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TRASH AND RECYCLING
Solid Waste Division 301.891.7633 The City collects refuse, recycling and yard trimmings for all single family homes and most small apartment buildings in the City. |
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TRASH COLLECTION:
Once a week service is offered at the curb. Set out trash, in cans with lids, the night before collection. Limit of 50 pounds per can.
HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE
On weeks with a holiday celebrated on Monday, the collection of yard waste is cancelled.
| Tuesday, January 1, 2008 | New Years Day | January 1* |
| Monday, January 14, 2008 | M.L. King's Birthday | 3rd Monday in January |
| Monday, February 18, 2008 | Presidents' Day | 3rd Monday in February |
| Monday, May 26, 2008 | Memorial Day | last Monday in May |
| Friday, July 4, 2008 | Independence Day | July 4* |
| Monday, September 1, 2008 | Labor Day | 1st Monday in September |
| Tuesday, November 11, 2008 | Veterans' Day | November 11* |
| Thursday, November 27, 2008 | Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday in November |
| Friday, November 28, 2008 | Friday after Thanksgiving | 4th Friday in November |
| Thursday, December 25, 2008 | Christmas Day | December 25* |
*If holiday falls on Saturday it is observed on Friday, if holiday falls on Sunday it is observed on Monday.
If Monday is a holiday:
- Monday's recycling collection is on Tuesday.
- Monday's yard trimmings collection is canceled.
- Tuesday's trash and recycling will be collected on Wednesday.
- Wednesday's trash/recycling collection is on Thursday.
- Thursday's trash and/or recycling collection is on Friday.
- Friday's trash and/or recycling collection is on Thursday.
(On Thanksgiving Holiday, Thursday trash and/or recyclables will be collected on the previous Wednesday and Friday's trash/recyclables will be collected on Saturday) For the exact schedule for your street or for heavy items collection, please call Public Works, (301) 891.7633.
COLLECTION OF HEAVY ITEMS:
Furniture and appliances are collected by appointment only. The fee is $10, payable by check or money order. Appointments can be made by calling 301.891.7633.
TRASH CARTS FOR SALE:
The City has 64 and 96 gallon trash carts for sale. The carts have attached lids, handles and wheels and cost $63.64 for 64 gal and $67.96 for 96 gal.
RECYCLING COLLECTION:
The City recycles glass and plastic bottles, (plastic bottles with narrow necks only), metal cans, newspaper, corrugated cardboard and mixed paper (includes magazines, junk mail, office paper).
RECYCLING CONTAINERS AVAILABLE:
Use the City provided recycling container for mixed bottles and cans. Containers are available for free at the Public Works office.
YARD TRIMMINGS COLLECTION:
Grass, leaves, branches and brush are collected weekly on Monday (except when a holiday falls on Monday). Please use paper bags or stiff sided containers. Branches less than 4 feet long and less than 3 inches in diameter can be tied in bundles.
HAZARDOUS WASTE:
Montgomery County accepts household hazardous waste at the transfer station located on Rt. 355 & Shady Grove Rd. Call 240.777.6400 for schedule.
HOW TO DISPOSE OF FREON CONTAINING APPLIANCES:
Airconditioners, Refrigerators and freezers contain a coolant called freon. Federal laws prohibit the release of freon into the air. These types of appliances need to be disposed of by a licensed company. Montgomery county allows residents to bring freon containing appliances to the transfer station for disposal, located at Rt 355 & Shady Grove Rd. Call 301.840.2370 for hours, directions, etc.
MOTOR OIL & ANITFREEZE:
The State of Maryland offers a used oil & antifreeze collection program. The Public Works Department has tanks available through this program. The collection tanks are accessible 7 days a week. Please dispose of oil/antifreeze in the appropriate collection container. The Public Works Department is located at 31 Oswego Avenue.
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