Environmental Services

Watershed Implementation Meeting

Lauren Palmieri — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:36:44 GMT

· County’s Watershed Implementation Plan meeting on October 6, 2011 at 7 pm at Howard Community College to discuss options for restoring the Chesapeake Bay and meeting our local allowable Total Maximum Daily Load. Contact Howard Saltzman at hsaltzman@howardcountymd.gov for

The Big Waste

Alicia Moore — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:08:03 GMT

Americans trash a lot of usable food. The Big Waste takes a look at how much food goes to waste and challenges Food Network chefs to utilize those “undesirable” (but still good) scraps. It's a real eye-opener! Can we all learn a little bit about reducing waste in our own kitchens?

Shredded Paper

Alicia Moore — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:34:51 GMT

Many of us have personal shredders and might get a little shred happy to err on the side of caution. But...that's not always the best way. Click for more

Recycling Processor Tour

Alicia Moore — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:08:20 GMT

Upcoming dates for tours!

Recycling and Trash News and Upcoming Events

Alicia Moore — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:33:50 GMT

Details of the Holiday slide schedule, shredding events, compost demonstrations and more.

Recycle holiday lights!

Alicia Moore — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:30:23 GMT

Recycle used or broken holiday lights and save! Through November 13, 2011, take your broken or used holiday lights to Home Depot for recycling and you will receive a coupon to purchase new lights. Visit www.HomeDepot.com for more. (Howard County does not endorse vendors or services.)

Plastic Foam Recycling at ARL!

Alicia Moore — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:55:06 GMT

Recycle Polystyrene Foam at ARL!

March 2013 updates!

Alicia Moore — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:24:30 GMT

March 2013 news

Lost power and cleaning out the fridge?

Alicia Moore — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:55:28 GMT

Jump start your compost pile. Click for more...

Labor Day Schedule

Alicia Moore — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:12:15 GMT

No curbside collection on Monday, September 3, 2012. All trash, recycling and yard trim collections will slide one day. If your collection day is Your collection day this week is Monday moved to Tuesday, September 4th Tuesday

Independence Day Schedule

Alicia Moore — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:44:47 GMT

No collection on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

Holiday Schedule

Alicia Moore — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:15:47 GMT

Click for details about the alternate holiday schedule for trash, recycling, & yard trim collection and the Alpha Ridge Landfill.

Holiday Light Recycling

Alicia Moore — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:58:45 GMT

Recycle old, broken holiday lights at My Organic Market (MOMs) through January 31st and receive a 25% off coupon to HolidayLEDs.com. Or, send them to Christmas Light Source for recycling.

Candy wrappers

Lauren Palmieri — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:47:40 GMT

Happy Halloween and here's to the loads of candy that comes with it. Did you know that all of those candy wrappers should not be recycled? Please place all of your chip bags and wrappers in the trash.

ARL Extra Hours

Alicia Moore — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:17:21 GMT

The Landfill will be open from 7am to 6pm on Thursday, July 5 Friday, July 6 & Saturday, July 7.