Notice:
Compost & Leaf Pile Has Been Relocated
The compost and leaf pile are now located in a new place
at the landfill on Oakland Sang Run Road.
To drop off leaves or pick up compost materials, please
use the drive provided which is clearly marked with a
“Leaves” sign. Do not park in the parking lot and carry
leaves to the pile or attempt to load compost from this
area.
Hypodermic Syringe Disposal:
Dispose of syringes
properly. Please put them in a puncture-resistant
container with a screw-on top (i.e., launder detergent
jug). Mark container “sharps,” “syringes,” or
“needles.” Proper disposal of syringes will make it
safe for anyone who handles your trash. For more
information, please call 301 387 0322.
Announcement:
Our Town Theatre - Will Begin Accepting Water
Base or Latex Paint (ONLY). Paint Must Be in Good Shape
- New. No Rusty Cans.
Announcement: Acceptance of Bids for Recyclable
Materials
Garrett County Solid Waste and Recycling will be
accepting bids for the purchase of recycled materials by
a deadline date of the seventh (7th) of each
month, 4:00 p.m. (local time). If bids are not received
by the seventh (7th) of each month, 4:00 p.m.
(local time), bids will not be considered. If the
seventh (7th) of the month is on a Saturday,
Sunday or holiday, bids will be accepted no later than
the next business day.
Recycling Rate for 2010
Deadline for 2011 Recycling Reports is March 16, 2012
With the continued support of Garrett County
residents and businesses, the Garrett County Department of Solid Waste &
Recycling is proud to announce a recycling rate of 45.17% for 2010. Our
Department applauds these efforts!
The Maryland Recycling Act (MRA) states that each of
Maryland’s jurisdictions develop and implement
recycling programs and report the amount and types of materials recycled
annually. Populations with less than 150,000 are required to recycle
15% of their waste.
It is now time for Garrett County businesses to
report their annual recycling efforts to our office for 2011. All
materials being recycled within the county or outside of the county and
state are eligible and count towards our MRA rate. The 2011 recycling
report forms are being mailed out now; the completed reports are due on
March 16, 2012. (If you are not on the mailing list, please contact the
office or download a form at
www.garrettcounty.org).
Examples of not-often-thought-of recycled materials
are landscaping debris (grass clippings, leaves, brush and branches and
mixed yard waste); carpet or cloth remnants; newspapers or catalogs sent
back to manufacturers; wood waste to mulch/compost (i.e.,
canes/crutches; pallets, crates, barrels, wood furniture, wood shavings
and sawdust); oil filters; all mixed paper; toner cartridges;
camera/film canisters; and all plastics. Common recyclables include
aluminum cans, newspapers, cardboard, magazines, office paper; glass
bottles and jars; electronics and mixed metal.
All over Garrett County, businesses have noticed the
benefits of recycling by enjoying a reduction in their monthly disposal
fees. If you are not recycling at this time, but are interested in
receiving information on how you can save money and help preserve the
natural resources in Garrett County, please contact our office
immediately at 301 387 0322 or
kmadigan@garrettcounty.org.
Remember: All Garrett County residents and
businesses may use the refuse & recycling sites free-of-charge to
recycle their materials. A current refuse sticker is NOT required
What to Recycle and Where
WHAT
YES
NO
WHERE
NEWSPAPER
& PHONE BOOKS
Keep clean & dry. Leave loose. Remove covers.
Bulk mail, plastic or paper bags, magazines, glossy inserts,
or twine.
