The City of College Park Department of Public Works will be open for City residents to drop-off bulky trash, white goods, electronics recycling, brush, and yard trim. You must be a resident of the City of College Park and bring proof of City residency in order to participate, although anyone can buy compost or wood mulch during this event.

Special events include:

• Document Shredding - October 10 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Bring your old tax records, medical paperwork, and any other confidential information to be shredded while you wait. All paper will be recycled. You must be a resident of the City of College Park and bring proof of residency to participate.

• Paint Recycling - October 24 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Yuck Old Paint will be on hand to collect latex and oil-based paint. Paint needs to be in the original container. The City of College Park is partnering with Yuck Old Paint to collect paint from residents. This is a free service for College Park residents only. A representative of Yuck Old Paint will be on hand Saturday, October 24 to collect used latex and oil-based paint for recycling. Paint must be in original containers.

NEW THIS YEAR! ONLY DURING CLEAN-UP DAYS, THE FOLLOWING WILL BE COLLECTED:

• Household batteries for recycling. This includes rechargeable batteries such as Li-Ion, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Ni-Zn; Single-use alkaline batteries such as AA, AAA, 9V, C, D, button cell, and lithium primary. No damaged batteries or automotive batteries can be accepted.
• Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes – must be intact. Includes U-shaped or circular fluorescent lamps, High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, Ultraviolet (UV) lamps, Incandescent Bulbs, Halogen or Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s).
• Block Styrofoam for recycling (coolers and large blocks of packing material). No packing peanuts, cups or plates.