refrigerant (fridges, freezers, AC units): $20 per unit.
• Tires: $2 off the rim, $5 on the rim, limit 10 per trip.
• Large tree parts over 16 inches in diameter and 8 feet long (and no stumps).
• Asbestos is handled only by appointment with special bagging rules — this is not something to bring on your own.

Concrete and brick aren't taken at the landfill; the county points residents to a private recycler instead.

Rather skip the landfill run? INSTA picks up, loads and hauls furniture, appliances, carpet and renovation debris in Salisbury. Call or text (443) 365-1942 or get a free estimate — see our Salisbury service page.

A realistic DIY landfill run, step by step

1. Sort first. Separate recyclables (cardboard, metal, clean yard waste), regular household trash, and non-covered items like carpet or an old fridge. Mixed loads take longer at the scales.
2. Check the day. If you're headed to an outlying convenience center, remember Tuesdays and Thursdays are closed.
3. Secure the load. Tarp and strap anything that could blow out on Route 13 or Route 50.
4. Plan for heavy lifting at both ends. You load it at home and unload it yourself at the landfill.
5. Bring payment for scale fees and any per-item charges.

When hiring junk removal makes more sense

For a few bags or a single chair, a permit and a pickup truck are hard to beat. Hiring a crew starts to make sense when:

• You'd need more than one trip — a whole garage, basement or rental turnover.
• The job includes heavy or awkward items like sleeper sofas, pianos, hot tubs or appliances down a staircase.
• You live out of county and can't buy a permit, but you're cleaning out a Salisbury property.
• There's renovation debris that has to cross the scales anyway.
• You don't have a truck — or the time.

INSTA Junk Removal & Demolition is based at 107 W Main Street in Salisbury. We price by how much space your items take in our truck, and the quote includes the labor, loading, hauling and disposal. We don't rent dumpsters and we don't take hazardous materials like paint, chemicals or fuel. For whole-house jobs, see our property cleanouts in Salisbury page.

More local guides

• Tearing Down a Shed or Garage in Salisbury, MD: Demolition Permits Explained
• Berlin, MD Bulk Trash Pickup & Worcester County Landfill: How to Get Rid of Big Items

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to use Newland Park Landfill?

Not if you cross the scales. Permit holders can use the convenience centers for household trash; without a permit you can bring a load to the Brick Kiln Road scales (Monday–Saturday, 7 AM–4 PM) and pay by weight, currently $88 per ton with a $10 minimum.

How much is a Wicomico County landfill permit?

The first household permit is $65 per year and a second vehicle permit is $30. You need vehicle registration matching a Wicomico County address. The county no longer sells out-of-county permits.

Can I take a refrigerator to Newland Park Landfill?

Yes, but appliances containing refrigerant must go across the scales and carry a $20 per-unit fee. They are not accepted at the convenience centers.

Does INSTA Junk Removal haul to the landfill for me?

Yes. We load and haul furniture, appliances, household junk and light renovation debris from Salisbury-area homes and businesses. Call or text (443) 365-1942 or request a free estimate online.

Featured image is an illustration, not a photo of a specific INSTA job. Local hours, fees and rules were checked against official sources in October 2026 and can change — confirm with the agency before you go.