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Recycling...
Easier than making a Patriotic Jello ring.
Antifreeze & Motor Oil
Antifreeze and motor oil SHOULD NOT be poured down the drain. Instead, recycle them at Alpha Ridge Landfill Monday-Saturday, 8am to 4pm. 
HHW Drop-off
Household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off days at Alpha Ridge Landfill are SATURDAYS ONLY 8am-4pm.
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May 2015
Memorial Day Recycling & Trash

There will be NO COLLECTIONS on Monday, May 25th. All recycling, trash & yard trim collections will slide and be made one day later that week. Visit our Slide Schedule website for a handy chart.

 

The Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed Monday, May 25th.
Backyard Composting
Composting is easy and keeps valuable organics out of the landfill. Howard County provides FREE compost bins to residents at 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr, Suite 514 or Alpha Ridge Landfill (2350 Marriottsville Rd). Need guidance? Visit our compost website or attend a compost demonstration. 
Paper Towels & Napkins - Are They Recyclable?

Paper towels and napkins are NOT RECYCLABLE. The short paper fibers (which give them their softness) aren't able to make new products. If you are part of the green bin program, you can put your paper towels and napkins out for composting. Otherwise, paper towels and napkins belong in the trash. Reduce your waste and use reusable cloth towels and napkins.
Shredding Event - May 16th
Howard County residents can bring up to 3 bags or boxes of paper to be shredded onsite at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center (2400 Rt 97) from 9am to 1pm or whenever the truck is full. This event will be held rain or shine. Please visit our shredding website to learn about what shredding actually does to the paper.
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Bureau of Environmental Services
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 514
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-6444