COLLEGE PARK RESIDENT GUIDE - SPRING/SUMMER 2021
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CITY OF COLLEGE PARK RESIDENT GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021
CITY OF COLLEGE PARK
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FOOD SCRAP
DROP-OFF
Instead of throwing out food scraps, City residents can drop them off for free at:
The Department of Public Works
9217 51st Avenue, available 24/7
Old Town Playground & Community Garden
7504 Columbia Avenue, available 24/7
Hollywood Farmers Market
9801 Rhode Island Avenue, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., during season only
Getting started is easy as 1-2-3!
1. Get a bucket with a lid (we have 5-gallon buckets available at the Department of Public
Works) and a kitchen collector for your food scraps. Use compostable bags only. Place only
accepted items; if in doubt, leave it out!
2. When your kitchen collector is full, empty it into your larger bucket.
3. Empty your bucket at the City's designated drop-off locations. Rinse and repeat!
WHAT CAN I DROP-OFF?
ACCEPTED
Fruits & Vegetables
Coffee Grounds & Tea Leaves
Dry Goods
Breads, Pasta, Nuts, Rice & Grains
Dairy Products, Eggs & Egg Shells
Meat, Fish, Poultry & Bones
Cooked or Uncooked
Food Soiled Paper Products
Napkins, Paper Towels, Teabags & Coffee Filters
NOT ACCEPTED
Plastic products of any kind
Pet waste or diapers
Crab or oyster shells FOR MORE INFO...
Grease or fats
Ash from wood or charcoal www.collegeparkmd.gov/foodscraps
240.487.3590
LETTER
from the
MAYOR
Spring/Summer 2021
Dear City of College Park Resident,
Congratulations on being a resident of our community! Our City is a vibrant mix of longtime residents
and newcomers. Thanks for being part of the diversity that makes College Park thrive.
In this Resident Guide, you will find information about upcoming events, projects, major
announcements and more activities in our community this spring and summer. The back of this
booklet has some handy information about our community and City services.
Further information is available on the City’s web site at www.collegeparkmd.gov. Check there often
for updates and current event information. Like and follow our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
pages and sign up for our College Park Connected email list for the most up-to-date information.
I hope you and your family will find this Resident Guide useful and that it inspires you to get involved
to make our City an even better place to live. See you at an event soon!
Sincerely,
Patrick L. Wojahn
Mayor
DIRECTORY
MAIN CITY NUMBER................................. 240.487.3500
24/7 HOTLINE........................................... 240.487.3588
Noise complaints, code enforcement, fallen trees, illegal dumping, etc.
CITY MANAGER & ADMINISTRATION
8400 Baltimore Ave., Suite 375, College Park, MD 20740
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
City Manager...................................................... 240.487.3501
citymanager@collegeparkmd.gov
City Clerk............................................................. 240.487.3501
cityclerkoffice@collegeparkmd.gov
CITY VISION Communications & Events............................... 240.487.3501
College Park is vibrant cpcommunications@collegeparkmd.gov
forward-thinking City with a events@collegeparkmd.gov
welcoming community that Economic Development................................... 240.487.3506
celebrates our history and economicdevelopment@collegeparkmd.gov
diversity and strives for innovation, Finance................................................................ 240.487.3509
connectivity, and sustainability. finance@collegeparkmd.gov
Human Resources............................................. 240.487.3533
humanresources@collegeparkmd.gov
CITY MISSION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES
We provide excellent services, 8400 Baltimore Ave., Suite 340, College Park, MD 20740
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
transparent and inclusive
governance, and advocate for our Main Number...................................................... 240.487.3570
residents to enhance the quality of Public Safety & Code Enforcement............... 240.487.3570
life for our diverse community. publicservices@collegeparkmd.gov
Animal Control................................................... 240.487.3575
animalcontrol@collegeparkmd.gov
Parking Enforcement........................................ 240.487.3520
parkingenforcement@collegeparkmd.gov
CONNECT DEPT. OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WITH THE CITY! 8400 Baltimore Ave., Suite 340, College Park, MD 20740
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Main Number...................................................... 240.487.3538
planning@collegeparkmd.gov
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
9217 51st Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Get the most up-to-date news, events Main Number...................................................... 240.487.3590
and more by signing up for City emails, publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov
and following us on Facebook, Twitter
Engineering Division......................................... 240.487.3590
and Instagram! engineering@collegeparkmd.gov
Email: collegeparkmd.gov/cpconnect
DEPT. OF YOUTH, FAMILY & SENIOR SERVICES
4912 Nantucket Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Facebook: City of College Park, MD
Monday & Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Instagram: @collegeparkmd
Youth & Family Services................................... 240.487.3550
Twitter: @collegepark_md families@collegeparkmd.gov
Seniors Program................................................ 301.345.8100
seniors@collegeparkmd.gov
(9014 Rhode Island Ave., Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
INSIDE
6 COVID-19 UPDATES & VACCINE INFO
8 YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
10 RENOUNCING SYSTEMIC RACISM
12 BEE CITY USA & POLLINATORS
NEW PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM
13 An Easier Way to Get Parking Permits & Passes
14 NEW CITY STRATEGIC PLAN
16 NEW BULK TRASH PILOT PROGRAM
CITY HOLIDAY 18 CITY EVENTS & NEWS
CLOSURES
20 PROJECT UPDATES
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 31 22 ARE YOU PREPARED?
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Monday, July 5
23 REUSE & DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
LABOR DAY
24 ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Monday, September 6
25 SPRING CLEANUP SATURDAYS
VETERAN'S DAY
Thursday, November 11 26 CONTROLLING MOSQUITOES
RECYCLE RIGHT
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY 28 + Refuse and Recycling Collection Reminders
Thursday, November 25 through SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Friday, November 26 30 Special Trash Collections FAQ, Soft or Woody Yard Waste
Refuse & Recycling Collections may be
shifted depending on the holiday date. Visit 32 COMPOST & WOOD MULCH
collegeparkmd.gov/events for details.
33 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Neighborhoods................................................................. 33
Mayor & Council and Council Meetings...................... 34
Parks and Playgrounds................................................... 36
Parking................................................................................ 37
Trees & Gardens............................................................... 38
Pets & Animal Welfare.................................................... 39
Grant Programs................................................................. 40
City Code Fast Facts....................................................... 41
Report a Problem............................................................. 42
Code of Student Conduct.............................................. 43
Frequently Used Numbers............................................. 43
COVID-19
UPDATES
For the latest in City updates related
to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
pandemic, please visit
www.collegeparkmd.gov/covid19.
Here is a quick summary of
current (as of March 15, 2021)
COVID-19 requirements from the
State of Maryland and Prince
George’s County. This is not a
comprehensive list, but is meant
to be used as a guide to help all
College Park residents understand
the requirements, how to report
issues, and the enforcement of
those requirements.
VACCINE
DISTRIBUTION
COVID-19 vaccines are free to all residents who live or work in
Prince George’s County -- regardless of insurance coverage
or immigration status -- and are currently being distributed to
eligible residents. More information can be found below:
For current phases, eligibility, FAQs, and more information:
http://mypgc.us/covidvaccine
Eligible County residents are required to fill out this vaccine
pre-registration form:
https://covid19vaccination.princegeorgescountymd.gov
Even if you are not currently eligible, you are encouraged to
pre-register at the above link. You will be notified as
appointments become available.
Vaccine Registration Hotline (7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.):
for County residents who need help registering for the vaccine
or don’t have access online, dial 311 and press #
State of Maryland vaccine phase and vaccine clinic locations:
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine
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SOCIAL DISTANCING – GENERAL RULE • Please call the City’s 24/7 Hotline at 240-487-
Follow the most current guidance from CDC and 3588. The City will forward all COVID-19 related
Maryland Department of Health: complaints to the County’s Department of Health
• Avoid large gatherings and crowded places. and to UMD's Office of Student Conduct (if
• Stay at least six (6) feet (both indoors and outdoors) applicable).
from those who are not in your immediate • To report directly to the County, call 311 or email
household. covidcompliance@co.pg.md.us.
• To file a report with the UMD Compliance Reporting
FACE COVERINGS AND MASKS System, visit go.umd.edu/4MarylandReport.
A face covering or mask must fully cover a person’s • The County’s Department of Health oversees all
nose and mouth and be secured to the person’s head. COVID-19 related matters and will either investigate
This includes scarves, bandanas, and disposable and or contact local law enforcement if needed.
cloth coverings. • Continue to call 9-1-1 to report any emergencies.
• Everyone over the age of five (5) must wear a face • COVID-19 related questions and concerns can be
covering outdoors or indoors (such as on public found on the County's website or by calling the
transportation, in schools, religious facilities, stores, County Health Hotline at 301-883-6627.
restaurants, healthcare facilities, outdoor sporting • The County has also set up a COVID related scam
venues, indoor recreation centers, fitness centers hotline (410-576-6300) and website.
and salons) at any public location. Governor’s
Order 21-02-23-01, dated January 28, 2021; Prince
ENFORCEMENT
George’s County Executive’s Order, see County
Press Release dated November 12, 2020. • The State has declared that each law enforcement
officer of the State shall execute and enforce the
• There are some exceptions, like if rigorously
State’s Order and any local Order. A person who
exercising or if communicating with someone
willfully violates the State’s or any Local Orders
who has a hearing impairment. Read the
is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is
Governor's Order or the County Executive’s Order
subject to imprisonment not exceeding one year
and the County Health Officer Directive and
and/or a fine not exceeding $5,000. Governor’s
Order for Enhanced Consumer and Employee
Order.
Safety dated November 12, 2020 for the further
information. • Prince George’s County directives and orders will
be enforced by the County’s Health Department
• Prince George's County requires that retail and
with the assistance of additional County agencies
business establishments take all steps necessary
including law enforcement as needed. County
to ensure that customers are compliant. Health
Health Officer Directive and Order.
Officer’s Directive and Order.
• The County will conduct scheduled and
unscheduled inspections through its Ambassador
LIMIT ON GATHERINGS
Program of retail and business establishments. Any
Prince George's County restricts all gatherings to a
retail and business establishment that does not
maximum of 20 persons at all indoor locations and
comply with the County’s Directive and Order will
venues and a maximum of 50 persons at all outdoor
be subject to a fine of $1,000 and if non-compliant
locations and venues (County Executive Order No. 8 -
during a subsequent inspection, the establishment
2021, March 11, 2021).
will be subject to closure by the County.
Planned larger gatherings and events must be • A person who knowingly and willfully violates
canceled or postponed. CDC, Maryland Department of the County’s Directive and Order is guilty of a
Health, and Prince George's County social distancing misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to
protocols must be followed (maintaining physical imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine not
distance of at least six feet between persons). exceeding $5,000 or both.
• Violations and fines based on City Code Chapter
STANDING IN LINE 141-1 may be issued by City Code Enforcement
When queueing outside for entry to commercial whenever the Governor or County Executive and
establishments or other businesses, you must maintain Health Officer orders are violated.
six (6) foot social distancing unless with members of • Repeated violations can result in the revocation of
your immediate household. Masks are required. the City’s rental occupancy permit.
• UMD students who are in violation will be referred
REPORTING to the Office of Student Conduct for possible
To report any potential infractions, including large sanctions.
gatherings:
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YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH MATTERS!
May is Mental Health Awareness month. During this time, an
emphasis is placed on fighting stigma, providing support,
educating the public and advocating for policies that support
people with mental illness and their families. Each year, millions
of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. This
has been especially true over the last year as the COVID-19
pandemic has caused increased stress and anxiety for all of us.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and
social well-being which all affect how we think, feel, and act
especially in times of stress. During the COVID-19 pandemic,
concerns about mental health have grown significantly as the
pandemic has greatly impacted all of our lives. Many people
find themselves facing new challenges and changes that are
stressful and overwhelming. This has resulted in an increase of
anxiety, depression, grief/loss, etc.
We cannot take care of others unless we first take care of
ourselves. When we’re caught up in intense events and taking
care of other people, it’s easy to forget that our health matters.
You cannot eliminate stress from your life, but you can find ways
to take care of yourself so that stress does not overwhelm you.
WAYS TO PRIORITIZE YOUR OWN MENTAL HEALTH:
• Take a moment to pay attention and notice how you are
feeling. Deep breaths and stretching can help.
• Take breaks from the reading/seeing/hearing the news
and replace is with something you enjoy.
• Take care of your body by getting enough sleep, exercising
regularly, and eating healthy.
• Stay connected. Reach out to trusted ones and share with
them how you feel and see how they are doing.
• Seek out help. If you notice that you are feeling overwhelmed
with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or depression that are
also getting or feel like you may want to harm yourself or
others it is important to get help from a clergy member,
counselor/therapist, or healthcare provider.
SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Children and adolescents can face the same mental illness
conditions that adults face. Similar to adults, children and
adolescents find themselves facing continued challenges due
to the pandemic and it is having a great impact on their mental
health. Some common reactions to stress in children include
excessive anxiety, worries or fears, sleep disturbances, irritability
and aggressive behaviors, separation anxiety, headaches,
stomachaches, and changes in appetite. In adolescents,
common raections include excessive anxiety, worries, fears,
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changes in weight or eating patterns, withdrawal from peers,
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headaches, stomachaches, drop in grades, are resources for prevention, treatment, trauma-
loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed, informed care, and recovery support options for
difficulty in concentrating, changes in mood, and mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
an increase in risky behaviors. Mental Health is important for all and help is
available, for children, parents, adults, caretakers
Ways to nurture your child’s mental health: and families if you need it.
• Listen and recognize their feelings
• Create and maintain healthy routines (children RESOURCES
and teens thrive with structure) • Anxiety and Depression Association of
• Stay connected through open and honest America provides information on prevention,
communication, playing together, etc. treatment and symptoms of anxiety,
• Practice your own self-care. Children and depression and related conditions (240-485-
adolescents learn from watching the adults 1001)
around them • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Find time to have fun together! provides information on mental health issues
and ways to cope with stress during COVID-19
• Know when to seek out additional help. If
your child or adolescent is experiencing any • NAMI Prince George’s County provides online
of the above symptoms, it may be helpful support groups for families, adults living with
to get additional help by speaking to their mental illness, and other programs. Helpline:
pediatrician and teacher, while also finding 800-950-NAMI or text “NAMI” to 741741
a therapist who can help. If your child has • Children’s Mental Health Matters provides
spoken about having thoughts of self-harm or numerous resources for parents and families,
suicide, seek help immediately. Not everyone teens, young adults, and teachers
talks about suicide, and research has shown • Prince George’s County Crisis Center
that suicide increases in adolescents and provides various crisis services to individuals
adults in high stress situations. and groups experiences mental health crisis.
Hotline number is (301)429-2185.
If a friend or family member is showing signs of a • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
mental health problem or are reaching out to you provides information on bipolar disorder
for help, offer support by: and depression, offers in-person and online
• Finding out if they are getting the care that support groups and forums (800-826-3632)
they need/want; if not, connect them to help • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Expressing your concern and support provides referrals to support groups and
• Reminding them that help is available and mental health professionals, resources on
that mental health problems can be treated loss, and suicide prevention info (888-333-
• Asking questions, listening to ideas, and 2377)
being responsive when the topic of mental • The Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-
health problems come up 8255) connects callers to trained crisis
• Reassuring them that you care about them counselors
• Offering to help with everyday tasks • National Domestic Violence Hotline provides
24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and
• Including them in your plans—continue to
info on domestic violence (800-799-7233)
invite them without being overbearing, even
if they resist your invitations
The City's Department of Youth, Family and
• Educating others so they know the facts
Senior Services provides community outreach as
about mental health problems and do not
well as family counseling for youth and families to
discriminate
enhance family functioning. We welcome families
• Treating people with mental health problems and seniors regardless of race, religion, gender,
with respect, compassion, and empathy gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or
mental disability. Our department works with
MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AT EVERY AGE youth and seniors who are dealing with a variety
Aging is a fact of life and it is important for us of issues including but not limited to bullying, HIV/
to focus on healthy aging, including behavioral AIDS, LGBTQIA+, grief/loss, and social challenges.
health issues. For older adults and seniors, there
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RENOUNCING SYSTEMIC RACISM
On June 9, 2020, the City of College Park’s Mayor CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION VIRTUAL
and Council passed Resolution 20-R-16 Renouncing FORUM SERIES
Systemic Racism and Declaring Support of Black For almost a year now, the City has brought together
Lives. The resolution states that the City’s Mayor and a cross section of our community to discuss race
Council acknowledge that certain public policies have relations and how to begin healing. These forums are
created wide disparities of well-being and opportunity a chance for knowledgeable and invested voices to
among Black people in College Park and throughout share space to discuss the important of real change
the United States that have led to systemic racism. and how to move forward.
This includes the past practice and policy by the
City that has disadvantaged Black residents and the The City has held forums in June, September, and
historically Black community of Lakeland. November of 2020, with the latest forum held in
January 2021. Topics have included Race Relations,
The City’s Mayor and Council has resolved to explicitly, Policing and Black Lives Matter, Racial Equity, and
directly, consciously, and painstakingly seek out and Restorative Justice and the Lakeland community.
confront systemic racism as well as acknowledge and More virtual forums will be scheduled in the future.
apologize for the City’s past history of oppression
and actively seek opportunities for accountability and To view past recordings, view future dates and topics,
truth-telling about past injustices and aggressively or for more information, visit www.collegeparkmd.
seek opportunities for restorative justice. gov/racialequity.
The resolution also states that the Mayor and
Council believe that Black Lives Matter. To read the GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE ON RACE & EQUITY
full proclamation, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/ In September 2019, the City of College Park joined
blacklivesmatter.
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10RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COMMISSION
Restorative Justice is an approach to justice that
focuses on repairing the harm committed against the
victim and the community. Often our understanding
of justice focuses on punishing the offender. Howard
Zehr, one of the early proponents of this approach,
said it is based on harms and needs; obligation to make
things right; and the engagement of the community.
Initially restorative justice was used to deal with
property crimes and issues within the criminal justice
system, but its use has expanded to address historic
wrongs against groups of people.
The Centre for Justice and Reconciliation defines
restorative justice as “a theory of justice that
emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal
behavior. It is best accomplished through cooperative
processes that allow all willing stakeholders to meet,
although other approaches are available when that is
impossible. This can lead to transformation of people,
relationships and communities.”
The harms imposed on the Lakeland community,
the interest of residents to engage in a process of
restorative justice, and the City’s acknowledgment
of its role and responsibility provide an opportunity
to apply a restorative justice approach to collectively
repair the harms.
The Mayor and Council plan to establish a Restorative
Justice Commission to address the City’s past history
of oppression, particularly with regards to the Lakeland
community, and aggressively seek opportunities for
restorative justice.
the Metropolitan Council of Governments (COG)
and the Government Alliance on Race and Equity As a first step toward this goal, the City is establishing
(GARE). GARE is a national network of governments a Steering Committee to help guide the process. The
working to achieve racial equity for all by providing Steering Committee will be asked to:
a training curriculum, policies, plan development, and • Draft a proposed purpose, scope of work, and
facilitators. goals for the Restorative Justice Commission.
• Recommend the composition of the Restorative
Ten other local jurisdictions have participated in
Justice Commission.
the nine-month cohort. City staff attended monthly
training sessions led by GARE trainers and discussed • Draft a proposed framework and timeline for
potential projects in College Park. The trainings the Restorative Justice Commission.
focused on practices local and regional government • Identify resources and facilitators that the
can take to proactively work to advance racial equity, City Council could consider to help ensure this
focusing on eliminating inequities and increasing process will be successful.
success for all. Although COVID-19 interrupted the
on-site meetings, it and many other national events
brought racial inequities to the forefront and have JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY
highlighted the significant work that must be done. The City’s Mayor and Council has proclaimed and
A presentation to Mayor and Council on July 7, recognized June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth National
2020 briefly described GARE and its approach to Freedom Day to acknowledge the historical
addressing racial inequity and discussed the projects significance of the day, and to recommit the City to
the College Park team started utilizing with GARE’s working toward the dismantling of institutionalized
racial equity toolkit. To watch the presentation, visit racism.
www.collegeparkmd.gov/racialequity.
11BEE CITY & POLLINATORS The Bee City USA Committee is a new committee that was formed to enhance community awareness of all urban pollinators (bees, butterflies, moths, and more) in the City of College Park. To maintain the City’s affiliation with Bee City USA, the Committee has to follow guidelines established by the organization. To find out more information on the Bee City Committee, visit https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/ boards#beecity. CURIOUS ABOUT HOW TO PROTECT POLLINATORS? The key to attracting the most pollinators is a diverse garden. Each pollinator is unique in their anatomies and sensorial abilities; planting flowers of different colors, shapes, and sizes will attract different pollinators. For example, a bee that nests in the early spring needs food and habitats that will be different from those of another bee that nests in the summer, or of a butterfly that emerges from its metamorphosis in the late spring. In fact, while for the early-spring bee it will be key that flowers are available early in the season, this will be of no help to the summer bee. Likewise, a late spring butterfly will be able to enjoy the nectar from flowers that were not available to the early-spring bee. When deciding what to plant in your garden, consider plant species that are native to the area and avoid invasive exotic species; a “good” flower mix for pollinators from Europe will not be ideal for Maryland pollinators. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has created a list of species that can be planted depending on the conditions of your land: https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/pages/ habitat/wawildflowers.aspx. Remember, diversity is key! 12
NEW PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM
AN EASIER WAY TO GET PARKING PERMITS & PASSES
City residents can now order their FREE residential www.collegepark.aimsparking.com. Residents can
parking permits and visitor passes online at: www. change their registered vehicles as needed as well
collegepark.aimsparking.com. as update their information and pay or appeal
parking tickets online.
Physical hang tags will no longer be necessary
as the City will now issue residential permits For a printable mail-in permit application, or more
by license plate number (household limits are information about parking in the City, please visit:
determined by parking permit zone) and visitor www.collegeparkmd.gov/parking. More parking
passes (household limits determined by parking related information can be found on page 37 of
permit zone). As we transition to the new system, this Resident Guide.
hang tags will still be issued until June 2021.
Physical visitor passes must be requested and will For any questions or for assistance, please
be mailed to households who request them. email our Parking Enforcement Division at
parkingenforcement@collegeparkmd.gov or call
Registering your vehicle(s) is quick and easy via 240-487-3520.
13In February 2020, the City Council engaged quality of life for our diverse community.
Performance Breakthroughs, Inc. (PBI) to facilitate • VISION: College Park is a vibrant forward-
the update of our plan and assist staff in developing thinking City with a welcoming community that
performance measures. celebrates our history and diversity and strives
for innovation, connectivity, and sustainability.
Since the spring of 2020, the City has held a
dozen virtual focus groups and received a couple The Council’s next step was to develop Five-
hundred survey responses on the vision for the Year Objectives and Key Results (OKR). This
City and current strengths and challenges. PBI OKR methodology has been used by numerous
provided the City Council a briefing of the data successful companies to create high performing
from those meetings and outlined the process organizations and was recommended by our
to develop the new plan. From August through consultants.
November, PBI led Council through developing a
new vision and mission for the plan. Several public The City Council met several times to develop the
meetings were held at The Hotel to meet in-person Five-Year OKRs and on November 17, 2020, the
and have space to maintain social distancing. following OKRs were approved:
The City Council discussed and ultimately adopted • OKR 1: Innovate and improve City services to
the following vision and mission for the City’s enhance quality, value, and accessibility for all
2021-2025 strategic plan: our residents.
• MISSION: We provide excellent services, • OKR 2: Celebrate our history and diversity to
transparent and inclusive governance, and highlight our unique character and build on the
advocate for our residents to enhance the strengths of our community.
14NEW 2021 - 2025
STRATEGIC PLAN
• OKR 3: Preserve and enrich our environment education and learning opportunities for our
and natural beauty to attract people and residents and community’s future.
sustain our City’s future.
• OKR 10: Cultivate an empowered and
• OKR 4: Enhance safety and quality of collaborative organizational culture that is
enforcement to advance our reputation as a high-performing, values employees, and is
safe City. known for excellence.
• OKR 5: Plan and facilitate strategic economic
City staff are developing one-year and quarterly
development and smart growth to support a
objectives and key results that will enable the
variety of businesses that can thrive and serve
City to accomplish the five-year objectives. Staff
the diverse needs of our community.
are also evaluating different software tools to
• OKR 6: Inspire and nurture a welcoming and collectively monitor and update the plan. PBI has
inclusive community that encourages and been assisting in all these efforts and will provide
embodies engagement, collaboration, and the final plan for Council consideration in early
equity throughout our City. 2021.
• OKR 7: Expand and promote alternative
transportation approaches to build a more Please visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/
interconnected and accessible City for all. councilmeetings to view or listen the Special
Council Meetings that developed the plan. More
• OKR 8: Foster and sustain an affordable and information about the Strategic Plan is available at
stable City for individuals and families to live, www.collegeparkmd.gov/strategicplan. For any
work, play and retire here. questions, please contact us at strategicplan@
• OKR 9: Advocate for improving the quality of collegeparkmd.gov.
15NEW BULK TRASH
PILOT PROGRAM
16Last year, the Mayor and Council passed by SCS Engineers in 2019 stated, “This
Ordinance 20-O-02, to amend City Code collection limit would satisfy the needs of
Chapter 119, “Refuse, Solid Waste and nearly 98 percent of the properties that
Special Trash” and Chapter 110, “Fees and requested bulky refuse collection services
Penalties.” It changes how bulky trash is in 2017.” The data collected during this pilot
collected, sets fees for collections of an period will be compared to the 2017 data.
excess number of items, and sets penalties
for violations. WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Until the official start date has been
This Ordinance made changes to bulk announced, you should continue to call
trash collection and includes the following the Department of Public Works to make
provisions: appointments for collection of bulk trash
at 240-487-3590. Staff will ask you to
For a single-family, owner-occupied describe the number and types of items to
residence: be collected, schedule the pick-up and write
Up to four bulky refuse collections per the Workorder.
calendar year, with a maximum total of
20 bulky refuse items, will be free of When Department crew arrives for the
charge to the resident. collection, they will compare the work order
with what they find at the residence and
For a single-family rental property that take a picture. Property owners who have
pays for City trash services: received a bulk trash pick-up will receive a
Up to four bulky refuse collections per statement at the end of the month indicating
calendar year, with a maximum total the number of items collected, and what the
of 29 bulky refuse items, will be free of charge would have been, if any, if fees were
charge. being collected. However, as stated, during
the pilot period, no fees will be assessed.
For quantities and/or frequency more
than stated above, a $20 collection fee WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
per item over the allowable number of The goal of these regulations is to divert
items will be imposed. bulky items from the landfill which will
contribute to the City’s sustainability efforts
All bulky refuse collections must be by encouraging residents to recycle, reuse,
scheduled in advance and the caller must or to donate items that are no longer used.
identify the quantity and type of items Remember that these regulations only
when scheduling a collection. apply to curbside bulk trash collection. City
residents can always bring items for free
Bulky refuse items must be set out neatly to the City clean-up events in the spring
and separated by type. Public Works and fall, or to the Prince George’s County
staff will provide guidance when you landfill for disposal.
make your appointment.
At the end of the pilot period and after
PILOT PERIOD evaluation by the Mayor and Council, a
When the Mayor and Council adopted decision will be made as to the effective
the Ordinance, they decided to delay the start date of the changes.
imposition of fees until after a one-year pilot
period has elapsed. The offical pilot period MORE INFORMATION
ran from March 1, 2020 through February Read the Ordinance and the City's Code
28, 2021, however we are still in the study Chapter 119 online at https://ecode360.
period. During this time, the Department of com/9897317.
Public Works will collect data on the number
of collections and number of items called Copies of this Ordinance may be obtained
in per property address. This additional from the City Clerk’s Office, 8400 Baltimore
data will be evaluated to further assess the Avenue, Suite 375, College Park, MD 20740,
efficacy and impact of the program. The or by calling 240-487-3501, or visit www.
Solid Waste Collection Study conducted collegeparkmd.gov.
17CITY EVENTS
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its
resulting gathering restrictions in Prince
George’s County and the State of Maryland,
many of the City’s annual events have been
canceled. Presently, Prince George’s County
restricts all gatherings to a maximum of
20 persons (whichever is lower) at indoor
locations and venues and 50 persons at
outdoor locations and venues – including
private residences. CDC, Maryland
Department of Health, and Prince George's
County social distancing protocols must be
followed (maintaining physical distance of
at least six feet between persons).
The City is looking to plan some physically
distant with COVID-19 protocols and/or
virtual events in the near future. To stay up-
to-date with City events, follow us on social
media: Facebook (City of College Park, MD);
Twitter (@collegepark_md); and Instagram
(@collegeparkmd). Be sure to subscribe
to our weekly and monthly newsletters for
announcements as well.
Upcoming City events will be posted on our
website at www.collegeparkmd.gov.
The health and safety of our community is
our top priority. We look forward to hosting
COVID-19 compliant events and hope to see
our residents at an annual City of College
Park event!
18ARE YOU GETTING
THE LATEST CITY
NEWS?
Did you know that the City sends out a weekly email with
the latest information, events and announcements? Or that
the City has a monthly newsletter with news, tips, notices,
meetings, events and more?
If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to the City's
emails at collegeparkmd.gov/cpconnect for all the latest
news, press releases, announcements and so much more.
The City is on social media too! Like and follow our Facebook
page (The CIty of College Park, MD or www.facebook.com/
collegeparkmd), Twitter (@collegepark_md or twitter.com/
collegepark_md) and Instagram (@collegeparkmd).
Make sure you are getting all the latest City news directly
from the City!
19PROJECT UPDATES
Here is information about some of the many projects planned and underway throughout the City of
College Park. For status updates, completion dates and more information for all City projects, visit
www.collegeparkmd.gov/projects.
HOLLYWOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT HOLLYWOOD ROAD SIDEWALK
STREETSCAPE PROJECT Location: Hollywood Road between Baltimore
Location: Rhode Island Avenue (between Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue
Muskogee Street and Ontario Road) Estimated Completion Date: Winter 2022 for
Estimated Completion Date: December 2021 for design; construction to be determined
construction
This project is funded for 100% design with a
A Request for Construction Bid Proposals was Safe Routes to School grant from the Maryland
issued in January 2021 with award of contract State Highway Administration (SHA). Sidewalk is
anticipated in March 2021. Work includes the proposed to be added to one side of the road and
removal of the first block of service lanes north the design plans will address the steep slopes,
of Edgewood Road to create pedestrian amenity existing trees and utilities, limited right-of-way
spaces with decorative plazas, site furnishings and and access to the Hollywood Playground and
landscaping (parklets), pedestrian street lighting, adjoining properties. The Request for Proposals
roadway upgrades, intersection improvements, for final design was issued in late December 2020
traffic calming and storm water management. and an engineering consultant has been selected
by the City and is under review by SHA. A contract
award will be made in April.
20CITY HALL FUTURE PARK AT THE END OF ODESSA
Location: Baltimore Avenue and Knox Road Location: East End of Odessa Road
Estimated Completion Date: November 2021 Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2021
Construction on the new building is ongoing. The Design & Engineering contract awarded to
project and construction is continuing without Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. Community Meeting
delay; at the time of this publication, construction was held on January 13, 2020. Preliminary concept
finished building the fourth floor and interior plan received for public comment is available
spaces are being constructed. on our website. Project is currently in review of the
design in permitting and we expect to advertise
More information about this project can be found an RFP for the project in April/May and have
at collegeparkmd.gov/cityhall. substantially completed by Fall/Winter 2021.
DUVALL FIELD RENOVATION RHODE ISLAND AVENUE
Location: 9119 Rhode Island Avenue PROTECTED BIKE LANES
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2021 for design; Location: Rhode Island Avenue between Greenbelt
spring 2022 for start of construction Road and Muskogee Street
Estimated Completion Date: Late Spring 2021 for
Final design for this project kicked off in January design; construction to be determined
2021. Conceptual design alternatives are being
prepared based on a previous visioning process This project is funded for 100% design with
and will be presented to the community this a Bikeways grant from the Maryland State
spring/summer. Park plans will include new Highway Administration (SHA). It includes plans
natural turf and modified engineered soil for for protected bike lanes, upgraded bus stops
playing fields, new field lighting, and active and and intersection improvements. A community
passive recreational amenities. meeting was held on February 8, 2021 to seek
feedback on 50% plans and a presentation to City
COLLEGE PARK WOODS POOL FACILITY Council is scheduled for April 6.
Location: 3545 Marlbrough Way
Estimated Completion Date: Fall/Winter 2021 HOLLYWOOD DOG PARK
Location: 9300 block of 51st Avenue
Community meetings have been held, and project Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2021
designs are completed. Demolition work, site
preparation and grading is completed. Currently The City is constructing a new dog-park on
plans are in permitting for review and expect property adjacent to the City's Davis Hall. The
construction of the building to start in May and project is currently under construction and we
be completed by October, weather permitting. expect completion by June 2021.
21ARE YOU PREPARED?
Weather and other emergencies or disasters sound when there is an imminent hazard
can strike at any time. Regardless of the such as a tornado. Should you hear these
cause, take action to prepare for short-term sirens at a time other than the monthly test
emergencies. Depending on the specific day, you should take shelter immediately
needs of your household (such as children, and seek current news and information by
senior citizens, people with special health tuning into Radio 1640 AM, the local news
needs, animals), you should prepare now to or by visiting www.umpd.umd.edu.
be self-sufficient for a period of 3 to 7 days. • You may register to receive text messages
for emergency alerts and public safety
The following is an overview of general announcements from Prince George's
emergency preparedness procedures that County at Alert Prince George's.
should be followed in case of any type of
emergency: Make sure you, your family or household are
• Remain advised of current conditions: prepared and have plans in place in case of
Follow recommendations from government an emergency.
agencies, utilities, other service providers, • Create a plan - know what to do, who
and the news media. to contact and where to meet during an
• The City staff provide Emergency and emergency. Ready.gov and Prince George's
Continuity of Operations planning for the County Office of Emergency Management
City to ensure response to an emergency have lots of guides and planning kits to
as well as maintenance of City services help you create and develop yours.
should a disaster or emergency strike the • Be prepared at home for short-term
City. Subscribe to the City’s email list and emergencies. Restock your home
follow the City on Facebook and Twitter emergency supply kit with sufficient
for real-time updates. nonperishable food and water, a battery-
• University of Maryland (UM) Early powered radio, flashlight and batteries to
Warning Siren - UMD maintains a system last for 3 to 7 days.
of emergency warning sirens which are
located on the campus but can be heard For more information, including resources,
throughout the City of College Park. The fire safety tips and more, visit www.
system is tested on the first Wednesday collegeparkmd.gov/publicsafety.
of each month at 11:55 a.m. The sirens may
22REUSE & DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
Don't just throw away items in good condition - donate them to be reused! You may be able to take some of these
items to the City's Cleanup Events. More information is available at www.collegeparkmd.gov/recycling#reuse.
Cars & Vehicles Eyeglasses
Cars and other vehicles (boats, motorcycles, RVs) can Eyeglasses can be recycled through the Lions Club
be recycled! Plus they don’t need to be in running Recycle for Sight program at MOMs Organic Market
condition either. For details, please visit the MD Motor and there is a drop off box in the lobby of Davis Hall.
Vehicle Administration’s page at mva.maryland.gov.
Lights
Batteries (single-use & rechargeable) Compact fluorescent lights can be dropped off at
Household batteries can be recycled at MOMs Organic Home Depot, Lowe’s and IKEA. Fluorescent light
Market, and IKEA in College Park. The County's Brown tubes can be brought to Battery Plus in Laurel or to
Station Landfill Hazardous Waste Facility also accepts the Prince George’s County Brown Station Landfill
single-use batteries to recycle. Hazardous Waste Facility.
Car Batteries Medicine (unused or expired)
Some auto-parts stores will provide free recycling Bring all unused, expired or unwanted medicines
when you buy a replacement battery. Car batteries to the College Park State Police Barrack Q at 10100
can also be recycled at the Prince George’s County Rhode Island Avenue in College Park (301.345.3101).
Brown Station Landfill Hazardous Waste Facility. UMD Police Department has occasional medicine
drop off dates; more information at umpd.umd.edu.
Books (in good condition)
County Libraries have a drop off collection box at Metal Clothes Hangers
most branches. Various charities will also accept These can be dropped off at ZIPS Dry Cleaners.
books (paperback and hardcover) in good condition.
Pet Food & Supplies
Clothing & Household Goods Canned or dry pet food, and pet gear (carriers, crates,
Clothing, bedding and linens, kitchenware, small toys, towels, leashes, etc.) in good condition may
appliances, bicycles, books, toys, furniture and more be taken to Davis Hall for use by the City’s Animal
can be donated and later reused. Planet Aid bins are Control.
located throughout the City.
Plastic Bags
Construction & Building Materials Clean and dry plastic grocery bags, plastic wrap,
Lumber and trim, bricks, masonry materials, cabinets, bubble wrap and dry cleaning bags can be taken to
doors, tiles, tools, hardware and more can be taken local grocery stores for recycling.
to Community Forklift and Habitat for Humanity
ReStore. Printer Ink Cartridges
Inkjet printers and toner cartridges can be taken to
Electronics Best Buy, MOMs Organic Market, Staples and Target
Please see page 24 for more information on for recycling.
electronics recycling and available recycling locations.
Styrofoam & Packaging
Latex Paint Packaging materials including Styrofoam peanuts
Use when painting a garage, dog house or use as and bubble wrap can be taken to UPS stores. Block
a primer coat for another painting project. Donate Styrofoam from packaging or coolers are accepted
excess paint to a school, theater group or non-profit at Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers - they have
agency; or call Yuck Paint. a large bin for drop offs.
23ITEMS AVAILABLE
FOR PURCHASE
The following items are are available to purchase and
pick up at the City's Department of Public Works Monday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Davis Hall
(9217 51st Avenue). For more information call 301-487-
3590 or email publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov.
YARD WASTE CARTS
$25.00 (RESIDENTS ONLY)
The beige yard waste cart can be used for either "soft yard
waste" or "woody yard waste." The two products are collected
on separate days and processed into different products.
This sturdy cart has wheels and a lift-bar for easy collection.
Using the yard waste cart can save time and money - single
use paper lawn bags become expensive over time and can
tear or fall apart when wet.
RAIN BARRELS
$72.00
Rain barrels are a great way to keep runoff from leaving your
home. Outdoor watering accounts for a large percentage
of water consumption. By having a rain barrel and storing
rainfall, you'll have water for outdoor irrigation. Size is 50
gallon. Once installed, Prince George's County residents can
apply for a Rain Check Rebate , off-setting most of the cost!
Rain barrels come with lid, overflow cap, pre-installed screen
and ring, flex overflow hose, ball valve - spigot, re-usable
zip ties, hose clamp and rubber washer. Diverter kit is not
included.
BACK YARD COMPOST BIN
$20.00 CITY RESIDENTS / $40.00 NON-RESIDENTS.
Composting is a great way to dispose of your household
food waste and yard waste diverting them from the landfill.
Size: 33" high x 31" wide, large capacity - 11 cubic feet with
convenient 12"x16" offset, front access door.
GAT MOSQUITO TRAPS
$50.000
Tired of being bit by mosquitoes in your yard? The City has a
limited number of GAT Mosquito traps available to residents
for $50.00. These traps are designed to attract and capture
mosquitoes without harming birds and bees. They are used
successfully throughout neighboring University Park . They
work best if they are deployed two per yard.
24SPRING CLEANUP SATURDAYS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SPRING CLEANUP SATURDAYS
April 10 and 24 | 7:30 a.m. to noon | 9217 51st Avenue | City Residency Required
The City's Department of Public Works will be open two Saturdays in April for City residents to drop-off
bulky trash, white goods, electronics for recycling, brush, and yard trim. You must bring proof of City
residency in order to participate (except to purchase compost or wood mulch).
FREE SMARTLEAF® COMPOST
During the cleanup events, City residents may pick up 1 cubic yard of Smartleaf® screened
compost for free. Limit 1 cubic yard per resident; proof of residency required. Bring an open bed
truck or your own containers and shovels to pickup.
• Eligible electronics for recycling include: • Household batteries for recycling. This
TVs, computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, includes rechargeable batteries such as Li-
speakers, VCRs, CDs, DVD and MP3 players, Ion, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Ni-Zn; Single-use alkaline
phones, printers, scanners, fax machines, batteries such as AA, AAA, 9V, C, D, button
radios, stereos, electric tools, games/game cell, and lithium primary. No damaged
systems, microwaves and cords/cables. batteries or automotive batteries can be
accepted. Limit 12 batteries.
• Not Accepted for Drop-Off bricks, concrete,
rock, hazardous materials such as shingles, • Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes – must
propane tanks, car batteries, paint, etc. be intact. Includes U-shaped or circular
fluorescent lamps, High Intensity Discharge
• Wood mulch and SMARTLEAF® compost will
(HID) lamps, Ultraviolet (UV) lamps,
be available for anyone to purchase. For more
Incandescent Bulbs, Halogen or Compact
information about the products, see page 28.
Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s). Limit 2 tubes, and
• Block Styrofoam for recycling (coolers and 4 bulbs.
large blocks of packing material). No packing
peanuts, cups or plates.
PAINT RECYCLING - ONE DAY ONLY!
April 10 | 8:00 a.m. to noon | $5 per paint can
A representative of Yuck Old Paint will be on hand to collect oil based and latex paint; $5 per can
(quart, 1-gallon or 5-gallon), paint must be in original containers. Spray paint is not accepted.
25CONTROLLING MOSQUITOES
From late May/early June through September, the landing rate counts, (they may also request
City cooperates with the Maryland Department of access to your property to place a trap for their
Agriculture (MDA) to identify and control mosquito survey). If mosquito count thresholds are met,
populations with spraying and larvaciding. they may make a control spray application in the
neighborhood but please be aware that they do
The program consists of: not spray individual properties.
• LARVICIDING STANDING WATER: Treatments
are made monthly by MDA personnel to known MDA MOSQUITO REQUESTS
areas of standing water to control mosquito MDA has initiated a mosquito complaint procedure;
larva that will prevent development into adult go to the following link and provide your information
mosquitoes. http://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/
TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=740Kl54#.
• SPRAYING TO CONTROL ADULT MOSQUITOES:
MDA has designated Wednesday night for adult SAFETY INFORMATION FROM MD
mosquito spraying in the City (when thresholds Information about safety concerns from MDA
are met). Spraying will only begin after dark spraying can be found at www.collegeparkmd.
and may continue until midnight or later. If gov/pets#mosquito.
you see a truck in your community spraying
during the day, please note that it is not from REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM ADULT
the State of Maryland. As a precaution, MDA MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES
advises residents to bring in pets, stay inside Residents can request exclusion from the adult
their homes and close their windows while the spray program by completing an exemption form
spray truck is in the vicinity. Please remain in which is on our website at www.collegeparkmd.
your home for at least 30 minutes after the gov/pets#mosquito and returning it to:
truck has left. If there are people outside when Program Supervisor, Mosquito Control Section
the truck passes by, MDA will not spray and 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
will not return that night. Spray applications Annapolis, MD 21401
are made by truck-mounted ultra-low volume
(ULV) sprayers. The spray schedule shifts. The FOR MORE INFORMATION
frequency will be determined by surveillance Visit the MDA's Mosquito Control website
data collected and complaints received. This (https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/
means that your neighborhood may or may not mosquito_control.aspx) for more details about
be sprayed each week. the program, including their policy, insecticides
used, product labels and material safety data
In order for MDA personnel to spray, MDA will sheets (MSDS), and more.
first survey the area of concern using traps and
26CITY OF COLLEGE PARK
T RE E
PR OG RAMS
HELP
INCREASE THE
TREE CANOPY
Trees provide many benefits
including reduced cooling and
heating costs, interception of
rainwater, increased
property values and
improved air
quality.
REQUESTS FOR STREET TREES
This program provides street tree
planting in the City’s right-of-way areas
TREE CANOPY ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM (TCEP)
City property owners can apply for
reimbursement of up to $150.00 annually for
approved tree(s) planted on their residential lot.
For more information
and the application:
www.collegeparkmd.gov/trees
Questions?
Call 240.487.3590
Email horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov.
27RECYCLE RECYCLING TIPS & FAQS
Recycling is a great way to reuse materials and
RIGHT IN THE CITY OF help our environment. Follow these tips to make
sure your recycling is collected and does not
COLLEGE PARK contaminate an entire load of recycling causing it
all to go to the landfill!
NEVER Place recycling • Make sure to clean and rinse out your food
put recyclables at the curb by
in plastic bags containers – too much food contamination or
7:00 a.m.
food scraps can contaminate the entire load of
recycling. If that pizza box is looking a bit too
YES!
greasy, then it’s best to throw it out.
• Caps, lids, tabs, and labels can be left on or
These removed.
can go • Place recyclables loosely in your recycling cart.
in your GLASS
CANS & JARS, • Plastic bags from most local stores cannot be
cart/ ALUMINUM FOIL BOTTLES & LIDS
bin CLEANED RINSED accepted in the curbside recycling program
as they get caught and damage the recycling
facility. However, these shopping bags can be
recycled at grocery stores. Your recycling will
PLASTIC
not be accepted if plastic shopping bags are
BOTTLES & found in your carts.
CONTAINERS
MIXED PAPER CARDBOARD RINSED
LEAVE CAPS ON
Want to recycle your electronics?
MAKE SURE THESE ITEMS ARE EMPTY, CLEAN AND DRY Residents have three options:
• Call or email the Department of Public Works
NO! to schedule a special pickup. There is now a
$20 fee for all televisions and monitors we pick
up. City residents (with ID) can drop off up
Throw
these to three electronics for free at the electronics
in the PLASTIC BAGS, BROKEN GLASS, drop off location at the Department of Public
trash FILM OR WRAP LIGHT BULBS
OR RECYCLE AT A
GROCERY STORE OR MIRRORS Works.
• During Fall and Spring cleanup Saturdays
residents may drop off for no extra fee at the
Department of Public Works. Proof of City
residency is required.
GASOLINE, OIL,
PESTICIDE OR • Free year-round drop off at the Brown Station
HAZARDOUS CLOTHES STYROFOAM &
HANGERS POLYSTYRENE
Landfill in Upper Marlboro
CONTAINERS
• Local stores including the Amazon locker
WE WILL NOT EMPTY RECYCLING CARTS WITH THESE MATERIALS INSIDE
facility and Best Buy; contact stores for details.
For a Complete List of Do’s & Don’ts, visit: Why didn’t they collect my recycling?
COLLEGEPARKMD.GOV/RECYCLING There are several reasons, but it’s usually because
the cart is contaminated with plastic bags, trash,
food, or Styrofoam. The crew will leave a door
hanger indicating the problem; if you correct the
problem, we will collect it the following week.
Can I recycle used motor oil?
There is a designated receptacle at the Department
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS of Public Works for used motor oil only. A maximum
240.487.3590 publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov of five gallons can be disposed of.
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