City Services & Events
April Cleanup Saturdays
April 10 & 24 | 7:30 a.m. to Noon
On Saturdays, April 10 and 24 from 7:30 a.m. to noon, the City of College Park’s Department of Public Works (9217 51st Avenue) will be hosting its annual April Cleanup Saturdays events where residents can drop off bulk trash, yard waste, electronics for recycling, and more. Proof of City residency is required for participation. Residents and non-residents can also purchase compost and wood mulch at these events. This April, the Department of Public Works will be collecting household goods for GreenDrop as well as collecting household batteries (limit 10 batteries, no automotive), light bulbs (limit 4), and fluorescent tubes (limit 2) for recycling. Residents can also bring bulk trash, appliances, metals, electronics for recycling, brush and yard waste, and block Styrofoam. All appliance, TV and monitor fees will be waived during this event. Residents can get one cubic yard of the City’s Smartleaf screened compost for free during the event. Limit 1 cubic yard per resident; proof of residency required. Bring an open bed truck or your own containers and shovels to pickup.
Yuck old paint will be collected on Saturday, April 10 at $5 per can on Saturday, April 10. See below for details. Yuck Paint Details: • Latex and oil paint only in any condition (no spray paint)
• Paint must be in original containers. In order for the paint to be properly used, the contents on the inside must match the label on the outside. Payment Terms: • Payment will be collected on-site in the form of cash, credit card, or check.
• Residents pay $5/per can (quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon bucket)
• There is no limit on the number of households who want to participate, nor a limit on the number of cans per household.
City Bus Transportation for Seniors
The City of College Park Seniors Program offers curb-to-curb bus transportation to City residents aged 62 and older. A minimum 2- business day notice is required. Rides are provided as scheduling allows.
Priority is given for medical appointments and shopping within Prince George’s County, inside a 7- mile radius of the City.
COVID-19 Vaccines Extended boundary transportation service may be scheduled to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine, within Prince George’s County, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. More limited service may be available for vaccines on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after 3:00 p.m.
Rides are subject to scheduling and capacity restrictions. Please call the City’s Seniors Program at 301-345-8100 to schedule or for more information.
For more information, please contact the City’s Seniors Program at seniors@collegeparkmd.gov or 301-345-8100.
Other Transportation Options for Seniors
The transportation options listed below are potential services that Seniors can use to get to their vaccine appointments or for other transportation needs. The City of College Park is not associated with any of the listed options, nor does it endorse them. This section is for informational purposes only. *The City of College Park is not responsible for or connected to the following services.
Cab:
Prince George’s County Call-a-Cab has reduced fare for County senior and disabled residents. A brief application form can be accessed at princegeorgescountymd.gov. The program offers reduced fare of a $10.00 coupon purchase for $20.00 worth of coupons. Contact Call a Cab at 301-883-5656 for additional information. The College Park Seniors Program can mail you a copy of the application if desired, by calling 301-345-8100.
Metro Acess:
Metro Access offers door-door transit service to qualified persons. Request an application at wmata.com or ask the College Park Seniors Program 301-345-8100 to mail an application to your residence. The application must be completed by a health care professional certifying eligibility. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Metro Access at 301-562-5360.
Silver Cab: Dispatch Silver Cab taxi service at 301-577-2000. Uber: “Uber” arranges door-to-door rides at uber.com or by downloading the app. Lyft: Download the “Lyft” app for their ride-sharing program at lyft.com.