Baltimore County trash, recycling to be collected on Good Friday

TOWSON, MD—On Friday, March 29, there will be no interruption of normal trash and single stream recycling collection in Baltimore County. In addition, all county drop-off centers will be open on the “Good Friday” holiday. Residents are advised to set their trash and recycling at its designated curbside/alley collection point after 6 p.m. on the night before scheduled collection. Additional […]

Baltimore County to host online compost bin, rain barrel sale for Earth Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will host an online pre-order sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 each and rain barrels are available for $65 each. Prices include tax. This sale is not limited to residents of […]

Olszewski announces plans to consider adding additional capacity to Eastern Sanitary Landfill to extend site longevity

UPDATE: A public information meeting date has been set. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to explore potential vertical expansion of the Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh — which fulfills a key recommendation of the Baltimore County Solid Waste Work Group and is anticipated to extend the longevity of the site […]

Baltimore County government offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, senior centers, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed – and CountyRide will not operate – on Monday, January 15, 2024 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will operate as […]

Baltimore County announces Christmas tree recycling collection dates

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 8, 2024. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 13 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—they […]

Baltimore County offices to close for Christmas

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Christmas holiday, Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, December 25th. 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 […]

New trash, recycling schedules to be mailed to Baltimore County residents

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation will mail new trash and recycling collection schedules to single-family homes.  The schedules will be sent out in mid-December. These annual schedules will cover all of 2024 and contain specific collection-day information for each addresses throughout the County. As different areas have different collection days, it is important that residents […]