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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.


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Robert Marsili, Director
Brenda Alexander, Assistant Director
Frank Pacifico, Assistant Director

240.487.3590
publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov

Department of Public Works
9217 51st Ave

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Christmas Holiday

All City offices are closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in observance of the Christmas holiday.  Trash and Recycling will be delayed 2 days this week and no special collections will occur. 

New Year's Day Holiday

All City offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for the New Year's Day Holiday.  Trash and Recycling will be collected Monday as usual. Tuesdays' collection will occur on Wednesday, and Wednesdays' collection will occur on Thursday. Friday will be the only day for special collections.

  1. Feb 18

  2. All City Facilities Closed - President's Day

    Refuse & Recycling Collection for this week will be shifted forward one day
  1. Mar 14

  2. MML DPW Committee Quarterly Meeting

  1. Apr 6

  2. Spring Clean-up Event at Public Works

    Saturday Clean-up Event at the Department of Public Works. In addition, there will be a location for...
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Tree City USA

treecityThe Department of Public Works landscape crew plant and maintain flower beds at various locations throughout the City, including City buildings and recreational facilities, City entrance signs, community entrances, roadway medians and rights-of-way. These seasonal plantings have earned the City designation as "Tree City USA" and "Plant City". Ongoing services and coordination with the Committee for a Better Environment (CBE), the Tree & Landscape Board, and the Veterans Memorial Committee ensures community involvement with City beautification projects.

Request for Street Trees

The City of College Park has a program that provides for street tree planting in the City of College Park right-of-way area, which includes the grass strip between the curb and sidewalk. College Park residents interested in requesting a tree can contact the Department or email the City Horticulturist. The location will be inspected to determine if it is suitable. 

Planning for tree planting is an ongoing activity.

Electric Line Clearance

PEPCO maintains clearance around their power distribution lines to maintain service reliability. Contractors develop a scope of work for City trees and for trees on private property. No tree work will begin until after the planned work is agreed upon by the City, private tree owners and PEPCO. If trees on your private property will be impacted, you will be contacted by the planner. 

For further information, contact the Department.

Cleanup Events

The Public Works Department is open four Saturdays in April from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and two Saturdays in October for City residents to drop off refuse and recycling. This is the only time residents may bring items to Public Works for disposal (other than used motor oil). The following items will be accepted:

  • Bulk trash
  • Yard waste
  • Brush, branches, and stumps
  • Electronics
  • Scrap metal
  • Block Styrofoam
  • Community Forklift donations
  • GreenDrop donations (benefiting Military Order of the Purple Heart, the National Federation of the Blind, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia)

Residents are allowed 1 free disposal of the following per year: A/C units, heat pumps, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, and freezers. There is a $35 fee for additional units.   There is a $4 charge for each tire.  Household hazardous waste (including shingles and propane tanks) will NOT be accepted.

Proof of City residency is required.  Anyone can buy mulch or compost.

Printable 2019 Holiday refuse collection Calendar

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