Now that the Holidays are Over...
Holiday Light Recycling
Holiday string lights, working or non-working, are accepted for recycling at MOM's Organic Market (9801 Rhode Island Avenue). The string lights are collected for recycling until January 31.
Please remove lights from bags/packaging and place in designated holiday lights recycling bin located in the lobby when you enter MOM's Organic Market.
What happens to the waste? Collected lights are broken down through smelting or shredding to recover raw commodities. These raw commodities are then used to create roofing and construction materials, piping, car batteries, other electronics, lead wheel weights, flatware, jewelry, and more!
Christmas Tree Recycling
Christmas Tree Recycling will occur in the month of January by the Department of Public Works. Trees will be collected by appointment only.
To request a pickup, please call DPW at 240-487-3590. Please remove all decorations and place the tree at the curb for collection.
Collected trees are recycled into mulch which the City uses for landscaping. Residents can also purchase the mulch from the City to use for a variety of gardening needs.
The City Really got Decked Out this Holiday Season!
It was another wonderful holiday season in the City this past December. We saw tons of lights, inflatables, reindeer, lighted presents, snowflakes, candy canes, snow globes, tinsel and wreaths decorating many homes in the City with cheer. Thank you to all who participated in the City’s Deck the City Holiday Decorating Contest and made our community all the more brighter and festive this holiday season.
2019 WINNERS
DISTRICT 1
1st Place: 9121 48th Place
2nd Place: 9500 Rhode Island Avenue & 5208 Huron Street
DISTRICT 2
1ST Place: 8410 49th Avenue
2nd Place: 4802 Berwyn Road
DISTRICT 3
1ST Place: 7011 Wake Forest Drive & 14 Frat Row
DISTRICT 4
1ST Place: 9208 Davidson Street & 9000 Gettysburg Lane
One Warm Coat Drive
The City of College Park, with One Warm Coat, a national non-profit organization, held our annual coat drive from last November 4 through December 3. We had over 200 coats donated for men, women and children. There were accessories donated as well, including a variety of hats, scarves and gloves.
The majority of items donated were distributed to the College Park Food Bank. The remaining items were donated to some families in need who participate in services with the City's Department of Youth, Family and Senior Services.
We would like to thank all who donated, Department of Public Works Staff and the UMD Office of Community Engagement for their efforts in making this event a success.
