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.
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.
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.