Recycling...
Silhouettes of People Holding the Flag of USA
Easier than waving the flag. 
 
P.S. Happy Fourth!
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HHW Drop-off
Household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off days at Alpha Ridge Landfill continues until the last Saturday in November. HHW days are Saturdays only 8am-4pm.
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July 2015
4th of July Collection Schedule

Trash, recycling and yard trim collection will follow the normal schedule for the week of the Fourth of July with the exception of the houses in Ellicott City that are normally collected on Saturday. Collection for those houses will slide to Monday, July 6th.

 

The Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed Saturday, July 4th.

 

Historic Ellicott City Main Street will have normal collection on Friday, July 3rd.

 
Mow a Healthier, More Natural Lawn
For a healthier lawn, "Mow it high or leave it lie." This practice encourages deeper roots and helps the grass retain moisture.   www.HowardCountyRecycles.org  
 
Have a Greener Fourth of July Picnic

When planning your Fourth of July picnic or barbeque, remember that the greener option is to always use reusable plates, cups, and cutlery. Plastic forks, knives and spoons are NOT recyclable in Howard County. However, they can always be collected, washed and used again.

 
Food Scrap Recycling at Alpha Ridge Landfill

Summer is a great time for fresh, local produce. Sweet corn, watermelon, string beans, the list is endless. If you don't compost food scraps at home, bring all of your fruit and vegetable scraps to the Alpha Ridge Landfill for recycling at the compost facility. For a full list of what's acceptable, visit  www.HowardCountyRecycles.org

 
Recycling - What to put in, what to leave out

Howard County has the most dedicated Recyclers who want to recycle everything! However, the truth is not everything is recyclable, especially if it plastic. For example:

 

Small items like drink straws, plastic utensils, empty glue sticks and toothbrushes are too small to be recycled at the recycling plant. Please place those in the trash.

 

Consider carrying a reusable straw (available in stainless steel, acrylic or bamboo) to reduce your trash. Seems like a small thing, but over time it really adds up!

Bureau of Environmental Services
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 514
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-6444