Howard County collects trash once a week, between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., for households that pay the yearly Trash and Recycling Service fee. Up to four cans, bags, or bundles are collected each week.
The Bureau of Environmental Services provides weekly curbside trash collection to residences that pay the annual trash-and-recycling fee on their property tax bill. Collection runs once a week between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., and pickup time can vary day to day. Up to four cans, bags, or bundles are taken each week, with each item under 40 pounds. Recycling and food-scrap collection are also weekly. Bundled items may not exceed 4 feet in length or 18 inches in diameter. Residents should check the county curbside guide for their specific collection day.
Excess or overweight material may be left uncollected. Waste that spills and attracts vermin can be cited as a health nuisance under Howard County Code Sec. 12.110.
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