February 6, 2023, the Snow Hill Home Owner Convenience Center (HOCC) reopened to the public. This facility was closed for 90 days for repairs. The newly renovated center includes new concrete bulkheads and a new ramp for ease of access.
Worcester County operates four HOCCs. The Berlin, Pocomoke, and Snow Hill HOCCs operate during the following hours:
- 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday
- Closed on Wednesday
The HOCC located at the Central Landfill in Newark operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays.
All four HOCCs may be utilized by Worcester County homeowners and rental tenants by permit only. No commercial haulers are allowed. HOCC permits are $100.00 for the first two vehicles in the same household. Additional permits are $100.00 each. Permits must be affixed to each vehicle and match the tag number. Convenience Station permits allow the holder to dispose of household trash, yard waste (no stumps), and recyclables.
For more information about Worcester County Solid Waste facilities or to download a permit application, call 410-632-3177 or visit https://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/waste.