Trash collection is a critical service that keeps our communities clean, safe, and environmentally responsible. For Howard County residents, understanding the holiday trash pick up schedule is essential to ensure continuous and reliable waste management throughout the year. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate trash collection during holidays and special circumstances.
References:
- Howard County Holiday/Inclement Weather Trash & Recycling Schedule
- Howard County 2025 Holiday Slide Schedule
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Howard County
Howard County’s Bureau of Environmental Services provides a systematic approach to maintaining trash collection services during holidays and inclement weather. Understanding the holiday slide schedule is crucial for residents to plan their waste disposal effectively.
Residential Trash Collection
During holidays, trash collection follows a specific “slide” schedule. This means that if your regular collection day falls on a holiday, your pickup will be moved to the next available day. For example:
- New Year’s Day: Collection slides one day later
- Memorial Day: Monday collections move to Tuesday
- Independence Day: Friday collections slide to Saturday
- Labor Day: Monday collections move to Tuesday
- Thanksgiving: Thursday collections move to Friday
- Christmas Day: Thursday collections slide to Friday
Recycling Services
The holiday slide schedule applies equally to recycling services. Residents should be prepared for potential one-day delays during holiday weeks.
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The holiday schedule also impacts bulk and large item collections. Always check the official Howard County website or contact local services to confirm specific pickup dates during holiday weeks.
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard trim and food scrap collections follow the same holiday slide schedule as regular trash and recycling services.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Important holiday collection changes for 2025 include:
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New Year’s Day (January 1, 2025):
- Wednesday collections slide to Thursday
- Thursday collections slide to Friday
- Friday collections slide to Saturday
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Memorial Day (May 26, 2025):
- Monday collections slide to Tuesday
- Tuesday collections slide to Wednesday
- Wednesday collections slide to Thursday
- Thursday collections slide to Friday
- Friday collections slide to Saturday
Similar slide schedules apply to Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
How to Find or Request Services
To stay informed about trash pick up schedules:
- Visit the Howard County Recycles website
- Sign up for email newsletters
- Follow county social media pages
- Call the Bureau of Environmental Services at 410-313-6444
Important Reminders
- All items must be out by 6 a.m. on the day of collection
- The county prioritizes resident and crew safety during inclement weather
- Collection decisions are typically made by 5:30 a.m. during potential service disruptions
Understanding Howard County’s holiday trash pick up schedule helps residents maintain a clean and efficient waste management system. Stay informed, plan ahead, and be flexible during holiday weeks to ensure smooth trash collection.
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/bureau-environmental-services/holidayinclement-weather-trash-recycling-schedule
Check your collection day. Contact us new year holiday on calendar. Holiday Slide Schedule. Remember! All items must be out by 6 am on the day of collection.
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/bureau-environmental-services/resource/holiday-slide-schedule-calendar
Trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collections scheduled on or after an affected holiday “slide” will be made one day later that week.