ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Government offices, animal shelter, 50+ centers, Alpha Ridge Landfill, and Maryland courts will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. As there will be no Friday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim, or food scrap collection on the 4th, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week with Friday collection sliding to Saturday, July 5th.
While County parks, the Roger Carter Community Center (will close early at 5:00 p.m.), Meadowbrook Athletic Complex (for planned programs only), and Adventure Shack and boat rentals at Centennial Park (from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) will be open on July 4th, the Department of Recreation & Parks’ Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, Gary J. Arthur and North Laurel Community Centers, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall, Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, Robinson Nature Center, and County historic sites will be closed.
As we gather this holiday with our family, friends and neighbors to celebrate America’s birthday and all that our great nation stands for – liberty, freedom and fairness, let us unite as a community as we remember the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought for our independence so we can each strive to achieve our American dream. This July 4th, I encourage everyone to celebrate safely and to leave the big firework displays to the professionals by joining us Friday at Downtown Columbia Lakefront for our annual July 4th Fireworks celebration.
The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) will operate on a “Sunday” schedule on the 4th. For more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com. All parking regulations and fees will not be enforced on the 4th.
The 9-1-1 Center, Police and Fire departments remain staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For emergencies, call 9-1-1; for non-emergencies, please call 410-313-2200.
County operations will resume on Monday, July 7th, at regular business hours.
Closed Friday, July 4th
- County Government Offices
- Animal Shelter
- 50+ Centers
- Alpha Ridge Landfill
- Maryland Courts
- No Friday curbside collection; holiday slide in effect for the remainder of the week
- Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms
- Gary J. Arthur and North Laurel Community Centers
- Kiwanis-Wallas Hall
- Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
- Robinson Nature Center
- County historic sites
- Parking regulations and fees will not be enforced
Open Friday, July 4th
- County parks
- Roger Carter Community Carter (to close at 5:00 p.m.)
- Meadowbrook Athletic Complex (open for scheduled programs only)
- The Adventure Shack and boat rentals at Centennial Park (open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- RTA “Sunday” schedule