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01 Cover
02 Table of Contents
03 A New Way to Get Around
04 Getting Ready for the Big Game
05 College Park Day is Coming!
06 Fall Cleanups at DPW
07 What's Coming to College Park?
08 City Events
09 Announcements
10 Election Guide
11 Tips from our City Committees
12 Public Notices

Fall Cleanups at DPW


October 12 and 26, 2019

7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Department of Public Works

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FALL CLEANUPS

Saturdays, October 12 & 26, 2019

7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

9217 51st Avenue

The Department of Public Works will be open for City residents to drop-off bulky trash, electronics and block Styrofoam for recycling, brush, and yard trim.

  • The following will be available for purchase and pick-up: Rain barrels ($72), yard waste carts ($25), and backyard compost bins ($20).
  • 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.
  • Residents may dispose of one of each of the following items per year for free: air conditioners, heat pumps, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators. Tires will incur a disposal fee of $4.00 each.
  • Wood mulch and Smartleaf® screened compost will also be available, you don’t need to be a resident in order to purchase.
  • Hazardous materials will not be accepted (light bulbs or tubes, batteries, shingles, propane tanks, paint, etc.)
  • We will be accepting donations for Community Forklift and GreenDrop. Clean out your homes, garages, and sheds, and bring the items you no longer use or need. Donations should be in good condition.

Call or email the Department of Public Works with questions or for more information at 240.487.3590 or publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov.

REDUCE…REUSE…RECYCLE!

Community Forklift and GreenDrop will accept donations that are still in good condition. Clean out your homes, garages, and sheds, and bring the items you no longer use or need and donate them for reuse. Donations are tax deductable. The following types of materials will be collected separately so they may be reused:

  • Community Forklift: Building, remodeling, and gardening materials – any surplus or salvaged (in GOOD condition) items from your latest home or garden improvement job, including but not limited to: bricks and pavers, plumbing and light fixtures, tiles and flooring material, cabinets, doors, gardening supplies, and tools. Click here for full list of acceptable items.

  • GreenDrop: Clothing and household items – cookware, dishes, books, linens, games, toys, clothes, shoes, and intact furniture items (NO upholstered furniture or mattresses/box springs). Click here for full list of acceptable items.

Missed our cleanup dates to donate? Both Community Forklift and GreenDrop are open daily and accept donations. Visit their websites for further information.