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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.

Trash and Recycling

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.

The city observes the following holidays:
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.
If Tuesday is a holiday:
  • Tuesday's trash and recycling will be collected on Wednesday.
If Wednesday is a holiday:
  • Wednesday's trash/recycling collection is on Thursday.
If Thursday is a holiday:
  • Thursday's trash and/or recycling collection is on Friday.
If Friday is a holiday:
  • 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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