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 STARTING JULY 1, 2021

For a single-family, owner-occupied residence:

Up to four (4) bulky refuse collections per calendar year, with a maximum total of 20 bulky refuse items, 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 calendar year, with a maximum total of 29 bulky refuse items, 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 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.

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.

Bulk TrashCost 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.

Cleanup Day and Shredding Event

April 2, 2022

7:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon (SHREDDING 8:00 A.M. TO NOON)

LOCATION: Department of Public Works, 9217 51st Avenue, College Park, MD 20740.
Only College Park residents with proof of City residency will be permitted.

The City's Department of Public Works usually has Spring and Fall Cleanup Saturdays. During our Cleanup Saturdays, City residents can drop-off bulky trash, white goods, electronics recycling, brush, and yard trim. You must bring proof of City residency in order to participate (except to purchase compost or wood mulch).

Not Accepted : bricks, concrete, rock, hazardous materials, shingles, propane tanks, car batteries, paint, light bulbs and tubes, etc.

Wood mulch and SMARTLEAF® compost will be available for anyone to purchase.

Once a year we contract with Eco Shred for paper shredding. 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.