May News from
Howard County Recycling
Memorial Day - Collections Slide
There will be NO CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS on Monday, May 31.

Curbside collections of recycling, yard trim, food scraps and trash will slide and be made one day later that week. Bulk item collection will slide with trash collection.
Scrap metal collection will remain as scheduled and will not slide. Please place all items out by 6am to ensure collection.

The Alpha Ridge Landfill and County offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 31.

Learn which days affect curbside collections.
Commercial Landfill Permit Update
As of May 1, 2021, Commercial Account holders and Contractors at Alpha Ridge Landfill must pay for disposal fees at the scale house for each transaction. Credit Card is preferred, but cash and checks will be accepted. The only accounts that will be billed will be those with an active credit account and deposit on file. 

See Commercial Permits for credit account application.

Billing for April 2021 charges and other previous billing must be paid by May 31.
"Mini" GreenFest 2021 Results
On Saturday, April 10th, a "mini" GreenFest event was held at Howard Community College. This outdoor event included a small native plant sale & document shredding. 40 rain barrels and 50 compost bins were distributed to residents. About 20,000 lbs of sensitive documents were shredded on-site.
Online workshops, presentations and vendor bios are still available on our website. A special thanks to all our vendors, college staff and volunteers who helped make our "mini" GreenFest possible.

We'll see you all in 2022!
Rain Barrel Giveaways
Rain Barrel Giveaways will resume for limited time!
Due to COVID, all public in-person rain barrel workshops are canceled.

In lieu of in-person demonstrations, an online training is available to Howard County residents. Once all training material is complete, residents can pick up a free rain barrel (limit one per household).

Rain barrel pickups will be held on certain Saturdays from May-September at the gazebo at the Alpha Ridge Landfill. When collecting your rain barrel please be sure to wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols.
Takeout Containers
Ordering takeout from local restaurants and food establishments is a great way to support businesses during this difficult time.

But what can do you with all that packaging?
Whether it's plastic clamshells, cardboard boxes, or rigid plastics, our Sustainable Shopping page is there to help you navigate best disposal options for the many types of carryout containers. Download our guide here.

Is something missing from our list? Send us an email with a photo of the container and we'll let you how to recycle or dispose it.
Yard Trim Collection Reminder
The 2021 Yard Trim season has resumed!
Remember: areas receiving yard trim collection must set material out in paper bags, bins or bundles. Yard trim in plastic bags will not be accepted.

Material must be out by 6am of collection day.

For all collections guidelines, please visit our website.
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9801 Broken Land Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
2350 Marriottsville Road
Marriottsville, MD 21104
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(410) 313-6444 help@HowardCountyRecycles.org
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