OVERVIEW

The City of College Park’s Department of Public Works is the City’s largest department in terms of both staffing and responsibilities. The department is responsible for solid waste collection (refuse, recycling, special collections, leaf and grass collections, litter and graffiti control, and compost yard operations) street management and parking lots division (street cleaning, signage, street maintenance, snow and ice control), building and grounds division (building maintenance, recreational facilities maintenance, turf and R-O-W maintenance, tree and landscape maintenance, and fleet services.

WINTER WEATHER EMERGENCIES

Not sure what happens when it snows in College Park? Click here for all our snow and winter weather related information.

To see the status of the City's snow plows, click here.

NEW BULK TRASH CHANGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021

For a single-family, owner-occupied residence:

Up to four (4) bulky refuse collections per fiscal year, with a maximum total of 20 bulky refuse items per fiscal year, will be free of charge to the resident.

For a single-family rental property that pays for City trash services:

Up to four (4) bulky refuse collections per fiscal year, with a maximum total of 29 bulky refuse items per fiscal year, will be free of charge.

For quantities and/or frequency more than stated above, a $20 collection fee per item over the allowable number of items will be imposed. A waiver may be available for major extenuating circumstances on a limited basis.

All bulky refuse collections must be scheduled in advance and the caller must identify the quantity and type of items when scheduling a collection.

Bulky refuse items must be set out neatly and separated by type. Department of Public Works staff will provide guidance when you make your appointment. Call 240-487-3590 or email publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov

Program

In January 2020, the Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 20-O-01 which made changes to the collection of Special Trash. It prohibits the placement of materials at properties that did not generate the materials; sets fees for collection and fees for Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste receptacles; and sets penalties for violations. For more information, click here.

Bulk Trash Cost Comparisons (Pay As You Throw) and Local Jurisdictions Bulk Trash Rules Presentation

From the September 2019 Presentation to Mayor and Council. Click here to read it.

Bulk Refuse Collection Presentation

Presented on February 29, 2019 at the Mayor and Council meeting, this presentation has information about correct and incorrect bulk trash collections and the proposed changes. To see the presentation, click here.

Solid Waste Collection Study

Click here to read the January 2, 2019 Solid Waste Collection Study by SCCS Engineers.

Electronics Drop-Off Location

City of College Park residents can bring electronics for recycling to a drop off box near the entrance of the front doors to Davis Hall. Must have a valid College Park ID. No more than 3 items to be disposed of.

Acceptable: TVs, monitors, mouse pointers, keyboards, microwaves, gaming systems, computers, hard drives, cell phones, printers, laptops, surge protectors, copiers, fax machines, telephone systems, cable, circuit boards, and toner cartridges.

Unacceptable: Light bulbs (CFL or Tubes) or batteries of any kind.

SPRING Dates - APRIL 1, 15*, 29, & MAY 13, 2023

7:30 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON

Department of Public Works, 9217 51st Avenue, College Park, MD 20740.

SHREDDING WILL BE HELD IS ON APRIL 15 FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON; MUST SHOW PROOF OF CITY RESIDENCY.

The City of College Park Public Works facility will be open some Saturday mornings in the Spring and Fall 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 to participate.

Bulk trash brought to DPW on cleanup days does not count toward bulk trash limits, nor are any fees applied for appliances, televisions, or monitors. There is a $4 fee for all tires.

PUBLIC WORKS DOES NOT ACCEPT: Brick, concrete, rock, propane tanks, hazardous materials such automotive batteries, ammunition, automotive fluids/fuels, cleaning agents, cooking oil, mercury, insecticide/herbicide, fertilizer, oil-based paints, pool chemicals, photographic chemicals, roof shingles, smoke detectors, solvents, sealants, varnishes and stains.

Wood mulch and SMARTLEAF® screened compost will also be available, you don’t need to be a resident in order to purchase.

DURING CLEANUP EVENTS, THE FOLLOWING WILL BE COLLECTED:

Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes (small quantities) – must be intact. Includes LED lamps,
U-shaped or circular fluorescent lamps, High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, Ultra Violet (UV) lamps, Incandescent Bulbs, Halogen or Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s).

Household batteries for recycling (small quantities). 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; no automotive batteries.

Block Styrofoam for recycling (coolers and large blocks of packing material).

Eco Shred offers a monthly community shred event on the last Saturday of EVERY month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 5600 Columbia Park Road, Cheverly, MD 20785. Cost is $10.00 per vehicle, 20 box maximum, and paper is shredded on-site. 301-386-3010.