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Olszewski announces Baltimore County closures for Juneteenth

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, CountyRide van service, the Towson Loop, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities to close for Memorial Day holiday on Monday

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard […]

Second round of bulk trash collections for Baltimore County residents to begin in July

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—This year’s second bulk item collection schedule for Baltimore County residents will begin in July and run through December. Postcards with upcoming bulk hauling collection dates have been mailed to residents and can be found in the annual Program Guide and Collection Schedule, by calling the Bureau of Solid Waste Management at 410-887-2000 or searching by address on the […]

Baltimore County yard materials recycling collection resumes April 1, paper bags required for set-out

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Beginning April 1, 2023, yard materials will be collected separately for recycling from Baltimore County residents with “Y” days on their schedules. These separate yard material collections will occur from April 1 through as late as December 14. If a resident’s schedule has no “Y” days, their yard materials will continue to be collected with trash year-round. Residents may […]

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Baltimore County expands crab pot debris removal, begins oyster shell recycling [VIDEO]

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited the Essex waterfront on Tuesday morning to spotlight the second year of a program to remove derelict crab pots and fishing gear from the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay, and announced a collection site for oyster shell recycling. In conjunction with Maryland non-profit Oyster Recovery Partnership, the County program has mapped thousands of […]

Baltimore County hosting compost bin, rain barrel sale through April 12

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is hosting on online sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 and rain barrels for $65 (tax included) and can be ordered through Wednesday, April 12. Orders will be available for pickup on Saturday, […]

Baltimore County schools, offices to be closed for Presidents’ Day

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government schools, offices, libraries, and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Health department clinics, libraries and senior centers will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will be open as usual. Trash […]

Baltimore County Christmas tree recycling collection to begin January 9

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 9, 2023. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 15 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—please […]

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