Most townhouse developments in Harper's Choice have common area trash collection; a specific location where residents are required to place their trash and recycling for the county to pickup on collection day. On some streets, there is no townhouse association, so there is no one, except the residents, to clean up the area once the items have been removed. The land, in this case, is typically part of the County right of way, maintained by the adjacent homeowner. That said, all residents who use this area for trash are responsible to help clean up when there is trash or debris left behind. Some tips to help keep these areas clean:

Use trash containers with tight-fitting lids; no loose bags or boxes of trash.

Place recycling in the blue bins provided by the County. Need one? Call 410-313-6444.

Follow your trash collection schedule - items should not be placed out earlier than 6 p.m. the evening prior to your collection day.

When you collect your bins and cans, take a moment to pick up any debris that may have been left behind.

Ever hear of the broken window theory? Areas that are kept clean and debris-free encourage others to do the same. You can help build a sense of community, one piece of trash at a time!