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Baltimore County offices closed for Christmas holiday

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Christmas holiday, Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

Additionally, Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed. County parking meters are free on the holiday.

No Trash, Recycling or Yard Materials Collection on Christmas Day; Drop-Off Centers Closed

On Wednesday, December 25, trash, single stream recyclables and yard materials will not be collected in Baltimore County, and all drop-off centers will be closed.

Residents are reminded that this holiday will follow the County’s “slide” schedule for make-up collection days. All trash, recycling and yard material curbside collections scheduled on or after Wednesday, December 25, will shift and occur one day later that week:



  • Wednesday collections shift to Thursday
  • Thursday collections shift to Friday
  • Friday collections shift to Saturday

For addresses on a twice-per-week trash schedule, the first trash collection during the holiday week will occur per the rules above, and the second trash collection will not occur.

If further clarification is needed, residents may consult their specific collection schedule to learn when to set out materials during weeks that contain a collection holiday. Schedules are available for download on the Bureau of Solid Waste Management’s website and may also be requested by calling 410-887-2000.

Drop-off centers will be open with normal hours on Thursday, December 26.

Residents can view Baltimore County’s complete Holiday Closing Calendar here.

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