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

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 […]

Baltimore County Christmas tree recycling collection to begin January 9

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 […]

Baltimore County announces agency closures for Christmas, New Year’s holidays

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health and Human Services clinics and County senior centers, will be closed on Friday, December 23, Monday December 26, and Monday, January 2, 2023 in recognition of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Towson Loop and CountyRide service will not operate on Monday December 26 or Monday, January 2. All branches of […]

Separate yard materials collection in Baltimore County to end in December, resume in April

TOWSON, MD—The separate collection of yard materials (for Baltimore County residents with “Y” days on their collection schedules) will halt in December, and will resume in April 2023. The date of the last 2022 “Y” day varies among collection schedules. Residents should refer to their particular schedule for details (the final “Y” day will occur within the first two weeks […]

Baltimore County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday, late-week trash collection schedules to ‘slide’

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health and Human Services clinics and testing sites, will be closed on Thursday, November 24. 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 […]

Public hearing scheduled for Baltimore County trash, recycling collection regulation changes

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management will be holding a public hearing in October regarding proposed changes to solid waste collection regulations. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPWT) is proposing revisions to the Bureau of Solid Waste Management’s (BSWM) “Regulation for Baltimore County Residential Trash and Recycling Collection” regarding bulk item collection and […]

No Baltimore County trash, recycling or yard materials collection on Labor Day; drop-off centers closed

TOWSON, MD – On Monday, September 5, 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 new “slide” schedule for make-up collection days. All trash, recycling and yard material curbside collections scheduled on or after Monday, September 5, […]

Baltimore County encourages residents to dispose of rechargeable batteries properly

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials are reminding residents that rechargeable batteries should not be placed in household trash or single stream recycling. Disposing of these items in the trash or recycling can lead to fires in collection trucks and Baltimore County facilities, damaging equipment and endangering workers. Batteries that fall into the “rechargeable” category include lithium ion, nickel metal hydride, nickel-cadmium […]